TERMS
Fracture in which the broken bone segments are at an angle to each other
Angulated Fracture
Three types of muscle
Voluntary
Involuntary
Cardiac
Specific injuries to the spinal column
Fractures
Dislocations
Muscular Strains
Disk Injury
Most common fractured carpal bone
Scaphoid
Rules to prevent injury
Position your feet properly
Use your legs
Never turn or twist
Don't compensate when lifting with one hand
Keep the weight as close as possible to your body
Fracture in which the bone is broken in several places
Comminuted Fracture
Known as smooth muscle, is found in the gastrointestinal system, lungs, blodd vessels, and urinary system
Involuntary
Treatment spinal cord injury in pre-hospital
Assess and treat any life threatening injuries
Maintain spinal immobilization via the application of a C-Collar
Place patent on a long spine board to protect from further injury and to keep them immobilized
Type of intervention you use to treat femure fracture
Traction Splint
How many inches in front of you should you avoid reaching
20 inches
The disrupting or "coming apart" of a body part (joint) from its normal position
Dislocation
Commonly referred to as the backbone or spine. It provides structure and support for the body and houses and protects the spinal cord
Vertebral Column
Treatment for spinal cord injury in inpatient/outpatient
Maintain spinal immobilization
Assist in administering pain medication as directed
Assist in performing imagery (X-ray, CT, MRI)
Apply this when you have a Pt who may have an injury to the spine based on MOI, history and S/S
Rigid Cervical Collar
Proper use of your body to prevent injury and to facilitate lifting and moving
Body Mechanics
Muscle or tendon injury resulting from violent contraction or excessive force
Strain
There are how many vertebrae
33
Certain MOI associated with a high risk for spinal injury
Falls from >1 meter or down >5 stairs
Axial loading such as those that occur in diving injuries
High-speed motor-vehicle crashes, especially with rollover or ejection of the Pt
The only person authorized to remove a C-Collar
Medical Officer
Navy service litter most commonly used for transporting sick or injured person
Stokes Stretcher
A form of arthritis, is a disorder of purine metabolism that results from an elevated serum uric acid level
Gout
5 main functions of musculoskeletal system
Provide Support
Protect Internal Organs
Provides Leverage and Movement
Produce Blood Cells
Store Minerals and Lipids
Most often injured by energy that forces movement beyond its normal ROM
The Spine
You do this before and after immobilizing an extremity
Assess distal pulse, motor function and sensation
Designed for rapid immobilization and extrication of patients with spinal and neck injuires in tight places
Reeves Stretcher