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What r the 6 Ps and an A

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Paresis: muscular weakness
Paraesthesia: pins and needles
Paralysis: inability to move
Pain
Pallor
Pulse
Anaesthesia: loss of sensation

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How do we treat first degree burns

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Moist sterile dressing and then cover with dry dressing

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How do we treat 2nd degree burns <15% BSA

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Moist, sterile dressing

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How do we treat 2nd degree burns equal to or over 15% BSA

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Dry sterile dressing

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How do we treat 3rd degree burns

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dry sterile dressing

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Describe the rule of 9s for BSA burn %

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Front of head = 4.5%
Back of head = 4.5%
Chest = 9%
Back = 9%
Abdomen = 9%
Lower back = 9%
Front of one arm = 4.5%
Back of one arm = 4.5%
Genitals = 1%
Front of one leg = 9%
Back of one leg = 9%

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Describe the parkland formula

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4mL * BSA% * Weight(kg)
Give half over the first 8 hours, give the other half over the next 16 hours.

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For abdominal/pelvic injury consider what potential life/limb/function threats

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Rupture, perforation, laceration, or hemorrhage of organs or vessels in the abdomen and potentially in the thorax or pelvis
Spinal cord injury

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How to do u irrigate bite injuries on a stable patient

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up to 5 minutes

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What life/limb/function threats do you consider for bite injuries

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injuries to underlying organs, vessels and bones

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If envenomation (from a bite) is know or suspected you should…?

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Position the patient supine
Immobilize the bite area at or slightly below the heart level
Not apply cold packs

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For chest injury consider what life/limb/function threats

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tension pneumothorax
Hemothorax
Cardiac tamponade
Myocardial contusion
Pulmonary contusion
Spinal cord injury
Flail chest

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If the patient has a penetrating chest injury assess for…

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Entry and exit wounds
Tracheal deviation
JVD
Airway and/or vascular penetration

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For head injury, observe for…

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CSF from nose/ears
Mastoid bruising
Abnormal posturing
Agitation or fluctuating behaviour
Incontinence
Emesis

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What are some s/s of cerebral herniation

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Deteriorating GCS with;
Dilated and unreactive pupils
Asymmetric pupillary response
A motor response that shows either unilateral or bilateral decorticate or decerebrate posturing

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How often should u do pulse and respiration check for suspected/known hypothermia

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10 seconds

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In absence of shivering, and LOC in decreased, what could u assume their body temp is?

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below 32

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In electrical injury, what life/limb/function threats to consider

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Cardiopulmonary arrest
Dysrhythmias
Extremity neurovascular compromise
Multiple/severe trauma
Seizures
Significant internal tissue damage

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How do u treat an alkali burn

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irrigate for a min. of 20 minutes if pt is stable

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How do u treat an acid burn

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irrigate for a minimum of 10 minutes if pt is stable

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How do u treat unknown chemical exposure

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Irrigate for min. 20 minutes if pt is stable

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In submersion injury consider what underlying disorders

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Drug or alcohol consumption
Hypoglycemia
Cardiac dysrhythmias
Trauma

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what are some suctioning complications

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Gag reflex
Vagal stimulation / vasovagal response
Bradycardia
Laryngospasm
Soft tissue injury
Induce vomiting

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Under the amputation/avulsion standard what potential life/limb/function threats should you consider

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Hemorrhagic shock
Loss of limb
Loss of function

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How do you take care of an complete amputation
cover the stump with a moist sterile dressing, followed by a dry dressing. Don't constrict or twist remaining tissue
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How do you take care of a partial amputation or avulsion
place the remaining tissue or skin bridge in as near-normal anatomical position as possible
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How do you preserve amputated tissue
- If the part is grossly contaminated, gently rinse with saline - Wrap or cover the exposed end with moist, sterile dressing - Place the part in a suitable container/plastic (water-tight if possible) bag and immerse in cold water
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Under the blunt/penetrating abdominal/pelvic injury standard, what potential life/limb/function threats should you consider
Rupture, perforation, laceration, or hemorrhage of organs and/or vessels in the abdomen and potentially in the thorax or pelvis AND spinal cord injury
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Under the blunt/penetrating bite injury standard, what potential life/limb/function threats should you consider?
Injuries to underlying organs, vessels, bone Specific to snake bite; anaphylaxis, shock, CNS toxicity, local tissue necrosis
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Under the blunt/penetrating chest injury standard what potential life/limb/function threats should you consider?
Tension pneumothorax Hemothorax Cardiac tamponade Myocardial contusion Pulmonary contusion Spinal cord injury Flail chest
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If a patient has a penetrating chest injury, what should you assess for
Entry and exit wounds Tracheal deviation JVD Airway and/or vascular penetration
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If the patient has a chest injury what potential problems should you prepare for
Tension pneumothorax Cardiac tamponade Cardiac dysrhythmias Hemoptysis
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How should you transport a patient with a blunt/penetrating eye injury
Supine, with head elevated approx. 30 degrees
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Under the blunt/penetrating head injury, what potential life/limb/function threats should you consider
Intercranial and/or intracerebral hemorrhage Neck/spine injuries Facial/skull fractures Concussion
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Under the blunt/penetrating head injury what should you observe for?
Fluid from ears/nose Mastoid bruising Abnormal posturing Periorbital ecchymosis Agitation or fluctuating behaviour Urinary/fecal incontinence Emesis
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What are the signs of cerebral herniation
1. Dilated and unreactive pupils 2. Asymmetric pupillary response 3. A motor response that shows either unilateral or bilateral decorticate or decerebrate posturing
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Under the traumatic head trauma injury standard what potential problems should you prepare for?
Respiratory distress/arrest Seizures Decreasing level of consciousness Agitation or combativeness
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Under the traumatic neck/back injury standard injury what should you observe for?
Diaphragmatic breathing Neurological deficits Priapism Urinary/fecal incontinence/retention
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For a traumatic neck/back injury, perform at a minimum, a secondary survey to assess what?
Airway and/or vascular penetration Lungs, for decreased air entry and adventitious sounds through auscultation Head/neck for JVD, and tracheal shifting Chest for subcutaneous emphysema
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Under the burn standard, what potential life/limb/function threats should you consider?
Airway burns Asphyxia Carbon monoxide/cyanide poisoning Shock
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Under the burn standard, perform at a minimum a secondary survey to assess what?
Area burned Burn depth Percentage of body surface area burned And assess for signs of smoke inhalation and upper airway injury
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Under the traumatic burn standard, what expected problems should you be prepared for?
Airway obstruction Airway burns (bronchospasm, orolingual/laryngeal edema) Respiratory distress/arrest Agitation or combativeness
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Under the cold injury standard, how do you treat mild to moderate hypothermia
Wrap the patients body/affected parts in a blanket or foil rescue blanket Provide external re-warming to axilla, groin, neck, and head (hot packs, hot water bottles)
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Under the cold injury standard, how do you treat severe hypothermia
Wrap the patient's body/affected parts in a blanket or foil rescue blanket. When suction is required, do not perform vigorous suctioning or airway manipulation as it may trigger ventricular fibrillation
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What are some S/S of severe hypothermia
No shivering present Unconscious patient with cold, stiff limbs Slow/absent pulse and respirations No signs of obvious death
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How do you treat frostbite
Wrap the patient's body/affected parts in a blanket or foil rescue blanket. Cover and protect the part. Don't rub or massage skin Leave blisters intact If dressing digits, dress digits separately
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Under the electrocution/electrical injury standard, what potential life/limb/function threats should you consider?
Cardiopulmonary arrest Dysrhythmias Extremity neurovascular compromise Multiple and/or severe trauma Seizures Significant internal tissue damage
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What should you attempt to determine for an electrical injury?
Type of current and voltage
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Under the electrical injury standard, you should assess for what signs of significant electrical injury?
Burns Cold/mottled/pulseless extremities Dysrhythmias Entry/exit wounds Muscle spasms Neurological impairment Shallow/irregular respirations
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If an extremity is affected by electrical trauma, how often should you re-assess distal neurovascular status?
Approx. every 10 minutes
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Under the electrical injury standard, what potential problems should you prepare for?
Dysrhythmias Extremity neurovascular compromise
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Under the soft tissue injury standard, what underlying injuries should you consider?
Injury to deep structures (nerves, vessels, bones)
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How do you treat a soft tissue extremity wound
1. Direct pressure 2. Tourniquet 3. Second tourniquet 4. Pack the wound
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How do you treat a soft tissue wound in a junctional location
1. Direct pressure 2. Pack the wound
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How do you treat a soft tissue wound located in the hollow spaces of the skull, chest, or abdomen
1. Direct pressure Do not pack, do not insert finger
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Under the submersion injury standard, what potential life/limb/function threats should you consider?
Asphyxia Aspiration Hypothermia Pulmonary edema Underlying disorders which may have precipitated events (drug or alcohol consumption, hypoglycemia, cardiac dysrhythmias, trauma)
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Under the submersion injury standard, what potential life, limb, function threat should you consider specific to scuba-diving related disorders
Barotrauma (ears, sinuses, pneumothorax) Decompression sickness Arterial gas embolism

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