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    Penetrating Trauma

    ECRN Mod II 2010 CE

    Condell Medical Center EMS System

    IDPHSite code #107200E-1210

    Prepared by: Lt. William Hoover, Medical OfficerWauconda Fire District

    Reviewed/revised by: Sharon Hopkins, RN, BSN, EMT-P

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    Objectives

    Upon successful completion of this module, the ECRNwill be able:

    Identify epidemiologic facts for firearm relatedinjuries

    Identify relationship between kinetic energy andprediction of injury

    Identify how energy is transmitted from apenetrating object to body tissue

    Identify characteristics of handguns, shotguns andrifles

    Identify organ injuries associated with gunshotinjuries

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    Objectives contd

    Identify management goals for a patient with gunshotwounds

    Identify items that could cause stab/penetration

    trauma Identify potential internal organ injuries dependant on

    item causing stab/penetration injury

    Identify management goals for a stab/penetrating

    trauma patient

    Identify adult fluid challenge issues

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    Objectives contd

    Identify adult fluid challenge dosages

    Identify pediatric fluid challenge issues

    Identify pediatric fluid challenge dosages

    Identify indications for implementation ofintraosseous infusion

    Calculate pediatric fluid challenge dosages

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    Gunshots

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    Gunshot Victims

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    Firearm Related Injuries

    Gunshot wounds are either penetrating or

    perforating wounds

    Technical terms:

    Penetrating gunshots are when the bullet

    enters, but does not come out of the body.

    Perforating gunshots are when the bulletenters and exits the body

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    Perforating Gunshots

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    Penetrating gunshot

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    Entrance wound

    Surrounded by a

    reddish-brown area

    of abraded skin,

    known as the

    abrasion ring

    Small amounts of

    blood

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    Mechanism of Energy Exchange

    As bullet passes through tissue, it decelerates,

    dissipating and transferring kinetic energy to

    tissues

    Cause of the injury is the kinetic energy

    Velocity more important than mass in

    determining how much damage is done

    Small bullet at high speed will do more

    damage than large bullet at slow speed

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    Mechanism of Energy Exchange

    High velocity High powered rifles; hunting rifles

    Sniper rifles

    Medium velocity Handguns, shotguns

    Compound bows and arrows (higher energy released)

    Low velocity Knives, arrows

    Falling through plate glass window, stepping on

    things, bits flung by lawnmower

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    Medium & High Velocity

    These items are usually propelled by

    gunpowder or other explosive

    Faster the object, the deeper the injury

    Causes damage to the tissue it impacts

    Creates a pressure wave which causes

    damage frequently greater than the tissue

    directly impacted

    If bone is struck, bone shatters and multiple

    bone fragments are dispersed

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    Low velocity

    Usually a result of items such as knives that

    are propelled by a persons own power

    Also includes objects inadvertently stepped on

    Includes many objects a patient may be impaled

    on

    Damage usually limited to the area directly in

    contact with the object

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    Types of Firearms

    Pistols

    Revolver

    Semi-Automatic

    Shotguns Pump

    Semi-Automatic

    Rifles Bolt

    Lever action

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    Pistols Medium Velocity

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    Shotguns Medium Velocity

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    Rifles High Velocity

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    Projectiles High Velocity

    Rifle bullets are

    designed to have

    much greater

    velocity thanshotgun bullets

    Different size of

    casing provides

    more or lessgunpowder

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    7 mm rifle shell High Velocity

    Bonded design for deeppenetration and 90%+weight retention

    Streamlined design

    delivers ultra-flattrajectories

    Devastating terminalperformance across awide velocity range

    Unequaled accuracy andterminal performance forlong-range shots

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    Projectiles Medium Velocity

    Shotgun ammunitioncan be a variety of kinds

    Slugs are one largebullet in the shell

    Some shells containnumerous pellets ofvarious sizes

    This can influencepatients injuries

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    Shotgun Shell Medium Velocity

    12 Gauge Shotgun Slug 12 Gauge Shotgun with #6 shot

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    .38 caliber pistol ammunition

    Controlled expansion to

    1.5x its original

    diameter over a wide

    range of velocities Heavier jacket stands up

    to the high pressures

    and velocities of the

    highest performancehandgun cartridges

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    Compound Bows and Arrows

    Medium Velocity

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    Arrowhead Types Medium Velocity

    Target tips Broadhead

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    Arrow injuries

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    Another ouch.

    How would

    you initiallystabilize

    these

    wounds?

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    Principles of Wound Care

    What are principles of wound care for the twoprevious wounds?

    Scene safety even in the ED

    Control bleeding

    Usually little to no bleeding while object stillimpaled

    Prevent further damage

    Immobilize the object in placeGauze, tape, whatever it takes

    Reduce infection

    Prevent further contamination

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    Different Types of Knives

    Knives come in a wide

    variety of shapes and

    sizes

    The type of knife caninfluence the injuries a

    patient may have

    Hilt/handle of knife

    does not necessarily tell

    how long the knife is

    http://www.aceros-de-hispania.com/gb/infer.asp?ac=1&trabajo=listar&pa=cuchillos_machetes_knives&sg=cuchillos_machetes_knives
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    Anticipation of Injury

    Trajectory may or may not be straight

    Knowing anatomy helps anticipate organinjury

    Anticipating organ injury helps in knowingwhat signs and symptoms to watch for

    Anticipation of injury = proactive care

    Head wound = monitoring level of consciousness

    Chest wound = assessing lung sounds

    Abdominal wound = assessing internal blood loss

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    Stabbings

    15 year old stabbed in

    the head at a London

    bus stop

    Cannot determine fromthe outer wound what

    the damage is internally

    Assume the worse

    Stabilization of impaled

    objects extremely

    crucial

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    Police Officer Stabbing

    What injuries do you suspect?

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    Organ Injury

    Patient was shot

    with a MAC-10

    machine gun and

    sustained a

    liver injury

    Lap sponge under fold of skin

    Liver surface with injury noted to organ

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    Scene Safety

    Not exclusive to schools

    Fort Hood, TX Shooting (2009)

    Colorado Church Shootings (2007)

    Queens, NY Wendys Shooting (2000)

    Atlanta Day Trader Shooting (1999)

    San Ysidro McDonalds Shooting (1984)

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    Field Management Goals

    Critical patients need rapid transport per SOP

    Difficult to assess internal damage in the field

    Stop any visible bleeding that could cause

    hemorrhage hypovolemia

    Address airway issues

    Tension Pneumothoraxchest decompression

    Suction to keep airway open

    Intubate to secure the airway

    Surgery is the answer to critical gunshots

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    Field Management Goals

    Focus on the basics

    If there is a hole plug itIf there is bleeding stop it

    If they cant breathe ventilate

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    Region X

    Field Triage Criteria For AssessingTrauma Patients

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    Field Management Goals

    Short on scene time! Under 10 minutes! Immediate life threatening issues addressed

    Good BLS skills

    ALS treatment while enroute to the hospital Report called as early as possible

    Transport to Level 1 Hospital, if under 25

    minutes Transport to closest hospital if Level I >25

    minutes away

    Helicopter considered in unique situations

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    Patient Transport Decision From the

    Field

    Critical and Category I trauma patients

    Transported to highest level Trauma Center

    within 25 minutes

    Aeromedical transport remains an optionespecially in lengthy extrication and

    distance from the hospital

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    Field Categorization of the Critical

    Patient

    Systolic B/P < 90 x2

    Pediatric patient B/P < 80 x2

    Blood pressure values taken at least twice and

    5 minutes apart

    These patients transported to highest level

    Trauma Center within 25 minutes

    Field Categorization of the Category I

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    Field Categorization of the Category I

    Trauma Patient Unstable vital signs

    GCS < 10 or deteriorating mental status

    Best eye opening 4 points max

    Best verbal response 5 points max

    Best motor response 6 points max

    Respiratory rate 29

    Revised trauma score < 11

    Range 0-12

    3 components added together

    Converted GCS (3-15 score converted to 0-4 points)

    0 - 4 points for respiratory rate

    0 - 4 points for systolic blood pressure

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    Field Categorization of the Category I

    Trauma Patient

    Anatomy of injury

    Penetrating injuries to head, neck, torso, or groin

    Combination trauma with burns > 20%

    2 or more proximal long bone fractures Unstable pelvis

    Flail chest

    Limb paralysis &/or sensory deficits above wrist orankle

    Open and depressed skull fractures

    Amputation proximal to wrist or ankle

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    Patient Transport Decision From the

    Field Category II trauma patients

    Transported to closest Trauma Center

    These are stable patients with significant mechanism of injury

    You know they are stable because of frequent reassessment

    There is the potential for these patients to become unstable

    Recognize that pediatric patients often pull you into false

    sense of security (but so can adults)

    Peds patients maintain homeostasis as long as possible

    and when compensation fails, they deteriorate fast

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    Field Categorization of the Category II

    Trauma Patient

    Mechanism of injury

    Ejection from automobile

    Death in same passenger compartment

    Motorcycle crash >20 mph or with separation of

    rider from bike

    Rollover unrestrained

    Falls > 20 feet Peds falls > 3x body length

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    Category II Trauma Patient contd

    Mechanism of injury contd

    Pedestrian thrown or run over

    Auto vs pedestrian / bicyclist with > 5 mph impact

    Extrication > 20 minutes

    High speed MVC

    Speed > 40 mph

    Intrusion > 12 inches Major deformity > 20 inches

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    Category II Trauma Patient

    Co-morbid factors

    Age < 5 without car/booster seat

    Bleeding disorders or on anticoagulants

    Pregnancy > 24 weeks

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    Category III Trauma Patient

    All other patients presenting with traumatic injuries

    Fractures

    Sprains/strains

    Burns Falls

    Pain

    Provide routine trauma care

    Honor patients request for hospital choice asmuch as possible

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    Field to Hospital Communication

    EMS to call early; update as needed Gives time for hospital staff and resources to be

    mobilized

    The more critical the patient, most likely theshorter the report

    Important details to be given

    Head to toe picture needs to be painted Just as important to give tasks not completed

    Intubation versus bagging

    IV access obtained or not

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    Abbreviated Radio Report

    Department name, vehicle number and receivinghospital

    EMS to state, this is an abbreviated report

    Provide nature of situation and SOP being

    followedAge and sex of patient

    Chief complaint and brief history

    Airway and vascular status

    Current vital signs, GCS

    Major interventions completed or beingattempted

    ETA

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    Fluid

    Challenges

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    Adult Fluid Challenge

    Adult fluid replacement is in 200 ml

    increments (replacement formula 20 ml/kg)

    Storage issues

    IV bags are usually in ambulance, in bays

    Fluid eventually are at ambient temperatures

    70 fluid into 98.60 body will cause core body

    temperature to decrease

    Hypothermia results

    Cold patients become acidotic patients

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    Adult Fluid Challenge

    200 ml increments

    Formula is 20 ml/kg

    Example

    200 # patient = 100 kg

    100 kg x 20 ml/kg = 2000ml fluid challenge

    Reassess your patient as you are passing the

    200 ml mark Monitor breath sounds for fluid overload

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    Adult Fluid Challenges

    Vascular issues

    Vessel damage results in extensive blood loss

    EMS infuses Normal Saline

    NS does not carry oxygen; NS solves volume issue

    only

    Volume deficit can be filled, but patient still in

    distress due to lack of oxygen carrying capacity (ie:patient needs blood)

    Goal should not be to get a 120/80 blood

    pressure, rather to stabilize

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    Adult Fluid Challenges

    If your patients blood is becoming pink (ie:not red), they need more blood in the system!

    EMS typically does not carry blood in the field

    Important to accelerate transport to a facilitythat can add the blood and do the surgery torepair the underlying problem!!!

    Good BLS skills are more important than ALSskills for these types of patients!

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    Pediatric Fluid Challenges

    Pediatric shock protocol EMS carries Normal Saline

    Formula for fluid challenge is 20 ml per kg

    Can be administered up to three times total or upto 60 ml per kg total

    Smaller container (patient size) means less

    fluid means less oxygen carrying capacity Example:

    30# patient = 14 kg (30 2.2)

    14 x 20ml/kg = 280 ml fluid challenge

    Fl id Ch ll C l l ti P ti

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    Fluid Challenge Calculation Practice

    6 year old patient weighs 66 pounds 66 pounds = 30 kg

    Fluid challenge of 30 kg x 20 ml = 600 ml each time

    15 year old patient weighs 175 pounds

    175 pounds = 80 kg

    Fluid challenge of 80 x 20ml = 1600 ml fluid

    25 year old patient weighs 120 pounds

    Adult gets fluid challenge in 200 ml increments 75 year old patient weighs 180 pounds

    Adult gets cautious fluid challenge in 200 ml increments

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    Fluid Challenges

    Precautions

    All patients need to be monitored for potential

    CHF

    Even a previously healthy patient can be throwninto CHF

    Too much fluid too fast

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    Case Study #1

    EMS dispatched for double shooting @ 0942

    Ambulance enroute @ 0942

    Ambulance staged @ 0947

    Flight for Life notified @ 0952

    Scene secured by police @ 1000

    FFL in the air @ 1000 Patient contact made @1002

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    Case Study #1

    Ambulance enroute to landing zone @ 10:13

    FFL on ground @ 10:15

    FFL to Level I @ 10:23

    .38 caliber revolver pistol used in the shooting

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    Case Study #1

    Patient #1

    38 year-old female with multiple gun shot wounds

    Found in the basement of the house

    GSW to right hand (entry and exit)

    GSW to right side of neck (entry) and lower right

    ribcage (exit)

    GSW to right forearm (entry and exit)

    GSW to right humerus (entry and exit)

    GSW to left hand (entry and exit)

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    Case Study #1

    Patient #1 contd

    Approximately 2 liters of blood loss

    Responding to verbal stimuli

    Pupils: PERL

    Lungs: left (clear), right (rhonchi), normal effort

    Skin: Pale, dry, cool with delayed capillary refill

    Past medical history, meds & allergies unknown

    Unable to obtain B/P, femoral pulse @ 110

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    Case Study #1

    Respirations 22 with SPO2 of 94% on room air

    SPO2 increased to 99% after oxygen @ 15 L via

    NRB

    ECG: Sinus tachycardia with rate of 110

    Patient disoriented

    GCS = 9; RTS = 10

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    Case Study #1

    Treatment plan:

    Scene safety (field and in ED)

    ABCs performed

    Rapid transport with early communication to

    receiving facility

    Supplemental O2, IV enroute, monitor

    Immobilization by c-collar, backboard & headimmobilizers

    Patient needs to be exposed for evaluation of

    multiple gunshot wounds

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    Case Study #1

    Bleeding controlled to entry & exit wounds

    with trauma dressings

    Oxygen administered at 15 L via NRB mask

    IV of Normal Saline administered with 18 G in

    left extremity, wide open rate

    EMS crew monitored lung sounds and femoral

    pulses throughout call

    Patient transferred to FFL crew

    CMC (as Medical Control) notified

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    Case Study #1

    Is this a Category I or II trauma patient and

    why?

    Systolic B/P below 90

    GCS less than 10

    RTS less than 11

    Penetrating injuries to head, neck, torso or groin

    Category I trauma patient

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    EZ IO

    Have you used one on a

    patient or cared for a

    patient with one?

    High risk, low volumeprocedure

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    EZ IO

    Field indications

    Must meet all indications

    Shock, arrest, or impending

    arrest

    Unconscious/unresponsive

    to verbal stimuli

    2 unsuccessful IV attemptsor 90 seconds duration

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    EZ IO Contraindications

    Fracture of the tibia or femur

    Infection at insertion site

    Previous orthopedic procedure (knee

    replacement, previous IO insertion within 480

    ) Pre-existing medical condition (tumor near site,

    peripheral vascular disease)

    Inability to locate landmarks (significant edema)

    Excessive tissue at insertion site (morbid obesity)

    Hold leg up off bed to allow excess tissue to falldependently

    EZ IO Equipment

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    EZ IO Equipment Lithium drill

    Battery powered for 1000 insertions

    Needle Blue needle 25 mm (1) 15 G for patients over 88 pounds

    (40kg)

    Pink needle 15 mm (5/8) 15G for patients between 7 and

    88 pounds (3kg 40kg) EZ connect tubing

    Syringe

    Saline to prime EZ connect tubing

    Primed IV bag Pressure bag/B/P cuff

    Site prep material (ie: alcohol pad)

    Equipment Case

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    Equipment Case

    Needle sizes used in Region X

    EZ connect tubing

    10 ml syringewith saline

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    EZ IO Procedure

    Prime EZ connect tubing with saline; leave syringeattached (for flushing)

    Locate and cleanse site

    Proximal medial tibia

    Prepare driver and needle set; remove safety cap

    Insert needle at 900 angle

    Remove stylet

    Attach primed EZ connect tubing Aspirate then flush line with remaining saline

    Remove syringe only and connect primed IV set

    Confirm needle placement

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    Identifying

    Site

    Proximal medial tibia

    2 finger breadths below patella (to tibial

    tuberosity) and 1 finger breadth medially from

    tibial tuberosity

    May or may not be able to identify the tibial

    tuberosity at 2 finger breadths below patella As patient is lying supine, legs tend to roll slightly

    outward

    This presents the flat surface of the tibia

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    EZ IO Sites

    Proximal medial tibia Site approved for Region X EMS personnel

    FYI - Additional sites available

    Humeral Ankle

    Other EMS regions may use these additionalsites

    These additional sites may be accessed by MDinserting IO needle

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    Confirming EZ IO Placement

    Sudden lack of resistancefelt

    Needle stands up by self

    Bone marrow may benoted on aspiration

    No resistance to flushing

    IV runs with pressureapplied to IV bag

    No infiltration noted

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    Documentation OF EZ IO Insertion

    Document usual IV insertion information Time of insertion

    Size IV bag used

    Site, needle length, needle gauge

    Amount of fluid infused in the field

    Place fluorescent yellow arm band on patients wristto indicate insertion (or attempt) of IO

    Recommended to place on same side as insertion

    site Arm band used for successful and unsuccessful

    insertions

    Saline Lock/Extension Tubing

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    Saline Lock/Extension Tubing

    Field indication

    To establish an extension line between the IV catheter and

    the IV tubing

    Allows hospital staff to change IV tubing with less disturbance to

    the inserted IV catheter

    To have access to circulation without the need for fluids

    Equipment

    IV start pak

    IV catheter

    Macrobore extension set (7.25 inches)

    10 ml saline in syringe for priming tubing and flushing

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    Routine medical care SOP states:

    Establish 0.9 normal saline (NS) per IV/IO and

    adjust flow as indicated by the patients condition

    and age May use a saline lock cap on

    IV catheter hub for stable

    patients (not needing fluid

    resuscitation)

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    Region X SOP - Saline Lock

    Saline Lock Procedure

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    Saline Lock Procedure

    Establish an IV following sterile technique

    Remove stylet

    Insert distal tip of primed extension tubing/ salinelock into IV catheter

    If administering fluids, IV tubing should be alreadyattached to the extension tubing/saline lock

    Adjust flow rate

    If IV line is precautionary, flush extensiontubing/saline lock with 10 ml sterile normal saline

    Remove syringe

    Do not need IV tubing or IV bag

    b / l k

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    Extension Tubing/Saline Lock

    Connecting to IV catheter Keep IV site as distal as possible

    AC should not be your first choice

    We are requesting to start getting into habit ofadding this extension tubing to all IV starts

    IV Equipment for Saline Lock

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    IV Equipment for Saline Lock

    If patient needs fluid, attach primed IV tubing with bag to

    proximal end of extension tubing/saline lock

    Wipe off blue clave port with alcohol prep pad

    Push in and twist primed IV tubing to connect

    Adjust flow rate as indicated

    Document time, type, and size IV solution hung

    Distal tip of clave inserted into IV catheter

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    Extension tubing/Saline Lock In Place

    Extension tubing/saline lock properly secured

    Insertion site not taped over

    Clear view of insertion site through op-site/tegaderm

    dressing Access to port available

    Can easily attach primed

    IV tubing if need to beginfluid therapy

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    Improperly Secured IV Site

    Insertion site taped over

    Gauze bandaging under tape

    Increased risk of infection

    IV site properly covered with see

    through dressing

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    Extravasation of Medication

    To use the extension tubing/saline lock forinfusion, must verify that the line is patent

    Aspirate for blood return

    Stop infusion if patient complains of pain/burning

    Extravasation of IVPmedication resulting in

    amputation of several fingers.Patient c/o pain during IVPand medication deliveringcontinued anyway.

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    Case Study #2

    25 year-old male shot in the chest

    Police are on the scene

    Patient sitting on ground, leaning against car

    Several small casings on ground near victim

    Patient bleeding from small chest wound left

    anterior chest

    Patient is anxious, pale, diaphoretic with

    elevated respiratory rate

    C St d #2

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    Patient alert and oriented x3

    Complains of mild chest pain aggravated with

    deep breathing

    VS: 122/86, 90 20

    Hole noted in the left anterior chest about the

    3rd intercostal space

    No air seems to be moving throughthe hole

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    Case Study #2

    Interventions required

    Immediately seal the open wounds

    Dressing secured on 3 sides

    High flow oxygen administered via non-rebreather

    IV access established

    Contact Medical Control

    What Category trauma is this patient?Category I penetration of torso

    C St d #3

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    Case Study #3

    911 call to scene for a domestic incident Upon arrival, summoned to the back yard for a 23

    year-old female patient lying on the groundconscious and awake

    Patient states she was running out of the house andtripped down the stairs

    Tree branch noted impaled through right flank atlevel of umbilicus

    VS: 124/100; 120; 22; SpO2 98%; warm & dry

    No active bleeding

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    Case Study #3

    What injuries do youanticipate knowing

    entry point and angle

    of impalement?

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    Initial assessmentperformedto identify life threats

    Airway open

    Breathing without distress although patientis upset

    Circulation warm & dry; capillary refill 1 seconds; pulse steady and palpable at the

    radial site

    Disability & disrobe

    AVPU awake, cooperative, anxious

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    Case Study #3

    Categorization?

    Category I penetrating object to torso

    Interventions

    Secure impaled object, prevent further movement

    Manual control initially

    Gauze padding around entrance site

    Assess for exit wound

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    What internal injury is anticipated? Abdominal

    Solid organ bleeding

    Hollow organ spilling contents causing

    contamination Punctured vessels hemorrhage

    Chest

    Punctured diaphragm

    Punctured lung

    Punctured heart

    Punctured vessels

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    Case Study #3 Follow-up

    Patient taken to OR

    Stabilization maintained to prevent movement

    of impaled object

    Tree branch removed under direct

    visualization

    Abdominal cavity cleaned and flushed

    Patient did well and was discharged 5 days

    post-op

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    y

    EMS responded to a call at a tavern for a personshot

    Upon arrival, the patient lying on their right

    side, blood noted under their head Patient is breathing, radial pulse is palpable

    They do not open their eyes; the patient moans

    when touched; the patient withdraws What is first things first?

    SAFETY, SAFETY, SAFETY

    Case Study #4

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    Case Study #4

    Need to log roll patientprotecting C-spine

    Maintain clear airway

    GCS Eye opening 1

    Verbal response 2

    Motor response 4

    Total GCS - 7

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    y

    Report from EMS

    Description of wound(s) noted including body

    region

    Type of weapon used if information is available

    Distance from weapon if available

    Closer the range, the more energy that is

    behind the bullet/shot the greater the internal

    damage

    Note basic care provided (IV, O2, monitor)

    Case Study #5

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    Case Study #5

    A patient presents as a walk-in to your facility

    Approximately 2 hours ago, he was involved in

    a domestic disturbance

    Patient states his girlfriend hit him in the

    upper chest and he continues to have some

    pain and is now worried regarding the injury

    Awake and alert, vital signs stable

    Dried blood noted on upper chest wall midline

    Case Study #5

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    y You cant assess what you cant see remove

    clothing

    What injuries do you anticipate? Heart, lung, vessels

    Trachea

    Esophagus

    Visible wound

    Object viewed on x-ray

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    Case Study #5 Operative View

    Impaled object after removal

    Was near pulmonary artery but no damage

    Knife missed all vital structures

    Case Closure

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    Case Closure

    What saves lives when impaled/penetratingobjects are involved?

    Age and condition of patient

    Younger patients and those in good health cantolerate the insult better

    Rapid identification and transport from thefield

    Proper stabilization of the object to preventfurther damage by movement

    Rapid OR for direct visualization and repair

    Bibliography

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    Bibliography

    Hoover, C. Fluid Resuscitation Controversies. EMSMagazine. March 2010.

    Proehl, J. Emergency Nursing Procedures, 4th Edition.Saunders. 2009.

    Region X SOP March 2007; amended January 1, 2008.

    Smith, M. Lecture. Working Together EMS Conference2010.

    Wauconda Fire Department call records

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