Ch 33 Neck/Face Trauma
The correct emergency treatment for profuse bleeding with facial injuries includes
Application of direct pressure
If a nose fracture is suspected, the EMT should
Apply cold compresses
How long should you irrigate eyes for chemical burns?
20 minutes
What is the primary concern with facial fractures?
Airway Compromise
List the structures of the neck
Carotid Arteries, Jugular Arteries, Trachea, Larynx
Injuries serious enough to cause orbital fractures may also cause trauma to the
Cervical Spine
What can a skull fracture cause?
Clear or bloody fluid draining from the ear
An EMT should only attempt to remove a foreign object from the...
Conjunctiva
Four types of facial fractures?
Maxilla, Mandible, Nasal Orbital, Malar
A chemical burn represents a
Dire emergency
Four signs/symptoms of orbital fractures?
Double vision, Decrease in vision, Nasal Discharge, Tender w/palpation
An eye injury involving an eye being pulled out of its socket
Extrusion
Lacerations, bruising, and burns are injuries to the
Eyelid
Part of the eye that focuses light to the retina
Lens
Bony structures of the skull that surround the eyes
Orbits
Anterior Chamber
Part of the eye that holds
The tough, outer coat of the globe
Sclera
Five anatomical structures of the eye
Sclera, Lens, Iris, Pupil, Cornea
Why may facial injuries bleed so profusely?
The face has many blood vessels
Where are injuries to the globe best treated?
The hospital