Trauma Flashcards

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Compartment syndrome

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Compression of nerves, blood vessels, and muscles inside a closed space within the body

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2
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Hemorrhagic shock

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Condition of reduced tissue perfusion, resulting in the inadequate delivery of oxygen and nutrients that are necessary for cellular

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3
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NEXIS

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Rules to guide the use of cervical spine radiography in patient with trauma

  1. ) midline cervical tenderness
  2. ) focal neuro deficits
  3. ) altered level of consciousness
  4. ) intoxication
  5. ) distracting injury
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4
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Rhabdomyolysis

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Breakdown of muscle fibers that lead to the release of muscle fiber contents (myoglobin) into the bloodstream

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5
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ABG

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Arterial blood gas

Usually performed at the radial artery to determine the pH of blood, partial pressure of CO2 and O2, and bicarbonate level

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6
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Ambulatory

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Able to move about

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7
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C-Collar

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Orthopedic equipment used to support the cervical portion of a patients spinal cord

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8
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Chest tube

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Plastic tube inserted through the side of the chest into the pleural space; used to remove air (pneumothorax) or fluid (pleural effusion, blood, chyle) or pus from the intrathoracic space

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9
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ET Tube

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Endotracheal tube (intubation)

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10
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Pulses

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Tactile arterial palpation of the heartbeat

Measures 1+ to 4+ with 2+ being normal

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VBG

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Venous blood gas

Determine O2 and CO2 levels in the venous blood

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12
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ACLS

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Advanced cardiac life support

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Transcutaneous pacing (external pacing)

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Temp means of pacing a patients heart by placing pads on the chest giving pulses of electrics current

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14
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Transveous pacing

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Threading a pacing electrode through a vein into the right atrium, right ventricle, or both

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15
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Arterial line (art line or a line)

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Thin catheter inserted into an artery to monitor real time blood pressure

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16
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Central line (central venous catheter)

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Catheter placed into a large vein in the neck (int. Or ex. Jugular vein), Chest (subclavian) or groin (femoral)

Use single, double, or triple lumen catheter

17
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Intubation

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Placement of a flexible plastic tube into the trachea (windpipe) to maintain an open airway to facilitate ventilation

18
Q

Laryngoscope

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Viewing instrument for tracheal intubations: Macintosh blade or Miller blade

19
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Glidescope

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Viewing instrument for tracheal intubations using a video monitor

20
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ACLS drugs

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Epinephrine 
Amiodarone
Atropine
Bicarbonate 
Vasopressin