GCS
Eyes open spontaneously, confused, obeys commands
What is 14?
The section of the skeleton that encompasses the skull, vertebral column, and ribs
Loss of sensation to temperature and pain, retention of sensation to touch and vibration
What is anterior cord syndrome?
Spinal cord transection
What is neurogenic shock?
What is 3?
These connective tissues hold bone to bone
What are ligaments?
Loss of sensation to touch and vibration, retention of sensation to temperature and pain
What is posterior cord syndrome?
Tension pneumothorax
What is obstructive shock?
Eyes open to pain, incomprehensible moaning, decorticate posturing
What is 7?
This is the term for a complete dislocation
What is luxation?
Loss of motor function on one side of the body, loss of sensation of the other side
What is Brown-Sequard syndrome?
Large intestine perforation
What is septic shock?
Eyes open to pain, inappropriate words, withdraws from pain
What is 9?
This is the term for an injury to a muscle/tendon
Greater loss of function in the upper extremities than in the lower.
What is central cord syndrome?
Burns (First 48 hours)
What is hypovolemic shock?
Eyes open to pain, no verbal response, decerebrate posturing
What is 5?
Bleeding into one section of musculature can lead to this condition
What is compartment syndrome?
The most common type of spinal fracture, typically caused excessive downward force
What is a compression fracture?
Hemothorax
What is hypovolemic shock?