Face and Neck Trauma JBlearn Interactive Lecture

What is the correct treatment for profuse bleeding of facial injuries

apply direct pressure

What is the primary treatment for a pt with a chemical burn to the eye

Irrigation with sterile saline

What is the MOST significant complication associated with facial injuries

airway compromise

What is subcu emphysema?

Crackling sensation felt on palpating caused by presence of air in the soft tissue

A young pt was assaulted you note ecchymosis orbital swelling and malocclusion. As you continue your inspection you sense movement in the palate.

Le forte fracture

If a pt had a foreign body impaled in the globe of the eye, which type of fessing would be applied

Moist sterile dressing protective cup for the affected eye and bandage for the unaffected eye

What is anisocoria?

Naturally occurring uneven pupil size.

For a pt with penetrating injury to the neck which type of dressing should you apply

Occlusive dressing sealed on 3 sides

You are assessing a pt and note bright red blood in the anterior chamber of the eye. How should you transport this pt

On the backboard witht the head elevated 40*

A 16 year old male was struck in the face by a baseball bat during practice. He presents supine on the ground and is unresponsive, with blood and broken teeth in the airway

Roll the pt onto his side

Which of the following anatomical structures are found in a zone 1 of the neck

Subclavian veins, aortic arch

You are assessing a female pt who has suffered several facial lacerations during an automobile accident. As you examine her eyes with your penlight, you observe a circular shadow over the left iris

The pt is wearing hard contact lens