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Tony Melendez RN BS, MICN, EMS Educator
2013
Musculo-skeletal Injuries
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Bone Fractures
Simple-no disruption of skin
Compound-skin disrupted
Signs/Symptoms bruising
pain and tenderness
deformity and shortening
angulation
crepitus
instability
Bone injuries can bleed profusely
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Neuro-vascular Compromise
Complication of fractures. Nerves and vessels usually run together in flexor surface of major joints
Femoral Triangle
From medial to lateral :Lymphatics; Vein; Artery; Nerve
Checking “PMS”:
Pulses
Motor function
Sensory function
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Pulse check sites
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A.V.N. Intertwined Harmony!
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The Five “P”s of extremity injury assessment
Pain: location & severity scale
Pulse: presence, absence
Paresthesia- abnormal sensation
Paralysis- from peripheral nerve damage
Pallor- check color, temperature, capillary refill
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Manipulating Fractures: Indications
Pulseless extremity
Absent distal sensation
Extended transport time
Inability to transport
because of patient position
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Sprains and Strains
Sprain: a injury to ligaments (bone to bone)
pain and tenderness
edema
discoloration
Strain-injury to tendon or Muscle (muscle to bone)
acute, tearing pain at onset of injury
pain on movement
muscle spasm
weakness or loss of function
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Principles of splinting
Cut open clothes as necessary to visualize part
Always evaluate & report “PMS’ before and after splinting
Can apply gentle traction to severely angulated or pulseless extremity not to exceed 10 pounds of pressure
If resistance, splint as it lies
can easily lacerate vessel/nerve with bone part
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Principles of splinting (cont)
Cover open wounds
with moist, sterile dressing before splinting.
Proper splinting involves immobilizing one joint above
and 1 joint below the area of injury
Pad splint
Cover exposed bone with sterile, moist saline gauze!
Splint en route
with life-threatening injuries
Splint before transport if patient is stable
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Pelvic fractures
Potential for severe hemorrhage
can lose 2-20 units blood
(1 unit PRBC = 300ml x 20 units = 6000ml = 6L)
risk for hypovolemia, bladder laceration, internal organ damage
Treatment
Spinal immobilization
Rapid transport, IVs en route
Pelvic binder system
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Pelvic Fracture “Open Book”
pelvic fracture on MRI “Open Book” Fx on x-ray
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Securing device: many types available
T-pod pelvic binder Binder in place on body
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Femur fractures
Subtle or marked deformity given maturation of Quadriceps
Risk for
Hypovolemia from mod. bleeding into thigh
fat embolus (PE evolution)
neurological impairment
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Treatment for femur fracture
Traction splint-when more time available
Either Sager or Hare Traction splint
With any splinting document Pre & Post distal PMS
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Hare Traction Splint
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Sager Splint
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Indications for a traction splint:
Long bone fracture of the lower extremity
- mid shaft femur
- OR…proximal and middle 3rd of the
tibia or fibula with neuro-vascular compromise.
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Contraindications of a traction splint:
Pelvic fracture
Hip injury
Knee injury
Lower 3rd (near ankle) of a lower leg injury
Ankle and foot fractures
Distal end of femur fracture
Partial amputation or avulsion of the leg
More than one fracture of the same extremity
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Hip Fractures
Especially elderly
may not c/o pain
check distal pulses/capillary refill
Shortened limb, Externally rotated limb
Support knee with pillows
Backboard
Can splint legs together with pillow between
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Hip dislocation Is orthopedic emergency
Requires reduction to prevent sciatic nerve injury and necrosis
Prop with pillows in position of comfort
Can splint with uninjured leg to prevent movement
Backboard provides rigid stability
No traction splint!!
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Shoulder Dislocation
Presents with deformity, decreased ROM
Check distal PMS
Position of comfort
Splint arm as it lies
Sling/swathe/pillows
Ice
Assess for other injuries
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Other injuries Knee
If pulse absent, may need to straighten leg using gentle in-line traction
Proximal Tib /Fib dislocation can sever or occlude popliteal artery.
A true surgical emergency with acute distal cyanosis & severe pain
Clavicle fx
deformity over clavicle
dropped shoulder (bent forward)
sling and swathe
ice
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Other injuries
Elbow injury-
immobilize in injured position with rigid splint
ice
Upper/lower arm/wrist
splint in position of function
remove jewelry
ice
sling
check PMS
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Dislocations Symptoms
rigidity or stiff joint
deformity of joint
pain and swelling
common in shoulder, kneecap, fingers
Risk for neurovascular compromise
Check for “PMS”
before and after splinting
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Amputations Crushing amputation poor prognosis
Partial amputation 50% or more severed
may bleed profusely
Complete vessel spasm prevents blood loss
Degloving skin and adipose torn away
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Management of Amputation stump
Control hemorrhage with direct pressure
tourniquet are an option with uncontrolled bleeding
note time tourniquet applied
Elevate stump
Cover with moist saline, sterile dressing
Do not complete amputation
even if hanging by small tissue piece
actually may provide blood flow or innervations
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Management of Amputated Part
Rinse with normal saline
Wrap with sterile gauze
Put in plastic bag and seal
Place bag on ice
Bring all parts found
Part may be re-implanted (microsurgery)
or used for grafts
Cover proximal end with
moist, sterile dressing
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SOFT TISSUE INJURY
THE SKIN
Four major functions of the skin
Thermoregulation (AV anastamoses)
Protection (largest Immune organ
Secretion (sweat, sebaceous oils)
Sensory reception
Touch, pressure, vibration, temperature, pain, wind
via mvmt of hair follicles
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SOFT TISSUE INJURY
A disruption in the skin …
can result in a disturbance in fluid, electrolyte levels, or
temperature control.
Loss of skin integrity provides entry for microorgansims.
Infection
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SOFT TISSUE INJURY
Abrasion
Avulsion
Degloving
Contusion
Laceration
Puncture
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Dramatic De-gloving
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Dramatic De-gloving
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Surgical approach to repair…dramatic
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Questions?
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Overuse syndrome
If you rely on your hands to complete most of your work, you are more prone to overuse. Also repeated use.
Primarily affects upper extremities & hands.
Typists, Waiters, using wrenchs, hammers, drills, etc..
Microtrauma occurs from small soft tissue tearing during overuse.
Eventually your muscles and tissues become more traumatized and scar tissue can develop resulting in pain and loss of use.
Treatment involves rest
Utilize R.I.C.E. nmemonic
Overuse can be avoided.
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Preventing Overuse syndrome
Conditioning is the key!
Treat yourself like an athlete.
Warm up your muscles with stretching exercises before you
start your day.
Take rest breaks after excessive use to repeat stretching
exercises.
After a long day at work, don't just stop using your hands!
Would you run a marathon and just stop when you got to the
finish line?
You need to gradually cool down your over-worked muscles.
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Pain Assessment
LOS ANGELES COUNTY EMS AGENCY
MEDICAL CONTROL GUIDELINES
ASSESSMENT
PAIN ASSESSMENT
PRINCIPLE:
GUIDELINE:
A L S / B L S
1.
2. Assess and document the numeric pain intensity scale of 0-10.
(0 = no pain 10 = most severe pain)
The initial assessment of pain shall include the following:
Onset
Provoked
Quality
Region/Location
Scale/Intensity
Time/Duration
1. All patients with any complaint of pain shall have an appropriate assessment and pain management.
2. An accurate and thorough assessment of pain requires that an initial assessment and ongoing assessment be
performed and documented.
3. Measurement of a patient’s pain is subjective; therefore, the patient is the best determinant of the presence and
severity of their pain.
3. If unable to use the “numeric pain intensity” scale, use the “facial expression” pain scale.
4. Recording a level of pain using a pain scale is the community standard of care and provides health care
providers with a baseline against which to compare subsequent evaluations of the patient’s pain.
5. The pain scales utilized in Los Angeles County are the numeric pain intensity scale and the “facial expression”
pain scale.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
No Pain Some Discomfort Having Discomfort Mild Pain Moderate Pain Severe Pain Most Severe Pain
Reassessment of the patient’s pain shall be performed frequently and following any treatment and/or pain
management. Document the pain scale/intensity in the “medication” section “result” box.
4.
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Definition of Pain Pain is a sensory and emotional experience
associated with actual or potential tissue injury.
Pain is a subjective feeling of discomfort that is impacted by
Environment,
cultural
and/or personal factors.
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Current Pain Management Philosophy
Pain relief may be one of the most important interventions
EMS providers can provide for the majority of their patients.
Pain should be assessed from the patient’s perspective.
Pain may cause additional stress, which can exacerbate the underlying problem.
Patients may be easier to manage if pain is treated.
Pain and pain relief can be measured and quantified in the pre-hospital setting.
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Clinical Signs of Pain
Increased heart rate
Increased respiratory rate
Elevated blood pressure
Facial expressions
Tears
Diaphoresis
Verbal expressions (moaning, etc.)
And Most importantly…..
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LA Co. DHS Medical Control Guideline:
Pain Assessment
All patients with any complaint of
pain shall have an appropriate
assessment and pain management.
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Barriers to Adequate Pain Assessment
Cognitively impaired patients
Subjective nature of pain
Language barriers
Age related barriers- both ends of the spectrum
Intensity of pain
Cultural diversity
Behavioral responses to pain
“Short” transport times
Machismo/stoic patients
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Assessment of Pain
O – Onset (What were you doing when the pain began?)
P – Provokes (What makes the pain worse or better?)
Q – Quality (What does the pain feel like?)
R – Radiating (Where does it hurt and does it move?)
S – Severity (Can you rate your pain on a scale of 1-10?)
T – Time (How long have you had the pain?)
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Medical Control Guideline
Pain Assessment Scales
Numeric pain intensity scale
Facial expression pain scale
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
No Pain Some Discomfort Having Discomfort Mild Pain Moderate Pain Severe Pain Most Severe Pain
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Pain Management Interventions
Splinting the injured limb
Positioning
Cooling (cold pack)
Distracting measures
Reassurance
Medication
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Who Should Receive
Pain Medication
Patients who have…
an isolated traumatic extremity injury,
burn,
fractured hip,
or chief complaint of pain.
Caution with:
Head injuries (complicates LOC eval)
Multisystem trauma (contributes to hypotension)
Labor (decreases contractions, depresses RR in neonate)
Abdominal pain (can mask diagnostic symptoms)
Elderly (magnified responses)
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Morphine Pain Management Adults:
IV Dosage : 2-10 mg slow IVP titrated to pain relief. May repeat to a max dose of 20mg.
IM Dosage : 10mg IM one time dose.
IV is the recommended route.
If unable to start an IV or patient does not require IV, IM is an option.
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Morphine Contraindications
Respiratory rate < 12 per minute
Allergy to MS
Altered level of consciousness
Hypovolemia/suspected volume depletion
Use with caution if systolic BP<100
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The End