Name that Bleed
What is arterial bleeding
The state of hypoperfusion
What is shock
Another word for bruise
What is a contusion, the most common closed skin injury
Any material applied to a wound in an effort to control bleeding and prevent further contamination
Over 75% of traumatic deaths result in injuries to this area of the body
What are the chest and the abdomen
Superficial wound, resulting in easily controlled bleeding
What is capillary bleed
The loss of hemoglobin, platelets, nutrients, and O2
What is hemorrhagic shock
Name the two solid organs of great concern when a crush injury to the abdomen has happened
What is the liver (RUQ) and the spleen (LUQ)
The name of a self-adherent roller bandage that is wrapped tightly over a dressing, then above and below a wound
What is a pressure dressing
Organs protruding from a deep wound, typically to the abdomen
What is an evisceration
Tends to be dark in color, with a steady flow
What is veinous bleed
Type of shock associated with conditions such as a tension pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade, or a pulmonary embolism
Obstructive Shock
Type of trauma caused by bullets, knives, nails, shrapnel
What is penetrating trauma
What should you check after applying a pressure bandage
A bleed occurring where the appendages join the trunk of the body
Type of shock caused by an infection
Septic Shock
Acid dissolved the epidermis, but did not penetrating the dermis (though injured it). This is called a _____ burn.
Partial Thickness Burn
The type of dressing used for an open wound to the abdomen, external bleeding from the neck, or an open wound to the chest.
What is an occlusive dressing
What is a condition in which pressure from a build-up in the chest compresses the heart
What is a tension pneumothorax
Arteries and veins in the axillae (armpit) that is superficial and a scary bleed to stop
What are the brachial arteries and veins
Complete loss of sympathetic tone due to
Neurogenic Shock
A smooth or jagged cut can also be called a ______
What is laceration
When all dirt and foreign debris are removed in the field, a wound is considered
What is aseptic
A hole large enough in the chest that air rushes in
Sucking chest wound