Chapters 5-6. After Primary Survey HOPS History, Observation, Palpation, Special Tests HIPS ...
-
Upload
madlyn-alexander -
Category
Documents
-
view
216 -
download
3
Transcript of Chapters 5-6. After Primary Survey HOPS History, Observation, Palpation, Special Tests HIPS ...
Chapters 5-6
After Primary Survey HOPS
History, Observation, Palpation, Special Tests HIPS
History, Inspection, Palpation, Special Tests HITS
History, Inspection, Touch
Details:• How, what, when, why, where?• Mechanism of injury• Acute or Chronic• Type of pain• Crepitus• Medication, previous history, other medical
conditions.
Bleeding Skin appearance Pupils Deformities Signs of sudden illness Swelling Discoloration Ability to walk Position of upper extremety
Deformity Inflammation
• 5 signs of inflammation Heat Redness Swelling Point tenderness Loss of function
Radial – Thumb side
Carotid – neck
Children 60-120; Adolescents 75-85; Adults 60-100
Practice!!!
Blood Borne Pathogens• Protect yourself prior to treating
Arterial bleeding• Bright red, rapid or spurting bleeding
Venous• Dark red, rapid, bleeding
Direct Pressure with gauze Place more gauze over soaked gauze Elevation Pressure Points
Splint above and below injury• In Joint, splint two bones on each side• Bone, splint joint above and below.
PRICE• Protection• Rest• Ice • Compression• Elevation
Don’t move, treat until EMS arrives Respiratory or cardiac arrest Breathing difficulties Closed head, neck, or back injury Shock Profuse bleeding Internal injuries Unresponsiveness Large joint dislocations Compound fractures Serious fracture Displaced fracture First time seizures Serious eye injuries
Danger of further harm• Environmental emergencies
Lightening, tornado, hurricane, fire, downed electrical lines, flooding
• Dangerous Scene Traffic, animals, etc.
Unable to provide Care• Unresponsive person lying on stomach• Heatstroke
Log Roll http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhQDm60_Px
c One Person Drag Walking Assist Hand Carry