Ch 30 Soft Tissue Trauma Flashcards

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Crush injury

A

Indication is a bruise
Internal organs crushed
Crushed hollow organs can cause inflammation and tissue damage

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2
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Possible underlying fracture

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Swelling or deformity at bruise

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3
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Object impaled in cheek

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Pull it out if there is perforation and you can see both ends

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4
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Eye wounds

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No impaled object: loose dressings
Impaled: stabilize and rigid protection (cup)
Do not secure bandage on top of cup
Dress both eyes, tend to move together

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Avulsions treating

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Large, bulky pressure dressing
Save abused part wrap in sterile dressing moistened with sterile saline and keep cool

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6
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Partial thickness burns

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Blisters
Mottle appearance
Dermis is damaged

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7
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Rule of nines

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Each area contributes 9%
Head and neck
Each upper extremity
Chest
Abdomen
Upper back
Lower back
Buttocks
Front of each lower extremity
Back of each lower extremity

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Burn center

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Second degree more than 10%
Burns in face, genitalia, perineum, extremities and joints
Third degree
Electrical burns
Inhalation burns
Other medical problems or trauma

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9
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Hydrofluoric acid and alkali

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Irrigate for as long as you can or until MD tells to stop

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10
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Carbolic acid (phenol)

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Wash with alcohol first followed by water

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11
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Inhaled vapors

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Provide oxygen and transport

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12
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Chemical burns to eyes

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Wash and cover with moistened pads

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