Abdominal Trauma
Abdominal Trauma Abdominal region is most difficult region to identify problems. Unrecognized abdominal injury is major cause of death in trauma patients. Rapid transport to surgery is their best hope.…
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March 9, 2017
Spinal Trauma
Head and Spinal Trauma Spinal Trauma: work to preserve as much function as possible for the patient. Always care for the patient as if the injury is unstable. Trauma affects…
March 9, 2017
Trauma | Brain Injury
Head and Spinal Trauma Brain Injury: Concussion, contusion, open injuries, hematoma and hemorrhage Signs and Symptoms: Headache Unequal, dilated or nonreactive pupils Loss of consciousness Retrograde amnesia = no recall…
March 9, 2017
Head and Spinal Trauma | Head & Neck
Head and Spinal Trauma Anterior Neck Trauma: injuries to the base of the neck carry the highest mortality rate. Major vessels, lungs, esophagus, trachea, cervical spine. Laceration of major vessels…
March 9, 2017
Head and Spinal Trauma | Eye Ear & Dental
Head and Spinal Trauma Eye, Ear and Dental Trauma: address life-threatening injuries first Ear: barotitis is caused by changes in barometric pressure. Treatments specific to injury: Direct pressure to lacerations…
March 9, 2017