Whats that Acronym
FOOSH
What is Falling on out stretched hand
Caused by cit by sharp object
smooth edges
freely bleeding
Caused by the joint being forced beyond its anatomical limits
Displacement of contiguous surfaces of bones composing of a joint
What is a Dislocation
Fracture of the base of the 5th metatarsal
most common brain injury
caused by a blow to the head
signs and symptoms include- confusion, memory loss, dizziness, blurred vision, balance issues, headache, nausea, sensitivity to light/sound
What is a concussion
HOP
What is History Observation Physical Examination
Caused by penetration by sharp object
small opening
minimal bleeding
What is a Puncture
Caused by joint being forced in abnormal direction
An injury involving a ligament
Graded 1-3 based on severity
What is a Sprain
Fracture caused by prolonged repetitive activity or chronic overuse
Stress Fracture
Symptoms of a concussion that persist for weeks
What is post impact syndrome
ABC of life support
What is Airway Breathing Circulation
Caused by tearing
jagged edges
may bleed freely
contusion and tearing
often leaves scar
What is a Laceration
Caused by overstretching, over stressing, strength imbalance
Injuries involving the musculotendinous unit
Graded 1-3 based on severity
What is a Strain
Caused by FOOSH
Spoon Deformity
Distal radius and ulna fracture
fragment displaced upward
What is a Colles fracture
If signs and symptoms of a concussion worsen what needs to be ruled out
What is brain bleed or swelling
ICERS
What is ice, compression, elevation, rest, support
Caused by tearing lose flap of skin
Completely loose
hanging as a flap
may bleed freely
What is an Avulsion
can be caused by a direct blow, indirect blow, twisting, or repetative stresses
Crepitation may be felt during palpation
if a disruption in the continuity of bone
What is a fracture
Fracture of the 5th Metacarpal
Boxers Fracture
Happen from a direct blow to the head
can cause racoon eyes and battles sign
cerebrospinal fluid leakage
can be difficult to diagnose
What is a skull fracture
HIPAA
What is Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Caused by a fall or scraping or rubbing of skin away
superficial
little bleeding
oozing or weeping
What is an Abrasion
Caused by a direct blow
results in a hematoma
"bruise"
What is a contusion
The type of fracture that is most common in children
When a bone bends and cracks instead of breaking completely into separate pieces
What is a greenstick fracture
Occurs when an athlete sustains a second head injury before the symptoms associated with the previous head injury have subsided
What is second impact syndrome