Blood: 3 functions: Transportation: delivers O2 and nutrients, carries away wastes Plasma 55% of blood, fluid with proteins Erythrocytes: Red Blood Cells, most numerous of all blood cells, contains hemoglobin,…
Cardiovascular system Stroke volume: amount of blood pumped into the cardiovascular system in one heart contraction. Amount is usually around 70mL. Depends on: Contractility: the extent and velocity of muscle…
Hemorrhage and Shock Perfusion: The process by which oxygenated blood is delivered to the body tissues and wastes are removed. Diffusion: movement of particles from an area of greater concentration…
Trauma Types (Continued) Helmets and other Personal Protective Equipment are 29% effective in preventing fatal injuries Other Motorized Vehicle Collisions: Motorcycles: bilateral femur fractures common ATVs/Snowmobiles: head, back, neck and…
Types of Trauma Penetrating: invasive injury to the body where an opening in the skin is created Blunt: skin remains in-tact, but internal organs may be damaged Compression Sheer (change…