Trauma equipment Flashcards
When using a pelvic binder what colour should be facing the floor?
Yellow
What landmark are we looking for when applying a pelvic binder?
Greater trochanter
What ways can you apply the pelvic binder?
- Shimmy it up the patient through the hollows
- Roll the patient
What is celox used for?
Packing a wound to stem the bleeding. Catastrophic Haemorrhage
What is the russel chest seal used for?
- Used to cover penetrating chest wounds
- valve mechanism allows air to escape from the pleural cavity without being drawn back in
Where can you not use the russel chest seal?
Abdomen
If a patient has a wound to the leg that is a catastrophic haemorrhage what equipment can we use?
Pressure
CAT Tourniguet
How many centimeters above the wound are we applying the CAT tourniquet?
2-3 cm
What is a vaccum splint used for?
Broken arms/ Legs
When should we NOT be using a traction device?
NOF
What is a sign of a NOF?
Shorter leg on the affected side and external rotation of the leg
What is a field dressing?
A specialized bandage designed for immediate use in treating major bleeding trauma in the field
What drug may be indicated?
TXA
What history take do we need?
Symptoms
Allergies
Medication
Past medical hx
Last meal
Events leading up
What is a collar used for?
Immoblisation
Define DCAPBTLS
Deformities
Contusions
Abrasions
Punctures
Burns
Tenderness
Lacerations
Swelling
