ch 30 soft-tissue trauma Flashcards
(20 cards)
ex of soft tissues
muscles, blood vessels, connective tissue, glands, nerves
functions of skin
protect, water balance, temp regulation, excretion, impact absorbtion
hematomas involve _____ blood vessels
larger
when treating penetrating injuries, you should always…
check for exit wounds
where is the one place you can remove a penetrated object?
the cheek, when you can see both ends of the object
treat an impaled cheek
position for drainage and monitor airway
how to classify burns
agent/source, depth, Severity
superficial burn
1st degree, reddening with minor swelling, epidermis
partial thickness burn
2nd degree, dermis damage, deep pain, reddening and blisters
full thickness burn
3rd degree, all layers, blacked areas with dry white patches
how to measure how much of the body has been burned
rule of 9s
palm+finger= what percent of body surface
1%
why is fluid loss and heat loss greater in children with burned skin
greater body surface to total body size ratio
burns can lead to swelling of the _____ which can be life threatening
airway
clear debris on burns?
no
remove jewelry and clothes on burns?
yes
how should you treat burns on hands and feet
gauze in between fingers and toes
when are entry and exit burns possible
electrical burns
treat burn patient
care for shock, fractures, cooling burned areas with irrigation, apply dressings, transport
occlusive dressing
provides air tight seal (abdo, neck, chest)
