Head and Spine injuries
The Layers of the meninges that protect the brain and spinal cord
Dura mater, Arachnoid mater, and Pia mater
When can you remove an penitrated object.
If it is impeding CPR.
A wound from which internal organs protrude is what.
Evisceration
Atrophy of the supporting structures of the body. Typically found in older patients, causing a hunch back apparency
Kyphosis
What is does DCAP-BTLS stand for
Deformities, Contusions, Abrasions, Penetrations, Burns, Tenderness, Lacerations, Swelling.
The two major anatomic parts of the nervous system
The Central Nervous system(CNS) and the Peripheral nervous system (PNS)
Absent breath sounds, Tracheal Deviation, JVD, Subcutaneous Emphysema is an indication of what?
Tension Pneumothorax
Rigid on palpation is an indication of what?
Intraabdominal hemmorage.
occurs when a joint is twisted or stretched beyond its normal range of motion. Resulting in injury to the ligaments
Sprain
The Protective Membrane around the heart
Pericardium
Ecchymosis under the eyes and over the mastoid process is a sign of what
Skull fracture
Paradoxical motion on the chest wall indicates what?
Flail chest
Rebound Tenderness to the RLQ indicates what?
Appendicitis
any motion at a point in the limb where there is no joint and motion is not expected to occur
free or false motion
What does Priapism indicate in a trauma patient
A spinal cord injury and distributive shock.
A type of injury where force is applied along the longitudinal axis of spine
Axial loading injuries
Absent breath sounds, dull percussion, signs and symptoms of shock with no obvious external bleeding indicate what?
Hemothorax
Hematuria indicates what?
Injury to kidney or bladder.
a fracture that occurs in a growth section of a child's bone and can result in growth abnormalities
Epiphyseal fracture
Ecchymosis to the flank
Gray-Turner's Sign
What is Cushing Triad and what does it indicate.
Increased systolic blood pressure, decreased heart rate, and irregular respirations. Indicates active herniation of the brain
What is Becks triad and what does it indicate.
JVD, Muffled Heart sounds, Narrowing pulse pressure. Indicates Cardiac Tamponade
Ecchymosis around or below the navel is what?.
Cullen sign
6 P's of musculoskeletal assessment
Pain, Paralysis Paresthesia, Pulselessness, Pallor, and Pressure.
The 2 anatomic parts of the Peripheral Nervous system
31 pairs of spinal nerves and 12 pairs of cranial nerves