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Definition of a wound |
A break in the continuity of the skin |
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What type of wound is 1 |
Incised |
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What type of wound is 2 |
Abrasion/graze |
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What type of wound is 3 |
Laceration |
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What type of wound is 4 |
Contusion/Bruise |
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What type of wound is 5 |
Puncture |
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What type of wound is 6 |
Gunshot |
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When dealing with any objects in a wound what should you avoid |
Removing them |
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There are two types of bleeding which are |
External & internal |
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When an artery bleeds it |
Spurts blood Has a pulsating flow Bright red in colour |
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When a vein bleeds it |
A steady slow flow Dark red in colour |
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When a capillary bleeds its |
Slow & even flow |
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How do you manage a mild to moderate haemorrhage? |
Apply a dressing, apply firm direct pressure over the wound. Where possible elevate the bleeding point above the heart |
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When catastrophic haemorrhage occurs in Head, Neck, Torso and cannot be managed with direct pressure you should: |
Pack with haemostatic gauze and apply fresh dressings and direct pressure |
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When catastrophic haemorrhage occurs in the limbs you |
Should apply a tourniquet 5cm proximal to the wound. If the bleeding is not controlled by the first tourniquet apply a second one above the first one |
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When applying a CAT tourniquet what should you note? |
The time it was applied - make note on PCR and the tourniquet itself |
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When dealing with internal bleeding you must be observant for: |
Signs of shock Guarding Rigidity Pain Swelling Bruising |
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What is an Arteriovenous Fistula |
Surgically created vein for vascular access. Created by surgically joining a artery and a vein |
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What is an arteriovenous graft |
It is a looped, plastic tube that connects the artery to a vein |
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What is venous catheter |
Also called a central line, it is a long thin tube used to give medicines, fluid or blood over a long period of time. Often inserted into the arm or chest into a large vein |
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Should the AVF/AVG leak or bleed what should you do? |
Apply direct pressure and transport to ED Priority is to stop the bleeding not preserve the fistulae |
