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MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES
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Health Care
Undergraduate 1
11/12/2011

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Term
2 types of Fractures
Definition
1. open: more serious; can have blood loss, infection

2. closed:more common
Term
Dislocations
Definition
Injury to capsule and ligament at a joint and results in displacement of bone and at a joint.
Term
Sprains
Definition
partial or complete tearing of ligament at a joint
(ligaments attach bone to bone)
Term
Strains
Definition
stretching and tearing of muscles and tendons
(tendons attach muscle to bone)
Term
Signs and symptoms of Musculoskeletal Injuries
Definition
-pain and tenderness
-DOTS (deformities/ open wounds/ tenderness/ swelling)
-discoloration
Term
*4 Principles of splinting
Definition
1. splint in position found
2. splint with out causing further tissue damage (prevent closed fracture from becoming open fracture)
3. Splint above and below and injury
4.Check circulation before and after splinting.
Term
FIRST AID: RICE
Definition
R- rest
I- Ice/Immobilize
C- Comepression bandage
E- Elevate
Term
What is the only way to distinguish a closed fracture from a sprain?
Definition
With an xray
Term
Back Problems are __________.
Definition
#1 problem for workers comp.
Term
ligaments attach ________ to _________
Definition
bone to bone (sprain)
Term
tendons attach ______ to __________
Definition
muscle to bone (strain)
Term
Signs and symptoms: Chest Injuries
Definition
1. difficulty breathing
2. coughing up blood
3. obvious deformity
4. pale, ashen skin color
5. pain at site of injury
Term
FIRST AID: rib injuries?
Definition
bind arm to injured side and administer oxygen
Term
First Aid: sucking chest wound due to penetration of an object
Definition
apply an occlusive dressing which is airtight. EX: plastic wrap, tape down 3 corners of the bandage
Term
Signs and Symptoms: Abdominal+ Pelvic Injuries
Definition
1. blood in urine / vomit / stool
2. coughing up blood
3. stomache may feel hard
4. organs may stick out of wound
5. pain and tenderness
Term
what are the 4 quadrants of the chest area
Definition
Right Top: liver
Left Top: stomach, pancreas, gall bladder
Right Lower: intestine
Left Lower: intestine
Term
First Aid: Kicked in the genitals
Definition
Lie on the back, pillow or blanket under hips, bend knees slightly, or up to chest for males.
Term
FIRST AID: If female is bleeding from vaginal areas...
Definition
-apply direct pressure with sanitary pad or gauze
-seek medical attention for infection usually
Term
FIRST AID: Injury to the genitals with bleeding
Definition
-Give a clean pad- apply direct pressure
-seek medical attention for infection usually
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