Burns
What is a burn?
An injury that can be caused by fire, electricity, heat, chemical agents and radiation.
What are the 3 types of heat exposure?
Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke
What is a break in the bone called?
A fracture
Why are chest injuries usually medical emergencies?
The heart, lungs and major blood vessels may be involved
Whats the medical term for a heart attack?
Myocardial Infarction
Which burn only involves the top layer of skin?
Superficial
Overexposure to heat can cause..
A chemical imbalance that can lead to death
What is a closed or simple break?
A break that is not accompanied by an external or open wound on the skin.
What is a sucking chest wound?
A deep, open chest wound that allows air to flow directly in and out with breathing
What causes a Cerebrovascular accident?
Caused by a presence of a clot/hemorrhage in a cerebral artery that provides blood to the brain
How long does a partial thickness burn take to heal?
3 to 4 weeks
The internal temperature has to be above _ to have a heat stroke?
105
What are 3 signs and symptoms of a dislocation?
Limited/abnormal movement, swelling and discoloration
Should you remove an object protruding from the chest?
NO!!!
What is the medical term for a stroke caused by a clot?
Ischemic
What percent of an adults body has to be burned for medical care?
15%
What type of heat exposure do you elevate the patients feet 12 inches?:
Heat exhaustion
Which injury causes an overstretching of a muscle
Strain
What type of dressing can you use for a sucking chest wound?
An occlusive dressing
Occurs when there is a temporary reduction in blood flow to the brain
Fainting (syncope)
What percent of the body would be burned if you burned your face?
4.5%
What places should you put ice packs on for heat exposure
Wrists, ankles, armpits and groin
Where is the most common site for a strain?
Back
Which chest injury can include damage to the lungs, heart and fractured ribs?
A crushing chest wound
Which type of seizure occurs with high temperatures?
Febrile seizure