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