Category: EMR
- Long Bone Fractures ()
Isolated fractures are not usually life-threatening; however fractures of the pelvic bones or femurs may result in serious blood loss. Fractures are typically classified as open or closed: Open fracture – bone that is broken and a break in the continuity of the skin has occurred either as a result of the broken bone ends […]
- Abdominal Evisceration ()
An abdominal evisceration is an open abdominal injury with organs protruding through the wound. Never replace the organs and cover with a thick moist dressing. Even better is a thick, moist, and occlusive dressing. A large multi trauma dressing is opened, the dressing is moistened on one side and covers the eviscerated organs. A large […]
- Impaled Objects ()
It is better to leave impaled objects in place Impaled objects as a general rule should not be removed. Impaled objects are often tricky to remove without causing more damage or blood loss. Whenever possible, the object should be stabilized with bulky dressings and the patient moved as little as possible during transport. Controlling bleeding […]
- Sucking Chest Wounds ()
Pneumothorax is the medical term for a collapsed lung. It occurs when air enters the space around the lungs (the pleural space). This can happen when an open injury in the lung tissue causes air to leak into the pleural space. The resulting increased pressure on the outside of the lung causes it to collapse. […]
- How To Stop Bleeding ()
The application of direct pressure is the first and best move when the patient is bleeding The problem with bleeding is that bleeding can hide underneath patient clothing. There are times where the medics will know where the patient is bleeding from, and other times they are not sure. In order to be treated, bleeding […]
- Internal Bleeding ()
Imagine a patient is bleeding to death, but there is no blood to be seen Internal bleeding is bleeding that occurs within the body. An injury that damages the outside of the body is easy to see. A cut or tear in the skin usually bleeds. One can see what’s hurt, and it’s easy to […]
- Bleeding ()
Bleeding is the loss of blood. It can be external, or outside the body, like when you get a cut or wound. It can also be internal, or inside the body, like when you have an injury to an internal organ. Some bleeding, such as gastrointestinal bleeding, coughing up blood, or vaginal bleeding, can be a symptom of a […]
- Finding And Treating Shock (hypoperfusion) ()
The first clue is that there is no radial pulse The primary survey is how the medics actually meet the patient. During this initial meeting, the medics determine if the patient needs CPR, is conscious, has a clear airway, needs oxygen or ventilation, and is in shock. The first clue that that the patient may […]
- Field Triage of Injured Patients ()
- AED Specifics ()
Adult defibrillators are recommended after 2 to 4 minutes of consistent CPR. If blood flow has not been established with consistent chest compressions, the heart chambers will not have any blood. When the defibrillation takes place and converts the patients electrical rhythm to a viable rhythm, no blood flow will result. Without consistent chest compressions, […]