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TERMS USE:
Trauma
- Intentional or unintentional
wounds/injuries on the human body from particular mechanical mechanism that exceeds the bodys ability to protect itself from injury
Emergency Management
- traditionally refers to care given to
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Triage
- process of assessing patients to determine
management priorities.
First Aid
- an immediate or emergency treatment
given to a person who has been injured before complete medical and surgical treatment can be secured.
BLS
- level of medical care which is used for
patient with illness or injury until full medical care can be given.
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ACLS
- Set of clinical interventions for the urgent
treatment of cardiac arrest and often life threatening medical emergencies as well as the knowledge and skills to deploy those interventions.
Defibrillation
- Restoration of normal rhythm to the heart
Disaster
- Any catastrophic situation in which the
normal patterns of life (or ecosystems) have been disrupted and extraordinary, emergency interventions are required to save and preserve human lives and/or the environment
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specialized education, training, and experience. The emergency nurse establishes priorities, monitors and continuously assesses acutely ill and injured patients, supports and attends to families, supervises allied health personnel, and teaches patients and families within a time-limited, high-pressured care environment.
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accomplished interdependently, in consultation with or under the direction of a licensed physician. Appropriate nursing and medical interventions are anticipated based on assessment data. The emergency health care staff members work as a team in performing the highly technical, hands-on skills required to care for patients in an emergency situation.
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variety of actual or potential problems, and their condition may change constantly. Although a patient may have several diagnosis at a given time, the focus is on the most lifethreatening ones
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because of the diversity of conditions and situations which are unique in the ER. Issues include legal issues, occupational health and safety risks for ED staff, and the challenge of providing holistic care in the context of a fast-paced, technology-driven environment in which serious illness and death are confronted on a daily basis.
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expand his or her knowledge base to encompass recognizing and treating patients and anticipate nursing care in the event of a mass casualty incident. Legal Issues Includes:
- Actual Consent - Implied Consent
- Parental Consent
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Alleviate Suffering
Do No Further Harm Restore to Optimal Function
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Donts
- let the patient see his own injury - Make any unrealistic promises
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D Do no Further Harm
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Stages of Crisis
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feelings. asking questions is encouraged. honest answers given prolonged denial is not encouraged or supported
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3. Anger
4. Grief
help family members work through their grief letting them know that it is normal and
acceptable
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Team Members
Rescuer
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Is the Scene Safe? What Happened? Are there any bystanders who can help? Identify as a trained first aider!
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organization of approach so that immediate threats to life are rapidly identified and effectively manage.
Primary Survey
A - Airway/Cervical Spine
- Establish Patent Airway - Maintain Alignment - GCS 8 = Prepare Intubation
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B Breathing
- Assess Breath Sounds - Observe for Chest Wall Trauma - Prepare for chest decompression
C Circulation
- Monitor VS - Maintain Vascular Access - Direct Pressure
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Radial
Femoral Carotid
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Control of Hemorrhage
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D Disability
- Evaluate LOC - Re-evaluate clients LOC - Use AVPU mnemonics
E Exposure
- Remove clothing - Maintain Privacy - Prevent Hypothermia
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Information to be Relayed: What Happened? Number of Persons Injured Extent of Injury and First Aid given Telephone number from where youre calling
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Interview the Patient S Symptoms A Allergies M Medication P Previous/Present Illness L Last Meal Taken E Events Prior to Accident Check Vital Signs
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V. Triage
comes from the French word trier, meaning to sort process of assessing patients to determine management priorities
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Categories:
1. Emergent
-highest priority, conditions are life threatening and need immediate attention Airway obstruction, sucking chest wound, shock, unstable chest and abdominal wounds, open fractures of long bones
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2. Urgent
have serious health problems but not immediately life threatening ones. Must be seen within 1 hour
Maxillofacial wounds without airway
compromise, eye injuries, stable abdominal wounds without evidence of significant hemorrhage, fractures
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3. Non-urgent
patients have episodic illness than can be addressed within 24 hours without increased morbidity
Upper extremity fractures, minor burns, sprains, small lacerations without significant bleeding, behavioral disorders or psychological disturbances.
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Field TRIAGE
1. Immediate:
Injuries are life-threatening but survivable with minimal
intervention. Individuals in this group can progress rapidly to expectant if treatment is delayed.
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2. Delayed:
Injuries are significant and require medical care, but can wait hours without threat to life or limb. Individuals in this group receive treatment only after immediate casualties are treated.
treatment can be delayed hours to days. Individuals in this group should be moved away from the main triage area.
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4. Expectant:
Injuries are extensive and
5. Fast-Track:
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FIRST AID
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Victim and the Physician Immediately start giving interventions in pre-hospital setting
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Artificial Respiration
a way of breathing air to persons lungs when breathing ceased or stopped function.
Respiratory Arrest
a condition when the respiration or breathing
pattern of an individual stops to function, while the pulse and circulation may continue.
mouth to stoma
mouth to mouth and nose mouth to barrier device
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Procedure
1. Safe Approach
2. Assess for Response
Infant(0-1yr)
Child(1-8 yrs)
Adult
Gently shouting are you ok? then shake the victim
3. Positioning
4. Open the Airway
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7.
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breathing
continue
when another first aider takes over when EMS arrives and takes over
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Management:
External Chest Compression
- consist of rhythmic application of
pressure over the lower portion of the sternum just in between the nipple
Procedure
1. Assess circulation for 10 seconds 2. Positioning of compression
Adult
Commence chest compression Draw imaginary One hand on the sternum two line between fingers up from the xyphoid nipples and process place two fingers on the sternum 1 finger breadth below this line
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3. AR:ECC
4. Rate and Depth of compression
1 breath: 5 compression
2 breaths: 30 compression
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O OPERATOR IS EXHAUSTED TO
CONTINUE
P PHYSICIAN ASSUMES
RESPONSIBILITY
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COMPLICATIONS OF CPR:
RIB FRACTURE STERNUM FRACTURE
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CHAIN OF SURVIVAL
EARLY ACCESS early recognition
of cardiac arrest, prompt activation of emergency services
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EARLY DEFIBRILLATION
- 7-10% decrease per minute without
defibrillation
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TRAUMA
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Head trauma
Result of an external force applied to the head and brain causing disruption of physiologic stability locally, at the point of injury, as well as globally with elevations in ICP and potentially dramatic changes in blood flow within the brain. Trauma to the skull resulting in mild to extensive damage to the brain.
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Scalp lacerations Fractures in the skull Interruption of the dura mater Concussions a jarring of the brain within the skull with temporary loss of consciousness Contusions a bruising type of injury to the brain; may occur with subdural or extradural collections of blood. Contrecoup decelerative forces throwing the brain back and forth Fractures e.g. linear, depressed, compound comminuted
2. Closed
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Types of Hemorrhage/Hematoma:
1. epidural hematoma
the most serious type of hematoma; forms rapidly and results from arterial bleeding forms between the dura and the skull from a tear int the meningeal area
2. Subdural hematoma
3. Intracerebral hemorrhage
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Clinical manifestations:
Altered level of consciousness Confusion Papillary abnormalities Altered or absent gag reflex or vomiting Absent corneal reflex Sudden onset of neurologic deficits Changes in vital signs Vision and hearing impairment CSF drainage from ears or nose Sensory dysfunction Spasticity Headache and vertigo Movement disorders or reflex activity changes Seizure activity
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Assessment
What time did the injury occur?
of the blow? Was there a loss of consciousness? What was the duration of unconsciousness? Could the patient be aroused?
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Emergency interventions:
Goal: maintain oxygen and nutrient rich cerebral blood flow Monitor respiratory status and maintain a patent airway monitor neurological status and vital signs (TPR,BP) monitor for increased ICP Head elevation 20 -30 degrees restrict fluids and monitor I & O immobilization of neck initiate normothermia measures assess cranial nerve function, reflexes and motor and sensory function initiate seizure precautions monitor for pain and restlessness avoid administration of morphine sulfate monitor for drainage from the nose or ears if there is CSF leak, monitor for nuchal rigidity do not attempt to clean the nose, suction or allow the client to blow the nose if drainage occurs do not clean te ear of drainage when noted but apply a loose, dry sterile dressing do not allow the client to cough
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Medical intervention:
Osmotic diuretics pulling water out
of the extracellular space of the edematous brain tissue Loop diuretic reduce incidence of rebound from osmotic diuretics Opioids decreased agitation Sedatives reduced anxiety and promote comfort and agitation Antiepileptic drugs to prevent seizures
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Surgical intervention:
Craniotomy
a surgical procedure that involves an incision through the cranium to remove accumulated blood or tumor
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DENTAL TRAUMA
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Tooth Ache
Rinse mouth vigorously with warm water to clear out debris Use dental floss to remove any food that might be wedged in between the teeth Use cold pack on the outside of the cheek to manage swelling Soak cotton with Oil of Cloves and place it on aching tooth
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Knocked- out tooth - Place a sterile gauze pad or cotton ball into the tooth socket to prevent further bleeding
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3. Broken tooth
Gently clean dirt and blood from the injured area
with the use of clean cloth and warm water Use cold compress to minimize swelling
object
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6. Orthodontic Problems
If a wire is causing irritation, cover the end of the wire with the use of a cotton ball/
piece of gauze until you can get to a dentist Do not attempt to remove a wire embedded in the gums, cheek or tongue. Instead, go immediately to the dentist
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CHEST TRAUMA
Approximately a quarter of deaths
Immediate deaths are essentially due to major disruption of the heart or of great vessels.
Early deaths due to thoracic trauma include airway obstruction, cardiac
tamponade or aspiration.
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Management: 1. Rest
2. Ice Compress then Local Heat
3. Analgesia
4. Splint the chest during coughing or
deep breathing
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FLAIL CHEST - The unstable segment moves separately and in an opposite direction from the rest of the thoracic cage during the respiration cycle Assessment: - Paradoxical respirations - Severe chest pain - Dyspnea/ Tachypnea - Cyanosis - Tachycardia
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Management:
1. High Fowlers position 2. Humidified O2 3. Analgesia
ventilation with positive end-expiratory pressure ( PEEP ) for severe respiratory failure
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B. Penetrating Chest Trauma - occurs when a foreign object penetrates the chest wall 1.Pneumothorax
- Accumulation of atmospheric air in the pleural space may lead to lung collapse
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Assessment: Dyspnea Tachycardia Tachypnea Sharp chest pain Absent breathe sounds Sucking sound Cyanosis
Tracheal deviation to the unaffected side with tension pneumothorax
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Management: 1. Apply dressing over an open chest wound 2. O2 as Rx 3. High Fowlers 4. Chest tube placement - Monitor for chest tube system - Monitor for subcutaneous emphysema Chest Tube Drainage System - returns (-) pressure to the intra-pleural space - remove abnormal accumulation of air & fluids serves as lungs while healing is going on
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Pulmonary Embolism
- Dislodgement of thrombus to the pulmonary artery - Caused by thrombus & pulmonary emboli - Other risk factors: deep vein thrombosis, immobilization, surgery, obesity, pregnancy, CHF, advanced age, prior History of thromboembolism
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Assessment: - Dyspnea - Chest pain - Tachypnea & tachycardia - Hypotension - Shallow respirations - Rales on auscultation - Cough - Blood-tinged sputum - Distended neck veins - Cyanosis
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Management: 1. O2 as Rx 2. High Fowlers 3. Maintain bed rest 4. Incentive spirometry as Rx 5. Pulse oximetry 6. Prepare for intubation & mechanical ventilation 7. IV heparin (bolus) 8. Warfarin (Coumadin) 9. Monitor PT & PTT closely 10. Prepare the client for embolectomy, vein ligation, or insertion of an umbrella filter as Rx
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ABDOMINAL TRAUMA
A. Penetrating Abdominal Trauma Causes: - Gunshot wound - Stab wound - Embedded object from explosion Assessment: - Absence of bowel sound shock - Orthostatic hypotension - Hypovolemic - Pain and tenderness
Management: 1. Maintain hemodynamic status IVF & blood transfusion 2. Surgery- EXLAP 3. Peritoneal Lavage
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B. Blunt Abdominal Trauma Assessment: - Left upper quadrant pain (Spleen) - Right upper quadrant pain (liver) - Signs of hypovolemic shock Management:
1. Maintain hemodynamic status 2. Monitor VS and oxygen supplements 3. Assess signs and symptoms of shock
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CAUSES:
improper chewing of large pieces of food aspiraton of vomitus, or a foreign body
respiratory arrest
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Types of obstruction
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excessive salivation
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Intervention:
CONCIOUS PATIENT:
ask the victim, are you choking? if the victims airway is obstructed partially, a crowing sound is audible; encourage the victim to cough. relieve the obstruction by heimlick maneuver Heimlich maneuver:
stand behind the victim place arms around the victims waist make a fist place the thumb side of the fist just above the umbilicus and well below the xyphoid process. Perform 5 quick in and up thrusts. Use chest thrusts for the obese or for the advanced pregnancy victims.
continue abdominal thrusts until the object is dislodged or the victim becomes unconscious.
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UNCONSCIOUS PATIENT:
assess LOC call for help check for ABCs open airway using jaw thrust technique finger sweep to remove object attempt ventilation reposition the head if unsuccessful; reattempt ventilation relieve the obstruction by the Heimlich maneuver with five thrust; then finger sweep the mouth reattempt ventilation repeat the sequence of jaw thrust, finger sweep, breaths and Heimlich maneuver until successful be sure to assess the victims pulse and respirations perform CPR if required
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Choking child or infant: choking is suspected in infants and children experiencing acute respiratory distress associated with coughing, gagging, or stridor. allow the victim to continue to cough if the cough is forceful if cough is ineffective or if increase respiratory difficulty is still noted, perform CPR
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POISONING
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for no apparent reason and begins to act unusually 2. Is depressed and suddenly becomes ill 3. Is found near a toxic substance and is breathing any unusual fumes, or has stains, liquid or powder in his or her clothing, skin or lips
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Ingestion Poisoning
Botulism Clostridium botulinum. From
canned foods Note: Save the Vomitus Staphylococcus Aureus from unrefrigerated cram filled foods, fish Note: Save the Vomitus Petroleum Poisoning includes poisoning with a substance such as kerosene, fuel, insecticides and cleaning fluids Note: Never induce vomiting! May result in Chemical Pneumonia
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common drug accidentally ingested by children Antidote: Acetylcysteine Corrosive Chemical Poisoning strong detergents and dry cleaners
results in drooling of saliva, painful burning
further injury
Activated Charcoal, Milk of Magnesia
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Diagnostics:
Baseline ABG should be obtained periodically Baseline blood samples (CBC, BUN, electrolytes) ECG (since many toxic agents affect cardiac
rhythm)
Assessment:
Headache Double vision Difficulty in swallowing, talking and breathing Dry sore throat Muscle incoordination Nausea and vomiting
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Management: Check victims ABCs. Begin rescue breathing if necessary If ABCs are present but the victim is unconscious, place him in recovery position If victim starts having seizures, protect him from injury If victim vomits, clear the airway Calm and reassure the victim while calling for medical help
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P Prevention. Child Proofing O Oral fluids in large amount I - Ipecac S Support respiration and circulation O - Oral Activated Charcoal N - Never induce vomiting if substance ingested is corrosive
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Inhalation Poisoning
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless &
tasteless gas
Assessment: - appears intoxicated - Muscle weakness - Headache & dizziness - Pink or cherry red skin (not a reliable sign) - Confusion which may eventually lead to coma
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SPECIAL WOUNDS
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Human Bites
staphylococcus and streptococcus infection Management: 1. Cleanse and irrigate the wound 2. Assist with wound exploration 3. Culture the wound site 4. Tetanus toxoid and vaccine to stimulate antibody production
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Animal bite
dog and cat bite Management: 1. Wash wound with soap and water 2. Tetanus toxoid and vaccine to stimulate antibodies 3. Rabies Vaccine and immunoglobulin
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Snake Bite
Infection can be neurotoxic or hemotoxic Assessment: Edema Ecchymosis Petechiae Fever Nausea and Vomiting Possible hypotension Muscle fasciculation Hemorrhage, shock and pulmonary edema
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Management: 1. Establish ABCs 2. Immobilize bitten arm or extremity 3. Remove constricting items 4. Provide warmth 5. Cleanse the wound 6. Cover wound with light sterile dressing 7. Dont attempt to remove the venom 8. Anti venom therapy
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Management:
1. Remove stinger by scraping 2. Cleanse the site 3. If anaphylaxis occurs, give oxygen and medications
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HEAT EXHAUSTION
Assessment: Nausea and vomiting increased temperature Muscle cramps Tachypnea and Tachycardia Orthostatic hypotension Malaise Irritability and anxiety
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FROSTBITE
Assessment:
Hard, cold extremities White or mottled blue extremity Extremity insensitive to touch
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NEAR DROWNING
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Assessment:
Abdominal distention Confusion Irritability Lethargy Shallow gasping respirations Unconsciousness vomiting
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Assess ABCs Give CPR and AR as necessary Check patients temperature Administer rewarming measures as
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BURN TRAUMA
Is the damage caused to skin and deeper body structures by heat (flames, scald, contact with heat) , electrical, chemical or radiation
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burns on the head, neck and chest are associated with pulmonary complications; burns on the face are associated with corneal abrasion; burns on the ear are associated with auricular chondritis; hands and joints require intensive therapy; the perineal area is prone to autocontamination by urine and feces; circumferential burns of the extremities can produce a tourniquetlike effect and lead to vascular compromise (compartment syndrome).
4. Depth
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4. Depth
Classification
Affected Part Description of Wound What to Expect
Epidermis
Waxy white, difficult to distinguish from 3rd degree except hair growth becomes apparent in 7-10 days, little or no pain
Slow to heal 94-8 weeks) surgical incision and grafting unless has complication
-Dry, leathery,
may be red or black -May have thrombosed veins -Marked edema -Distal circulation may be decreased -Painless Dry, charred, bone may be visible
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1 arm
Posterior trunk Anterior trunk 1 leg Perineum
9%
18% 18% 14% 1%
9%
18% 18% 18% 1%
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6. Temperature
hot liquids, steam or hot objects Chemical Burns caused by tissue contact with strong acids, alkalis or organic compounds Electrical Burns result in internal tissue damaging, alternating current is more dangerous than direct current for it is associated with cardiopulmonary arrest, ventricular fibrillation, titanic muscle contractions, and long bone and vertebral fractures. Radiation Burns are caused by exposure to ultraviolet light, x-rays or a radioactive source.
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Scald burn caused by hot liquid immediately flush the burn area with water (under a tap or hose for up to 20 min) if no water is readily available, remove clothing immediately as clothing soaked with hot liquid retains heat Flame Smother the flames with a coat or blanket, get the victim on the floor or ground (stop, drop, and Roll) Prevent victim from running If water is available, immediately cool the burn area with water If water is not available, remove clothing; avoid pulling clothing across the burnt face Cover the burn area with a loose, clean, dry cloth to prevent contamination Do not break blisters or apply lotions, ointments, creams or powder Airway if face or front of the trunk is burnt, there could be burns to the airway there is a risk of swelling or air passage, leading to difficulty in breathing
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Smoke inhalation
Urgent treatment is required with care of the airway, breathing and circulation When 02 in the air is used up by fire, or replaced by other gases, the oxygen level in the air will be dangerously low Spasm in the air passages as a result of irritation by smoke or gases Severe burns to the air passages causing swelling and obstruction Victim will show signs and symptoms of lack of O2. He may also be confused or unconscious
Electrical
check for Danger turn of the electricity supply if possible avoid any direct contact with the skin of the victim or any conducting material touching the victim until he is disconnected once the area is safe, check the ABCs if necessary, perform rescue breathing or CPR
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Chemical
Flood affected area with water for 20-30 min Remove contaminated clothing If possible, identify the chemical for possible
Sunburn
Exposure to ultraviolet rays in natural sunlight is
the main cause of sunburn General skin damage and eventually skin cancer develops The signs and symptoms of sunburn are pain, redness and fever
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