Mechanisms of Injury
What is a significant indicator of head injury that can be found from inspecting the windshield?
What is “classic star” (JBL) or spiderwebbing
if the patient has a spinal injury, you should use _____ to maneuver to open the airway
what is jaw thrust maneuver
What must always be maintained on a patient with a suspected spinal injury?
Cervical spine
How many EMTs does it take to remove a helmet?
At least 2
When applying ONLY a cervical collar the head should be elevated at ____ degrees.
What is 30 degrees
What are the most common causes of spinal and head injury?(Name at least 2)
What are Motor vehicle crashes, direct blows, falls from heights, assault, and sports injuries
During transport, why should suction be readily available?
What is the potential of increasing intracranial pressure = increased risk of vomiting and seizure
What position should the head be moved into when performing stabilization?
What is a neutral, eyes-forward position aligned with the torso
What is the most important step when removing a helmet?
Maintaining C-Spine
Patients who have already been removed from ____ should not be placed back on one for transport.
What is a backboard
A deformed windshield or dented helmet can indicate what?
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
What is the Cushing Triad?
1. Hypertension
2. Bradycardia
3. Cheyne-Stokes Respirations
What must you do right after securing the patient to a backboard?
Reassess CMS in each extremity
Why is it preferred to leave helmets in place?
It helps the body maintain an in-line neutral position
(Trauma Category) Low-level falls in young children (<=5 y/o) with significant head impact.
What is Category Delta
A motor vehicle crash, fall from > 20 ft, and blunt trauma are all types of MOIs that should give you a good indicator for what type of Injury?
head or spinal injury
You are treating a patient with a traumatic head injury. What should you make sure not to do?
Do not apply pressure an open or compressed skull
When are rapid extractions from a motor vehicle necessary?
When there is life-threatening or limb-threatening injury
When should you remove a helmet?
(answer at least 3 out 4)
_____ stable is an indication for adult referral to the Neurotrauma Center
What is hemodynamically