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Afterload
The pressure in the aorta or the peripheral vascular resistance,
against which the left ventricle must pump blood. The greater the
afterload, the harder it is for the ventricle to eject blood into the
aorta.
Airbag Injuries
Common injuries include abrasions to the face, chest and arms.
Minor corrosive effects can occur because of the cornstarch on
the airbag, and it may irritate the skin.
Angular Impact in Motorcycle Crashes
The motorcycle strikes an object, or another vehicle at an angel
so that the rider sustains direct crushing injuries to the lower
extremity between the object and motorcycle.
,Animal Bite
Place a dry, sterile dressing on it. If its gross contaminated, you
may have to irrigate it before placing a dressing.
Arterial Air Embolism
When air enters into the pulmonary vasculature, air bubbles can
enter a coronary artery and cause a myocardial injury. These can
cause changes in vision, changes in behavior, changes in LOC.
Autonomic Nervous System
Monitors the body's needs from moment to moment, adjusting
the blood flow as required. Maintains homeostasis & is divided
into the parasympathetic & sympathetic components that oppose
each other and keep vital functions in balance.
Autoregulation
The body responds to a decrease in CPP by increasing the MAP.
Resulting in cerebral vasodilation and increased cerebral blood
, flow. However, this is a vicious cycle cause it actually increases
ICP.
Babinkski Reflex
Occurs when the toes move upward in response to stimulation of
the sole of the foot. Under normal circumstances, the toes move
downward.
Basilar Skull Fracture
Periorbital ecchymosis (racoon eyes), battle sign (ecchymosis
behind the ears).
Biots Respirations
Characterized by irregular rate, pattern, and volume of breathing
with intermittent periods of apnea.
Blunt Trauma