Head/Spinal Injuries
The space between the skull and outer layer of the meninges where arterial bleeding commonly occurs is the ______ space
What is the epidural space?
A unique sensation commonly found in a flail chest indicating bone making direct contact with bone
What is crepitus?
Vascular Organs such as the liver and spleen are considered
What are solid organs?
This short band of fibrous but flexible tissue connects muscles to bone
Overexposure to a cold environment leading to a reduced core temperature
What is hypothermia?
A widening pulse pressure, bradycardia, and irregular respirations together form this deadly triad.
What is Cushing's triad?
This type of injury occurs typically after blunt trauma to the chest, also known as bruising of the heart
What is Myocardial Contusion?
The presence of blood in the urine
What is Hematuria?
This tissue covers, supports, and separates muscle
What is fascia?
These painful muscle spasms resulting from heavy sweating, prolonged exposure to heat, and electrolyte loss
These three protective membranes surround the brain and spinal cord
What is the Pia, Dura, and Arachnid Mater?
A dangerous arrhythmia triggered by a traumatic blunt force applied to the chest at a specific moment
What is Commotio Cordis?
What are the liver, stomach, small intestine? (Large intestine, uterus, spleen, gallbladder)
The abnormal movement of a body part at a fracture site
What is false motion?
Frostbite commonly affects extremities due to reduced blood flow; name three common body parts affected.
-Fingers
-Toes
-Ears
-Nose
-Cheeks
This Posturing characterized by arms extended outward from the core, wrists flexed back, and legs extended indicates damage to the cerebrum
What is Decerebrate posturing?
A notable crackling sensation below the skin is can be seen around the chest and neck area after a traumatic chest injury.
What is Subcutaneous Emphysema?
A patient has been stabbed in the abdomen and the knife is still inserted into the abdominal. Steady blood flow, and soft tissues is present. List your treatment plane
Stabilize the wound in place with wet sterile dressings. Consider an occlusive dressing or plastic wrap to ensure proper sealing of the wound. Provide Oxygen therapy, Rapid transport to nearest trauma center, treat for shock. Request ALS intercept if available
This type of fracture is when bone ends are no longer aligned
What is a displaced fracture?
Heat exhaustion primarily results from loss of water and ________
What are electrolytes?
This type of injury results from hypoxia, swelling, or hypotension after a traumatic head injury
What is secondary injury?
This dangerous condition is caused by fluid building pressure around the heart and notably creating the infamous Beck's Triad. (Provide the initial condition and the three signs that make up the Triad)
What is Pericardial Tamponade?
- Muffled Heart Tones
- Low Blood Pressure
- Jugular Vein Distension
A patient complaining of tearing abdominal pain radiating to the back may be suffering from this lethal vascular emergency.
What is an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?
Bleeding with the muscle compartments leading to nerve compression and ischemia is known as this serious medical emergency
What is compartment syndrome?
Lightning strike victims may experience cardiac or respiratory arrest due to this unique electrical pathway phenomenon.
What is Flashover Phenomenon?