FISDAP TRAUMA
When to apply tourniquet - ANSWhen direct pressure and all other bleeding control methods
have failed, apply tourniquet.
Tourniquet Placement - ANSPlace tourniquet approximately 2 inches above the wound. Used on
extremity injuries only.
Jaw Thrust Manuever - ANSOpening the airway of patient with suspected spinal injury, use Jaw
Thrust Maneuver.
Used in trauma to neck, head, or spinal injury.
Crepitus - ANSA grinding sensation caused by fractured bone ends or joints rubbing together.
Referred Pain - ANSPain felt in a place other than where the pain originated.
External Bleeding Control - ANSMost common and effective way to control external bleeding is
Direct Pressure.
External Bleeding Care - ANS*Direct pressure on wound
*Elevate wound.
*Pressure dressing with direct pressure.
*Tourniquet if direct pressure has not stopped bleeding.
*Apply oxygen, maintain airway, care for shock.
Ecchymosis - ANSBruise, contusion.
A discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding.
3 Types of External Bleeding - ANSArterial Bleeding (Arteries)
Venous Bleeding (Veins)
Capillary Bleeding (Capillaries)
Arterial Bleeding - ANSSpitting blood
Bright red color
Pulsating flow
Venous Bleeding - ANSDark red color
Steady, slow flow
Capillary Bleeding - ANSSlow, even flow
Oozing
When to apply tourniquet - ANSWhen direct pressure and all other bleeding control methods
have failed, apply tourniquet.
Tourniquet Placement - ANSPlace tourniquet approximately 2 inches above the wound. Used on
extremity injuries only.
Jaw Thrust Manuever - ANSOpening the airway of patient with suspected spinal injury, use Jaw
Thrust Maneuver.
Used in trauma to neck, head, or spinal injury.
Crepitus - ANSA grinding sensation caused by fractured bone ends or joints rubbing together.
Referred Pain - ANSPain felt in a place other than where the pain originated.
External Bleeding Control - ANSMost common and effective way to control external bleeding is
Direct Pressure.
External Bleeding Care - ANS*Direct pressure on wound
*Elevate wound.
*Pressure dressing with direct pressure.
*Tourniquet if direct pressure has not stopped bleeding.
*Apply oxygen, maintain airway, care for shock.
Ecchymosis - ANSBruise, contusion.
A discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding.
3 Types of External Bleeding - ANSArterial Bleeding (Arteries)
Venous Bleeding (Veins)
Capillary Bleeding (Capillaries)
Arterial Bleeding - ANSSpitting blood
Bright red color
Pulsating flow
Venous Bleeding - ANSDark red color
Steady, slow flow
Capillary Bleeding - ANSSlow, even flow
Oozing
