MSK Injuries

Question 1

Key Points

Answer 1

Thorough Trauma Assessment

Question 2

What should be Assessed?

Answer 2

Pain
Deformity
Circulation
Nerve Compromise
Stability
Wounds

Question 3

Pain

Answer 3

Is it Constant?

Hurt only when moved or when touched?
= Pain management

Question 4

Deformity

Answer 4

Degree of severity

Stabilization Required

Question 5

Circulation

Answer 5

Bleeding out?

Is blood flow obstructed from injury or splinting? = Realign to prevent ischemia, re-splint to regain flow

Question 6

Nerve Compromise

Answer 6

Possible Nerve damage

Question 7

Stabilizing

Answer 7

C-Collar for C-spine

Splinting Long Bones to prevent further injury

Question 8

Wounds

Answer 8

Higher Infection Rates (especially if open fracture)
3= Saline wash & cover w/ bandage

Question 9

Traction Splint Indications & Contraindications

Answer 9

Indicated:
Midshaft Femur only

Contraindicated:
- Open Femur fracture
- If pelvic, knee, ankle injury also

Question 10

Transporting patients post amputated digits

Answer 10

Wrap the digits in saline soaked gauze, place in a plastic bag, then put that on ice

Do not put digits directly on ice!