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Blister

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Tx: Hypafix toes to prevent; burn-pad donut existing blisters. Lance low

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Subungal Hematoma

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Tx: heat needle, push through nailbed.

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Wound

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Tx
1: direct pressure 3 min w/fingertips
2: pressure dressing bulky gauze+compression

Evacuate: can’t be cleaned/closed, not healing, involves a joint/tendon/ligament, animal bite, crushing, face, impalement, amputation or infection.

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Dislocation

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S/S: joint doesn’t look right

Tx: PAS + TIL

Evacuate: if it’s the first time. Rapid evacuation if decrease in CSM

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Dislocation: Jaw

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Tx
1: dresser drawer. Massage first
2: gauze around thumbs
3: thumbs on back molars
4: weight arms
5: ace wrap to support

(Good source: https://www.theadventuremedic.com/dental/am-guide-to-managing-jaw-dislocation-on-expedition/)

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Dislocation: Fingers/Toes

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Tx: do not reduce at webbing.

Others
1: pull with 10-15 lbs of pressure
2: buddy tape. Spoon works well

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Dislocation: Shoulder

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S/S: Dip in one shoulder; anterior to front; posterior to back (can cause more damage).

Tx: Coker method or Simpson, which is easier and effective:

1: lay on table with arm hanging
2: hang 3 Nalgene from bicep, gradually
3: massage scapula.
Steps 2-3 could take up to 30 minutes. Once reduction succeeds (normal look, less pain, motion) then:

4: sling & swath

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Dislocation: Patella

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Often to outside/lateral

Tx
1: Light quad massage
2: Hold patella and guide it back towards center as you straighten the leg.

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Fracture

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S/S: visibly out-of-place, intense pain, inability to weight, bone is sticking out

Tx
1: Pain meds
2: Clean/irrigate
3: TIL or Pack & Dress
4: Splint

Splint
1: immobolize above and below
2: Padding + rigidity
3: keep it svelt
4: maintain access to CSM

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Spine Injury

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MOI
1: velocity+sudden stop
2: fall above 3 ft on butt/head
3: fall by someone 65+
4: head trauma+ △LOR

Assume if unresponsive

Croissants at 7 (cervical)
Tacos at 12 (thoracic)
Lasagna at 5 (Lumbar)

S/S: pain, numbness/tingling, weakness/paralysis, s/s shock, bowel/bladder, respiratory distress

Tx
1: protect spine
2: monitor CSMs & Vitals
3: comfort
4: evacuate

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Head Injury, Mild

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S/S: △LOR, headache

Tx: rest, monitor

Evac: if no improvement w/in 24h

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Head Injury, Serious/Fracture

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S/S: △LOR, combative, vomiting, HR bounds, RR erratic, BP rises, skin flushed, pupils unequal

Tx: manage ABC, rest on side, elevate head, EVACUATE

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Neurological, Seizure

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MOI: Alone, epilepsy, heat stroke, HACE, head injury, low blood sugar, low blood sodium

S/S: Starring, Jerking limbs, lose of bowels/bladder control

Tx: no restraint, recovery position, PAS, protect dignity

Evac: if first, associated with injury or illness

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Neurological, Stroke

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MOI: Interruption of blood to the brain.
TIA: transient ischemic attack <24hr.
CVA: cerebrovascular accident/full stroke.

S/S: sudden severe headache, memory loss, change in speech, one-sided paralysis.

FAST Test: face unequal, arms imbalanced, speech slurred/processing. Time to Go

Tx: fast test, note start time, position of comfort, keep calm, rapid Evac.

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Neurological, headache

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Evac:
S/S are suddenly or severe
don’t improve with treatment
Paired with altered mental state

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Neurological, Syncope

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MOI: fainting, often drop in BP

S/S: dizzy, vision change, light-headed

Tx: lay flat, elevate legs, PAS for residual S/S

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Neurological, unresponsive

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Talk to them, full PAS, check phone/wrist/neck/pockets

What stops the brain?
T: toxins
S: sugar, seizure, stroke
T: temperature
O: oxygen
P: pressure

Tx: recovery position, sugar on the gums, monitor LOR, consider Evac

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Neurological, Opioid overdose

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MOI: suppression of central nervous system CNS, leading to repression of breath

Tx: Narcan, rescue breaths, recovery position

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Shock

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MOI: Inadequate delivery of oxygenated blood (perfusion) to the tissues and organs of the body. 3 types:
1: Hypovolemic (fluid loss)
2: Cariogenic (heart failure)
3: Vasogenic (spine injury or anaphylaxis)

S/S: ↑RR + ↑HR + Skin Cool/Pale/Clammy = assume shock

S/S Compensatory: early. Nausea, vomiting, anxious

S/S Decompensatory: ↑RR + ↑HR +↓BP + Skin bluing + △LOR

Rx: Treat cause, manage ABC/body temp/liquids. Keep calm. Elevate feet. Evacuate.

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Mental Health

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Anxiety S/S: SPCC, ↑RR, ↑HR, Dizzy, Chest tightness or pain

Suicidal: Thoughts? Plan? Means? Time? History?

Rx: Be calm, PAS to rule out physical cause, listen, be honest, beware touch

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Diabetes: Hypoglycemia

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*Never give Insulin. When in doubt, Give sugar.

MOI: Too little sugar in the blood.

S/S: Fast onset, △LOR, ↑HR, SPCC, Blood sugar<80mg/dl

Rx: Check blood sugar. Offer simple sugar → larger meal

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Diabetes: Hyperglycemia

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  • Never give Insulin. When in doubt, Give sugar.

MOI: Too much sugar + not enough insulin

S/S: Slow onset,↑thirst/hunger/urine, fatigue, ↑RR, Sweet/alcohol breath, → Late LOR “drunken”, Blood sugar > 120mg/dl

Rx: if doubt, give sugar. Hydrate. Consider Evacuation

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Cold: Hypothermia, Mild

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S/S: Shivering, cold, apathy, “umbles”

Rx: Move, get warm & dry, hot sweet drinks

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Cold: Hypothermia, moderate

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S/S uncontrollable shivers + “Umbles” + unstable LOR

Tx: As for mild + HypoWrap + sit-ups

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Cold: Hypothermia Severe
S/S: no shivering, rigid, unresponsive, HR hard to find Rx: Move gently. HypoWrap, evacuate. Monitor for sudden ↓BP upon rewarming
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Cold: Frostbite
S/S: wooden/waxy skin, blisters, mottled skin Rx: Don’t rub. Skin-to-skin rewarming. ±100 H2o. Dry+elevate. Evacuate.
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Heat: Exhaustion
S/S: nausea, cramps, SPCC, dizzy Rx: rest, cool down, observe
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Heat: Stroke
S/S: nausea, cramps, dizzy + △LOR, skin red/hot, stumbling Rx: Cool aggressively. Evacuate
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Hydration: Dehydration
S/S: Thirst, dark urine, S/S shock, diarrhea Tx: drink small sips
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Hydration: Hyponatremia
S/S: Nausea, vomiting, headache. Late: △LOR Tx: no more water. Salty snack, No saline IV
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Hydration: Rhabdo
Rhabdomyolysis is the breakdown of muscle tissue that releases a damaging protein into the blood. Damages organs. Rare. Effects endurance athletes, firefighters. S/S: Severe muscle pain, fatigue, cola urine Tx: Hydrate. Evacuate.
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Altitude: AMI
Acute Mountain Illness S/S: Headache, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, insomnia Tx: hold elevation, eat, light exercise Rx: 125 mg acetazolamide/Diamox every 12 hrs
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Altitude: HACE
High Altitude Cerebral Edema. Deadly, less common. S/S: Ataxia is key. Disoriented, irritable, combative. Headache. △Vision, △LOR → Late: unresponsive. Tx: Rapid decent. Request o2 + hyperbaric/Gamow bag Rx: 8 mg Dexamethasone + 4 mg/6hr during evac
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Altitude: HAPE
High Altitude Pulmonary Endema. Biggest Killer. S/S: Shortness of breath, dry cough. → wet pink cough + trouble laying back. Tx: Rapid decent. Request o2 + hyperbaric/Gamow bag Tx: Albuterol used to be recommended. Not helpful. Not harmful.
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Guts: Gastroenteritis
MOI: bacteria or Protozoa S/S: Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea Rx: Hydrate/electrolytes, bland food, anti-diarrheals, antibiotics. Evac: Consult Evac Criteria for Gut pain
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Guts: Organs by Quadrant
R Upper: Liver, R. Kidney, Gallbladder, Pancreas, Colon L Upper: Liver, L. Kidney, Spleen, Pancreas, Colon, Stomach R Lower: Colon, Sm. Intestine, Appendix L Lower: Colon Sm. Intestine
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Guts: Evacuation
Evacuate if: pain inconsistent w/UTI or GI, worsening gastroenteritis>24hr, pregnant, fever, can’t eat/drink Rapid Evacuation if: 12hr constant/worsening, distensión/rigidity/guarding, foot strike test, blood in urin/vomit/poop, fever>102, S/S shock
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Guts: PAS
Sample History first if medical issue: N/V, diarrhea/constipation, blood in vomit/urine/poop, pain, period/stress/history Head-Toe: pain on palpation or release of palpation, rigidity, guarding, distention, bruising/wounds, pain on footstrike V/S: △LOR, ↑RR +↑HR, SPCC,↑BP
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Allergies: Mild
S/S: swelling, flushed, hives, no breathing issues TRX: 4 Benadryl + monitor for facial swelling/breathing issues
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Allergies: Anaphylaxis
S/S: Breathing distress OR Airway swelling, G/I, S/S shock Tx: Epinephrine, antihistamines + evacuation
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Respiratory & Cardiac: Unconscience
Talk to them, full PAS, check phone/wrist/neck/pockets What stops the brain? T: toxins S: sugar, seizure, stroke T: temperature O: oxygen P: pressure Tx: recovery position, sugar on the gums, monitor LOR, consider Evac
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Respiratory & Cardiac: Hyperventilation
S/S: Anxiety, dizzy, tingly/spasms of hands/feet, chest pain, ↑RR +↑HR Tx: Calm, coach breathing
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Respiratory & Cardiac: Angina
MOI: Chest pain brought on by physical or emotional stress that is relieved by rest and medication Tx: Rest and monitor. First timers slow walk to the car
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Respiratory & Cardiac: Heart Attack
MOI: Hypoxia (lack of oxygen) leading to muscle damage S/S Classic: crushing chest pain, arm/jaw pain radiating, SPCC, N/V, dizzy, anxious, history/risk factors S/S Women/Seniors/Diabetics: Shortness of breath w/o pain, heartburn, fainting, weakness, N/V, Altered mental state Tx: Rest, Calm, CHEW 325mg ASA, Request oxygen. Evacuate. Rx: Nitroglycerin IF → Rx + Systolic BP ↑100 + NO Rx erectile dysfunction → Wait 5 min → IF Pain>0, Dose. Three dose MAX

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