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EMT Ch. 27

Soft Tissue Injuries

TermDefinition
Bodily openings are lined with mucous membranes
Three types of soft-tissue injuries: Closed injuries ▪Open injuries ▪Burns
hematoma is blood collected within damaged tissue or in a body cavity.
Compartment syndrome results from the swelling that occurs whenever tissues are injured. Can result from a Crushing Injury.
abrasion is a wound of the superficial layer of the skin.
Laceration is a jagged cut.
Incision is a sharp, smooth cut.
avulsion separates various layers of soft tissue so that they become either completely detached or hang as a flap.
RICES ▪Rest ▪Ice ▪Compression ▪Elevation ▪Splinting
evisceration organs protrude through the wound
Remove an impaled object only when ▪The object is in the cheek or mouth and obstructs the airway. ▪The object is in the chest and interferes with CPR.
rabies ▪Acute, potentially fatal viral infection of the central nervous system ▪Can affect all warm-blooded animals ▪Transmitted through biting or licking an open wound
Burn severity depends on: ▪Depth of burn ▪Extent of burn
Superficial (first-degree) burns Involve only the top layer of skin
Partial-thickness (second-degree) burns Involve the epidermis and some portion of the dermis. Blisters are present.
Full-thickness (third-degree) burns Extend through all skin layers
Severe Burns Any full thickness burn. Partial thickness covering more than 20%
Moderate Burn Partial thickness burns covering 10%-20% TBSA
Minor Burns Partial thickness burns covering less than 10% TBSA
Inhalation Burns ▪Upper airway damage ->inhalation of superheated gases. ▪Lower airway damage->inhalation of chemicals and particulate matter.
Carbon monoxide intoxication should be considered whenever a group of people in the same place all report a headache or nausea.
Severity of chemical burns ▪Type of chemical ▪Concentration of the chemical ▪Duration of the exposure
Electrical Burns ▪There may be a large amount of deep tissue injury. ▪Can have entrance and exit wound
Alpha Radiation Little penetrating energy easily stopped by the skin
Beta Radiation Greater penetrating power, but blocked by simple protective clothing
Gamma Radiation Very penetrating; easily passes through the body and solid materials
To protect yourself from radiation… Time Distance Shielding
Created by: DFroisland
 

 



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