Trauma | Burn Severity
Burn Severity: What is the depth of the burn? Superficial (no blister), Partial thickness (blister), Full thickness (all layers, nerve endings destroyed) What is the extent of the burn? Rule…
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March 9, 2017
Stages Of Shock
Shock: body’s response to poor perfusion Barorecepters: sensory nerve endings that sense changes in BP from vaso dilation/constriction Lower BP in response to increased arterial pressure Inhibit medulla Excite vagal…
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