Trauma | Kinematics
Kinematics of Trauma: kinematics is the process of predicting injury patterns resulting from the forces and motion of energy. Perform an overall assessment of the scene and the kinematics of…
Kinematics of Trauma: kinematics is the process of predicting injury patterns resulting from the forces and motion of energy. Perform an overall assessment of the scene and the kinematics of…
Trauma Statistics: leading cause of death ages 1-44 years 5th leading cause of death nationwide 60% of childhood deaths (MVA, choking) 80% of teenage deaths MVA Phases of Trauma Care…
Signs and Symptoms of Anaphylactic Shock Sense of agitation, confusion, decreased LOC Swelling of soft tissues like hands tongue and pharynx Wheezing, rales, rhonchi Tingling, burning, itching skin Abdominal pain…
Presentation, Signs and Symptoms Upper Airway: hoarse, stridor, edema, runny nose Lower Airway: bronchospasm, mucus, wheezing, decreased breath sounds Cardiovascular system: tachycardia, hypotension, dysrythmia, chest tightness GI: nausea, vomiting, cramps,…
Allergic Reactions Allergic Reaction: result from exposure to any substance to which an individual is sensitive Anaphylaxis: Specific type of allergic reaction caused by the interaction of anallergen (called an…