Trauma Flashcards
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indication of head inj
increasing bl pressure, decreasing HR, unequal pupils
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indication of spinal injury (low cervical/high thoracic):
diaphragmatic breathing
use what kind of move for a MVC patient with probably spinal injs:
emergency move
rapid extraction technique
an emerg move would mean using a blanket/drag situation, and poses a risk to the spine.
use the rapid extraction procedure
open soft tissues:
avulsion
Unresp drowning victim treatment:
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CPR at 30:2 while assistant dries the ptnt
if u are first unit on scene for multiple casualty incident:
formally establish command after assessment unit safety
term for diving injuries due to changes in pressure. hint, NOT ‘the bends’:
barotrauma
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immobilize pelvic ring fracture with signs of shock;
pneumatic anti shock garment (PSAG) as it will also help with hemorrhage
apply manual stablilization of an unresp trauma patient when in the process:
after assessing patients mental status