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3 steps to Stabilizing an Impaled Object |
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1. Stabilize the impaled body part. Except: a. it is causing and Airway obstruction b. it interferes with CPR 2. Remove clothing and apply a bulky dressing. 3. Protect the impaled object by placing a rigid item over it. |
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| When the body, or a body part, receives more radiant energy than it can absorb with out injury. |
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| Name 3 sources of energy. |
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1. Toxic Chemicals 2. Electricity 3. Heat |
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| What are the 5 factors to consider when accessing Burn Severity? |
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1. What is the depth of the burn 2.What is the extent of the burn? 3. Are any critical ares involved, (face, upper airway, hands..) 4. Are ther any preexisting medical conditions? 5. Is the patient under 5 or older than 55? |
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| According to depth, what are the 3 types of Burns? |
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1. Superficial (first degree) - involve only top layer of skin, the epidermis. 2. Partial-thickness ( second-degree) - involve the epidermis and some parts of the dermis 3. Full-thickness (third-degree) - extend through all skin layers and may involve subcutaneous layer, muscle, bone anor internal organs. |
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Describe Superficial (first-degree) burn. |
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| the skin turns red but does not blister or actually burn through. |
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| Describe Partial-thickness (second-degree) burns. |
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| the skin is moist, mottled, and white to red. Blisters are common/ |
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| Describe Full-thickness (third-degree) burns. |
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| The burned area is dry and leathery and may appear white, dark brown, or even charred. |
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is a tool to help assess the surface area affected. Adults: Head - 9, Rt Arm - 9, Lt Arm - 9, Rt Leg - 18, Lt leg - 18, Front Trunk - 18, Back - 18, Genitals -1 Children:(difference) Head -12, Legs - 16.5 Infants: (difference) Head - 18, Legs 13.5 |
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Occurs whenever a toxic substance contacts the body. Most are caused by strong acids or strong alkalis. |
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| Treatment for Chemical Burns |
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Flush contaminated area. For dry chemicals, always brush off skin and clothing before flushing with water. |
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| Results of contact with high or low voltage electricity. |
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| What's required for Electricity to flow? |
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| There must be a complete circuit between the electrical source and the ground. |
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| any substance that prevents theis circuit ftom being completed, such as rubber. |
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| Any substance that allows a current to flow through it. |
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| What are the 2 dangers specifically associated with electrical burns? |
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1. There may be a large amount of deep tissue injuried. 2. The patient may go into cardiac or respiratory arrest from the electric shock. |
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