Trauma Overview Flashcards
What is MVC/MVA?
Motor vehicle crash/motor vehicle accident
When do we transport patients code 3?
When there is a significant problem with ABC’s or mental status that is not responsive to treatments
What does transportation at code 3 mean?
Lights and sirens
What is DCAP-BTLS
Deformities
Contusions
Abrasions/avulsions
Punctures/penetrations
Burns
Tenderness
Lacerations
Swelling
When can you tourniquet a deformity?
When it is clearly below the elbow or knee
What are the only two times to remove a penetrating object?
Completely obstructing the airway or completely obstructing chest compressions (if they are not breathing)
What is 1st degree burn?
What do we do for it?
Superficial, painful, itchy
cool water, burn creams
What is 2nd degree burn?
What do you do for it?
Partial-thickness, white, red, blistering, skin sloughing (skin falling off), very painful
cool the burn, dry sterile dressings
What is a 3rd degree burn?
What do you do for it?
Full-thickness, black, white, brown, leathery skin, not painful
stop the burning process, ABC management, cut clothing off but avoid pulling the skin off, dry sterile dressings, temperature management (keep at body temperature), transport
5 p’s of a crush injury
Pain, pallor (pale), paresthesia (pins and needles), pulselessness (weak distal pulse), paralysis (weakness)
What is periorbital ecchymosis?
Raccoon eyes
What is a halo sign?
If you see clear fluid leaking from the nose or ears, wipe it up with gauze. Let it sit and if it forms a halo pattern, it is confirmed as CSF (cerebrospinal fluid).
When referring to a head injury, what are battle signs?
Bruising behind the ears
What is Cushing’s triad?
Bradycardia
Hypertension (widening pulse pressure)
Irregular respirations (cheyne stokes breathing)
What does Cushing’s triad indicate?
Intracranial pressure as a result of an injury
