trauma
what is the equation for genetic energy?
kinetic energy= mass X velocity2/ 2
how much blood does an average adult half?
4.9 liters
How much blood loss can occur from a broken femur fracture?
1,500 ML
What rule do we use to determine the % of body that was effected by burns?
The rule of nines.
what are the three main types of motorcycle collisions?
head on, angular, and ejection
what are the 3 types of bleeding?
arterial, venous, capillary
What are the two most common sources of internal bleeding?
1 internal organs
2 Fractured extremities
Name 3 of the body systems the may be effected by burns
Ciculatory system
respiratory system
renal system
nervous and muscoskeletal
gastro
90% of fatal gun shot wounds involve witch 3 parts of the body?
head, thorax, abdomen
describe how arteries and viens bleeding differentiate from each other
arteries- spurting flow and bright red color
veins- steady slow flow and, dark red color\
Always suspect internal bleeding if there are penetrating wounds to these 4 body parts
skull, chest, abdomen, pelvis
If an adult has Burns to the front of the left leg, and the front and back of the right leg what is the percent burned?
27%
what is the "platinum 10 minutes"?
in severe cases of trauma 10 minutes is themaiimum time Ems should devote to on scene activities
What percent of blood loss is considered to be significant?
15 %
What will the skin look like if the patient has significant internal bleeding?
play, cool and clammy
Most Pt do not die from the burn itself but die from..?
knowing children turn towards a car when thy are about to get hit, what are some possible injuries that may occur?
injuries to femur, chest, abdomen, and head.
the severity of blood less depends on these 5 variables
1amount of blood loss
2 rate of blood loss
3 other injuries/ existing conditions
4other medical problems/ history
5 PT age
the severity of internal bleeding depends on these 4 factors
1 Pt overall condition
2 PT age
3 other medical conditions
4 source of internal bleeding
What are the 3 types of burns?
Superficial burns, Partial thickness burns, full thickness burns