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trauma Flashcards

1
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DCAP-BLS-TIC

A

deformities
contusions
abrasions, avulsion, amputations
punctures/penetrations
burns
lacerations
swelling
tenderness
instability
crepitus

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2
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shock

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inadequate blood flow to tissue and organs

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3
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cardiogenic shock

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impairment of heart function

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4
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psychogenic shock

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temporary vascular dilation resulting in syncope

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5
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neurogenic shock

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spinal cord injury resulting in vascular dilation

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6
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septic shock

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infection causing vessel permeability

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7
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anaphylactic shock

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extreme allergic reaction

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hypovolemic shock

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inadequate amount of fluid in circulatory system

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9
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signs and symptoms of shock

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tachycardia
tachypnea
hypotension
cool, diaphoretic, pale skin

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10
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treatment for shock

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treat cause if possible
maintain body temp
high flow oxy
tredenlenburg position

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11
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contraindication to tredenlenburg position

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suspected head injury or pulmonary edema

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12
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capillary bleed

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blood oozes out like paper cut

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13
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venous bleed

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steady flow of blood

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14
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arterial bleed

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spurting or gushing blood

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15
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hemorrhage control

A

direct pressure
elevation
pressure points
tourniquet

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16
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treatment for wounds

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stop bleeding
cold pack if closed wound
splint major contusions

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17
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treatment for nosebleeds

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pinch nostril and tilt head forward

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18
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treatment for eye injuries

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dry gauze pad over entire eye lying supine

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19
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chest and back wounds

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air or blood build up causing a collapsed lung

20
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dressing for open chest wound

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occlusive dressing, airtight material, gauze with petroleum jelly

21
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treatment for open chest wound

A

lung sounds
high flow oxy
burping the dressing if necessary

22
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evisceration

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intestines are protruding

23
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dressing for open abdominal wounds

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wet sterile dressing

24
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treatment for genital wounds

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dry sterile dressing

25
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treatment for extremity wounds

A

dry sterile dressing
elevate injuring area
splint if time

26
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treatment for gunshot wounds

A

open airway/adequate ventilation
control bleeding
treat for symptoms of shock

27
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superficial burns

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first degree, reddened and painful skin

28
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partial thickness burns

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second degree, blistering + fluid loss + moderate to severe pain

29
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full thickness burns

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third degree, pain is absent due to nerve damage, susceptible to shock/infection

30
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rule of nines

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method for determining what % of the body has been burned

31
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thermal burns

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caused by heat

32
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thermal burn treatment

A

clean with cool water
dry sterile dressing
dont break blisters

33
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respiratory burns

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burn to any part of airway, admin high flow oxy

34
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chemical burns treatment

A

brush away dry chemical
flush with water for 10 mins
dry sterile dressing

35
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electrical burns

A

electrical current enters body at one point, making contact with tissues and organs

36
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fractures

A

broken bone, open or closed

37
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dislocations

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disruption that tears the supporting ligaments of the joint

38
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sprain

A

excessive stretching of supporting ligaments

39
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strain

A

stretching or tearing of a muscle

40
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PMS

A

pulse
motor
sensory

41
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treatment for limb injuries

A

control bleeding if needed
dry sterile dressing
cold pack
splint

42
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advantages of splinting

A

prevent movement
helps control bleeding
decreases chance of more damage

43
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treatment of head injuries

A

hold c-spine + c-collar
maintain airway using jaw thrust
control bleeding
support breathing
monitor circulation
halo test if needed

44
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treatment of facial injuries

A

c-spine
maintain airway using jaw thrust
control bleeding : dry sterile
monitor circulation
support breathing

45
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treatment of spinal injuries

A

c-spine stabilization
maintain airway using jaw thrust
admin oxy
monitor circulation
PMS

46
Q

flail chest

A

3 or more ribs, broken in 2 places, 1 side of chest

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