EMT FISDAP Trauma Study guide Questions and Answers
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SIgns and symptoms of referred pain - ANSWER Pain that is
somewhere else in the body and not at the actual injury site.
Subcutaneous Emphysema - ANSWER When gas or air is in the
layer under the skin
Crepitus - ANSWER Crackling or grating sound caused by bones
rubbing against each other
Ecchymosis - ANSWER Discoloration of the skin from bleeding
underneath, Caused by contusion
Techniques for opening the airway - ANSWER head tilt/chin lift,
modified jaw thrust (for possible spinal injury)
Cushing's Reflex - ANSWER Nervous system response to
increased intracranial pressure (ICP). SIgns and symptoms are
increased bp, irregular breathing bradycardia. Usually seen in
terminal stage of acute head injury