Trauma FISDAP Study Guide Flashcards
Phrenic nerves that control the diaphragm - ANSexit the spinal cord at C3, C4, and C5
Patient whos spinal cord injuring is below C5 - ANSmay lose the power to move intercostal
muscles, but the diaphragm should still be able to contract. Belly breathing
Patient whos spinal cord injuring is C3 or above - ANSlose their ability to breathe entirely
Long Term Complications of C-spine injury - ANSPneumonia and asthma are common because
muscles associated with the breathing usually are weakened.
Ecchymosis - ANSBlue or black discoloration associated with a closed wound; signifies bleeding
within or under the skin; also see contusion.
Indications for spinal immobilization - ANSPain or tenderness on palpation of the neck or spine
Indications for spinal immobilization - ANSPatient report of pain in neck or back
Indications for spinal immobilization - ANSParalysis or neurologic complaint (numbness, tingling,
partial paralysis of the legs or arms)
Indications for spinal immobilization - ANSPriapism (male patients)
Priapism - ANSpersistent and painful erection
Indications for tourniquet use - ANSIf bleeding does not stop from direct pressure
Indications for tourniquet use - ANSLife threatening extremity hemorrhage
Pathophysiology of Cushing's reflex - ANSIncrease in systolic and pulse pressure
Pathophysiology of Cushing's reflex - ANSReduction of heart rate (bradycardia)
Pathophysiology of Cushing's reflex - ANSIrregular respiration
Signs and symptoms of Sucking Chest Wound - ANSSucking noise
Signs and symptoms of Sucking Chest Wound - ANSDyspnea, or difficulty breathing
Signs and symptoms of Sucking Chest Wound - ANSTachypnea, which is rapid and shallow
breathing
Phrenic nerves that control the diaphragm - ANSexit the spinal cord at C3, C4, and C5
Patient whos spinal cord injuring is below C5 - ANSmay lose the power to move intercostal
muscles, but the diaphragm should still be able to contract. Belly breathing
Patient whos spinal cord injuring is C3 or above - ANSlose their ability to breathe entirely
Long Term Complications of C-spine injury - ANSPneumonia and asthma are common because
muscles associated with the breathing usually are weakened.
Ecchymosis - ANSBlue or black discoloration associated with a closed wound; signifies bleeding
within or under the skin; also see contusion.
Indications for spinal immobilization - ANSPain or tenderness on palpation of the neck or spine
Indications for spinal immobilization - ANSPatient report of pain in neck or back
Indications for spinal immobilization - ANSParalysis or neurologic complaint (numbness, tingling,
partial paralysis of the legs or arms)
Indications for spinal immobilization - ANSPriapism (male patients)
Priapism - ANSpersistent and painful erection
Indications for tourniquet use - ANSIf bleeding does not stop from direct pressure
Indications for tourniquet use - ANSLife threatening extremity hemorrhage
Pathophysiology of Cushing's reflex - ANSIncrease in systolic and pulse pressure
Pathophysiology of Cushing's reflex - ANSReduction of heart rate (bradycardia)
Pathophysiology of Cushing's reflex - ANSIrregular respiration
Signs and symptoms of Sucking Chest Wound - ANSSucking noise
Signs and symptoms of Sucking Chest Wound - ANSDyspnea, or difficulty breathing
Signs and symptoms of Sucking Chest Wound - ANSTachypnea, which is rapid and shallow
breathing
