Soft Tissue Trauma | Hemorrhage
Hemorrhage: external or internal break in the vascular system. Adult can lose about 500 mL without harm while loss of 300 mL may kill and infant. External: soft tissue injury…
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February 16, 2017
Soft Tissue Trauma | Basics
Soft Tissue Trauma Injuries to skin and surrounding structures. Treatment: control bleeding and combat shock/hypoxemia Closed wounds: Contusion: bruising below dermis cause by blunt trauma Hematoma: swelling caused by leaking…
February 16, 2017
Trauma | Blood
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,…
February 16, 2017
Trauma | Cardiovascular System
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…
February 16, 2017
Trauma | Hemorrhage and Shock
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…
February 16, 2017