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Terms in this set (260)
What is a Scene Size-Up? Observations made and actions taken at a trauma
scene before actually approaching the patient. It is
the initial step in the ITLS Primary Survey
What does "OPIM" stand for? Other Potentially Infectious Material
What equipment should you always -PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
take with you for trauma patients? -Patient transport device (stretcher, long spine
board, and so on) with effective strapping and
head motion-restriction device
-Rigid cervical extrication collar of an appropriate
size
-Oxygen and airway equipment, which should
include suction equipment and a BVM (Bag-Valve
Mask)
-Trauma box (bandage material, hemostatic agent,
tourniquet, blood pressure cuff, stethoscope)
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What are some of the potential injury -Cervical-spine fracture
patterns for a mechanism of Injury of -Flail chest
frontal impact? (Name 8) -Myocardial contusion
-Pneumothorax
-Aortic disruption
-Spleen or liver laceration
-Posterior hip dislocation
-Knee dislocation
What are some of the potential injury -Contralateral neck sprain
patterns for a mechanism of lateral -Cervical-spine fracture
impact (T-bone)? (Name 8) -Lateral flail chest
-Pneumothorax
-Aortic disruption
-Diaphragmatic rupture
-Laceration of liver, kidney or spleen
-Pelvic fracture
What are potential injury patterns for Exposure to all mechanisms (and mortality
a mechanism of ejection? increased)
What are some of the potential injury -Head injury
patterns for a mechanism of Injury of -Aortic disruption
pedestrian vs. car? (Name 4) -Abdominal visceral injuries
-Fracture pelvis and lower extremities
What is "index of suspicion"? The medical provider's estimate of a disease or
injury being present in a patient. A high index of
suspicion means there is a high probability the
injury is present. A low index of suspicion means
there is a low risk of the injury.
List the two basic mechanisms of Blunt and penetrating
motion injury
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Identify the three collisions 1. Machine collision
associated with a motor-vehicle 2. Body collision
collision (MVC) 3. Organ collision resulting in rupture, shearing, or
bruising
Name the five common forms of 1. Frontal-impact (head-on collision)
MVCs 2. Lateral-impact (T-bone collision)
3. Rear-impact collision
4. Rollover collision
5. Rotational collision
Using the three collisions associated Machine collision = Deformed front end
with a MVC, relate at least three Body collision = Spider-web pattern of windshield
frontal-impact collisions to potential Organ collision = Coup/contracoup brain, soft-
patient injuries to deformity of the tissue injury (scalp, face, neck),
vehicle, interior structures and body hyperextension/flexion of the cervical spine
structures.
Machine collision = Deformed front end
Body collision = Steering wheel ring fracture,
deformity and column displacement
Organ collision = Traumatic tattooing of patient's
skin
Machine collision = Deformity of vehicle
Body collision = Dashboard fracture and deformity
Organ collision = Facial trauma, coup/contracoup
brain, hyperextension/flexion of the cervical spine,
pelvis, hip and knee trauma
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Using the three collisions associated Machine collision = Deformed driver or passenger
with a MVC, relate at least three side
lateral-impact collisions to potential Body collision = Degree of door deformity (ex:
patient injuries to deformity of the armrest bent, outward or inward bowing of door)
vehicle, interior structures and body Organ collision = This cannot be predicted by
structures. external exam alone. Instead, consider organs
beneath areas of external injury:
-Head = Coup/contracoup
-Neck = Ranging from cervical-muscle strain to
fracture or subluxation with neurologic deficit
-Upper arm and shoulder = Injuries appear on the
side of the impact and are common, as are injuries
to the lower extremities
-Thorax/abdomen = Injuries from soft-tissue injuries
to flail chest, lung contusion, pneumothorax,
hemothorax, or possible traumatic aortic
dissection. Injuries include those to solid and
hollow organs
-Pelvis/legs = Pelvic, hip or femur fractures. Pelvic
injuries may also include dislocation, bladder
rupture and urethral injuries
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Terms in this set (260)
What is a Scene Size-Up? Observations made and actions taken at a trauma
scene before actually approaching the patient. It is
the initial step in the ITLS Primary Survey
What does "OPIM" stand for? Other Potentially Infectious Material
What equipment should you always -PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
take with you for trauma patients? -Patient transport device (stretcher, long spine
board, and so on) with effective strapping and
head motion-restriction device
-Rigid cervical extrication collar of an appropriate
size
-Oxygen and airway equipment, which should
include suction equipment and a BVM (Bag-Valve
Mask)
-Trauma box (bandage material, hemostatic agent,
tourniquet, blood pressure cuff, stethoscope)
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What are some of the potential injury -Cervical-spine fracture
patterns for a mechanism of Injury of -Flail chest
frontal impact? (Name 8) -Myocardial contusion
-Pneumothorax
-Aortic disruption
-Spleen or liver laceration
-Posterior hip dislocation
-Knee dislocation
What are some of the potential injury -Contralateral neck sprain
patterns for a mechanism of lateral -Cervical-spine fracture
impact (T-bone)? (Name 8) -Lateral flail chest
-Pneumothorax
-Aortic disruption
-Diaphragmatic rupture
-Laceration of liver, kidney or spleen
-Pelvic fracture
What are potential injury patterns for Exposure to all mechanisms (and mortality
a mechanism of ejection? increased)
What are some of the potential injury -Head injury
patterns for a mechanism of Injury of -Aortic disruption
pedestrian vs. car? (Name 4) -Abdominal visceral injuries
-Fracture pelvis and lower extremities
What is "index of suspicion"? The medical provider's estimate of a disease or
injury being present in a patient. A high index of
suspicion means there is a high probability the
injury is present. A low index of suspicion means
there is a low risk of the injury.
List the two basic mechanisms of Blunt and penetrating
motion injury
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Identify the three collisions 1. Machine collision
associated with a motor-vehicle 2. Body collision
collision (MVC) 3. Organ collision resulting in rupture, shearing, or
bruising
Name the five common forms of 1. Frontal-impact (head-on collision)
MVCs 2. Lateral-impact (T-bone collision)
3. Rear-impact collision
4. Rollover collision
5. Rotational collision
Using the three collisions associated Machine collision = Deformed front end
with a MVC, relate at least three Body collision = Spider-web pattern of windshield
frontal-impact collisions to potential Organ collision = Coup/contracoup brain, soft-
patient injuries to deformity of the tissue injury (scalp, face, neck),
vehicle, interior structures and body hyperextension/flexion of the cervical spine
structures.
Machine collision = Deformed front end
Body collision = Steering wheel ring fracture,
deformity and column displacement
Organ collision = Traumatic tattooing of patient's
skin
Machine collision = Deformity of vehicle
Body collision = Dashboard fracture and deformity
Organ collision = Facial trauma, coup/contracoup
brain, hyperextension/flexion of the cervical spine,
pelvis, hip and knee trauma
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Using the three collisions associated Machine collision = Deformed driver or passenger
with a MVC, relate at least three side
lateral-impact collisions to potential Body collision = Degree of door deformity (ex:
patient injuries to deformity of the armrest bent, outward or inward bowing of door)
vehicle, interior structures and body Organ collision = This cannot be predicted by
structures. external exam alone. Instead, consider organs
beneath areas of external injury:
-Head = Coup/contracoup
-Neck = Ranging from cervical-muscle strain to
fracture or subluxation with neurologic deficit
-Upper arm and shoulder = Injuries appear on the
side of the impact and are common, as are injuries
to the lower extremities
-Thorax/abdomen = Injuries from soft-tissue injuries
to flail chest, lung contusion, pneumothorax,
hemothorax, or possible traumatic aortic
dissection. Injuries include those to solid and
hollow organs
-Pelvis/legs = Pelvic, hip or femur fractures. Pelvic
injuries may also include dislocation, bladder
rupture and urethral injuries
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