Bleeding
Blood is the only tissue that...
flows throughout the body
Shock is a precursor to what?
death
What are 3 athletic related tissue injuries?
Skin, Bone, Cartilage, Muscle, Tendons, Ligaments
What is Contusion?
A blow compress or crushed the skin surface and produces bleeding under the skin
List 3 types of skin infections
Fungal, Bacteria, Viral
Bleeding transports what back to the lungs, kidneys, and liver for disposal?
waste products
Characteristics for shock
Drop in BP, Weak/rapid pulse, Inadequate blood flow to tissues
Skin provides what to external forces?
First line of defense against insects, air, dirt, bacteria, blows
Treatment for a contusion (list 2)
Careful monitoring, anti-inflammatory medication, compressive dressing, ice
Fungal and Viral
What does bleeding help balance?
Fluid and Temperature
Signs and symptoms (list 3)
Weak/rapid pulse, cold/clammy skin, profuse sweating, restlessness and anxiety, profuse sweating, thirst, nausea and vomiting
What are soft tissue injuries called?
wounds, sprains, strains
How does a blister occur?
Continuous rubbing over the surface of the skin, causes a collection of fluid below or withing the epidermal layer
What is impetigo?
Eruption of small vesicles and/or pustules that rupture to form honey-colored crusts
What are the 3 types of bleeding?
Arterial, Venous, Capillary
Treatment for shock (list 3)
Maintain clear airway, control all bleeding, elevate extremities, keep victim in supine position, record vital signs, call 911
How does an abrasion occur?
Skin scraped against a rough surface
What is an incision?
When the skin has been sharply cut, surgical cut made in skin or flesh
Types of ringworm (4 types)
Body, Scalp, Groin, Feet
Bright red blood, spurts/pulses blood with heart beat
When does shock occur?
When the circulation system fails to send blood to all body parts
How does a laceration occur?
Flesh irregularly torn, cut or tear in the skin
How does cauliflower ear form?
the accumulation of blood beneath the external surface of ear and underlying cartilage
What is Folliculitis?
Inflammation of a hair follicle