Types of Bleeding trauma
Avulsion
Laceration
Abrasion
Contusion
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pleuritic chest pain
sharp, stabbing pain made worse by deep breath
... [Show More] or chest wall movement, often inflammation of pleura is cause.
emphysema
A disease of the lung, extreme dilation and eventual destruction of the pulmonary alveoli w/ poor exchange of Oxygen & CO2 (A form of COPD)
Obese is considered to be
20-30% over the ideal weight
Occiput
most posterior portion of the cranium
Intracerebral Hematoma
bleeding within the brain tissue itself
Subdural Hematoma
Blood beneath the dura but outside of the brain
ecchymosis
bruising/discoloration associated with bleeding within or under skin
Retractions
Movement in which the skin pulls in around the ribs during inspiration
DCAP-BTLS
D-deformities
C-contusions (aka bruise)
A-abrasions (superficial layer of skin)
P-punctures/penetrations
B-burns
T-tenderness
L-lacerations
S- swelling
Dysbarism
refers to medical conditions dealing with a change in ambient pressure, such as scuba diver or High altitude
e.g. Barotrauma- injury due to pressure effect on air space
Hematemesis
Vomited Blood (Suspect GI bleed)
Hematuria
Blood in urine
Hemoptysis
coughing up blood
Hyperventilation can be associated with
-Resp. Infection
-Aspirin overdose
-Hyperglycemia
Plasma
sticky, yellow fluid carrying blood cells and nutrients and transports cellular waste to organs of excretion
Remarkable vs Unremarkable
Unremarkable is meaning normal finding
decompensated shock
late stage of shock where BP is falling
ischemic stroke
1 of 2 main types of stroke; occurs when blood flow to particular part of brain is cut off by blockage(clot) inside a blood vessel
ischemia
a lack of oxygen that deprives the tissues of necessary nutrients , resulting from partial or complete blockage of blood flow, potentially reversible
pneumonia
inflammation or infection of lung by bacterial, viral or fungal cause
s/s of tension Pneumothorax
profound cyanosis
bulging intercostal muscles
unilaterally absent breath sounds
s/s of late heatstroke
weak, rapid pulse
status epilepticus
prolonged seizures without return of consciousness
subcutaneous emphysema
indicates air is escaping into chest wall from damaged lung
tidal volume
The amount of air (mL) moved in or out of the lungs in one breath
minute volume
amount moved in or out minus the dead space
automaticity
the ability of cardiac muscles to contract without stimulation from nervous system.
anterior fontanelle fuses between ages?
9 and 18 months (which is the area between the 2 front and 2 parietal bones of skull)
diving reflex
slowing of heart rate in cold water
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
attacks of severe shortness of breath and coughing occurring at night
jugular vein distention
bulging of jugular veins; may be result of tension pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade, pressure in chest, fluid overload
Cardiac Tamponade
compression of heart as a result of buildup of blood or other fluid in the pericardial sac, leads to decreased cardiac output [Show Less]