Don't be Spineless!
How many bones are in the cervical spine?
Seven
What is the Biggest potential risk that facial injuries present?
Obstruction of the Airway
Name the most significant veins in the neck
The jugular veins.
What body system is the brain a part of?
The Central Nervous System
When should the EMT suspect a spinal cord injury?
Whenever there is trauma to the face, head, or neck.
When is it okay to remove an impaled object from the cheek?
When it interfere with management of the airway.
What is the proper way to apply pressure on a bleeding neck wound.
Apply pressure above and below the wound.
Which area of the brain controls balance and motor function?
The
Which kind of skull fracture usually results in blood and/or CSF leaking from the ears?
A basilar skull fracture.
What specific type of brain injury occurs when the brain is slammed against the front and rear of the skull?
Coupe-contrecoup injury