Lecture 10 Flashcards
Relevant anatomy of head, face and throat
-pharynx
-larynx
-trachea
-esophagus
-sternocleidomastoid
Pharynx
-throat
Larynx
-voice box
-connects throat with trachea, prevents food from getting into trachea while breathing
Trachea
-brings air from throat to lungs
Esophagus
-brings food from throat to stomach
Relevant vessels of the head, face and throat
-carotid artery
-jugular vein
-subclavian artery and vein
-vagus nerve
Bones of the face
-frontal bone
-orbital bones
-nasal bone
-cheekbones
-maxilla bones
-mandible
Frontal bone
-forehead
Orbital bones
-around eyes
-along eyebrows
Nasal bone
-nose
Zygomatic bones
-cheekbones
Mandible
-jaw
Bones of the head and face
-frontal bone
-parietal bones
-temporal bones
-occipital bone
-temporomandibular joint
What is the temporomandibular joint
-joint between temporal bone and mandible
-articular disc within joint
Muscles that act on TMJ
-temporalis
-pterygoids
-masseter
MOI injuries to anterior neck
-blunt force to anterior neck/throat by stick, puck, ball, opponent
What sports are injuries to anterior neck common in
-field hockey
-lacrosse
-hockey
Signs and symptoms injuries to anterior neck
-pressure
-difficulty swallowing “feels thick”
-difficulty breathing
-panicky
What is there a risk of of in injuries to the anterior neck
-larynx fracture
MOI of major bleeds
-skate
-stick
-contact with boards
-laceration of carotid artery, jugular vein, an subclavian vein
What sports are major bleeds common in
-hockey
-figure skating
Acute management of major bleeds
-pressure
-rapid EMS call
-treat for shock
What do major bleeds usually require
-requires vascular surgical team to repair damaged vessels
Prevention of major bleeds
-neck guards