Face & Neck Injuries Flashcards
1
Q
The ear anatomy
A
Tragus- anterior to ear canal, small round fleshy bulge
Superficial temporal artery- anterior to the tragus
Pinna- visible part or ear
2
Q
Landmark locations of the neck
A
Larynx and trachea
3
Q
Conjunctivitis
A
Red, swelling and extra tears
4
Q
How do you treat a laceration to the globe?
A
No pressure, cover both eyes and transport
5
Q
What is Hyphema
A
Blood under cornea obscuring all or part of the iris
6
Q
Epistaxis is also knows as
A
Nosebleeds
7
Q
What do you do when your tympanic membrane ruptures in your ear?
A
Use Eustachian Tube: pressure in middle ear when external pressure changes
