Scalp Wounds
The scalp has many of these close to the surface, which can appear as severe bleeding
blood vessels
A skull fracture is a break in the ______ bone, also known as the skull, due to significant force
cranial
A ____ injury often caused by a blow to the head
Brain
This is Couch Charne’s hometown
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
This is the first step in caring for a scalp would to help control bleeding, after PPE
applying sterile gauze or clean dressing
Give at least 4 signs of a skull fracture
loss of consciousness, pain, deformity of the skull (including sunken area or bone fragments) clear or bloody fluid from the ears or nose, heavy bleeding, exposed brain matter, penetrating injury from a gunshot or other significant force
True of false: most concussions are mild and guests usually have a full recovery
true
This is Couch Ryan’s deck shoe of choice
Chacos
If bleeding from a scalp wound cannot be controlled or the wound is large or deep, what should you do?
call 9-1-1
Give at least 3 ways to care for a guest with a skull fracture
check responsiveness and breathing and provide appropriate care, place sterile dressing over the wound, apply pressure along the edges of the dressing (not directly over any weak areas of the skull), restrict movement of guest head, call 9-1-1
Position the guest on their back and restrict movement of the neck and head, call 9-1-1
This is Couch Nikki‘s rookie season
Lake Erie Metropark
To help manage a scalp wound, the person should be positioned like this
lying on their back with the head and shoulders slightly elevated
This is the first thing you should do if you suspect a guest has a skull fracture after an accident in the water
stabilize the head and neck
What are 5 signs and symptoms of a concussion?
Loss of consciousness, loss of memory, headache, dizziness, nausea, problems with vision or balance, ringing in the ears
This is Couch Ryan’s favorite quote from the movie “Field of Dreams”
”We just don’t recognize life’s most significant moments while they’re happening”