The document discusses soft tissue injuries, including closed wounds which involve injury beneath unbroken skin, and open wounds which break the skin. It outlines the signs and symptoms of each and the pre-hospital treatment steps. For open wounds, the six treatment steps are: control bleeding, apply dressing using decontamination, cover the wound completely, ensure firm but not tight bandaging, avoid covering fingertips, and transport promptly. Specific treatments are also covered for injuries to eyes, ears, neck, abdomen, and genitals.
3. OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this lesson you will
be able to define.
Soft tissue injuries, open and close wound
Two steps to treat a closed wound
Six steps to treat an open wound.
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4. OBJECTIVES
Pre-hospital treatment for eye, ear and neck
injuries.
Pre-hospital treatment of abdominal and genital
injuries.
Pre-hospital treatment for.
a) Impaled object in the eye or cheek
B) Bleeding neck injuries
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5. SOFT TISSUE INJURY
INJURY TO THE SKIN, MUSCLE, NERVES AND
BLOOD VESSELS.
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6. CLOSED WOUND
INJURY TO THE SOFT-TISSUE BENEATH UNBROKEN
SKIN
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7. SIGN AND SYMPTOMS OF
CLOSED WOUND
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SWELLING
TENDERNE
SS
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DISCOLOURATION
POSSIBLE
DEFORMITY
9. PHT OF CLOSED WOUND
Use universal precautions and secure the
scene
Apply RICE method
Monitor the patients and check vital sign
Treat for shock
Transport the patient to the EMS as soon as
possible.
Note:- Apply ice 20 min in one hour
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10. OPEN WOUND
A Soft Tissue-Injury Resulting In Breaking Of
The Skin.
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11. TYPES OF OPEN WOUNDS
Scratches and Abrasions
Lacerations-Regular and Irregular
Penetrations and Puncture Wounds
Avulsions
Amputations
Crushing injury
Gunshot wounds
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18. PHT OF OPEN
WOUND
Use universal precaution and secure the scene
Remove or cut the cloth by the help of trauma
scissor from open wound area.
Control bleeding by the help of direct pressure and
use pressure points also if needed.
Prevent from contamination.
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19. Applying dressing and bandage.
Cover the patient from cloth.
Treat for shock
Transport the patient to the EMS as
soon as possible.
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20. DRESSING
Any material used to cover a wound that
helps control bleeding and also aids in
the prevention of additional-
contamination.
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21. BANDAGE
ANY MATERIAL USED TO HOLD A DRESSING IN
PLACE.
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22. OCCLUSIVE DRESSING
Any water-resistant material (plastic or
waxed paper) that is applied to a wound
to prevent the entry of air and loss of
moisture from internal organs.
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23. BULKY DRESSING
Multiple stacked dressings made to form single
dressing 2-3 cm thick, such as a thick sanitary
napkin or any similar material.
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24. APPLYING DRESSINGS AND
BANDAGES
Control bleeding
Apply the dressing using decontamination technique.
Cover the wounds completely
Ensure that the dressing and the bandages are firm, flexed
and comfortable but not so tight as to affect circulation
Ensure there are no loose ends that can get caught
Avoid covering the fingertips
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25. HEAD OR EAR BANDAGE
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SHOULDER BANDAGE
ELBOW BANDAGE
KNEE BANDAGE
26. WOUND TO THE EYE
Close the BEST ONE EYE to restrict the movement
of injured eye.
Close the best one eye to the unconscious patient
before dressing to secure the BLINDNESS of the
patient.
Apply the cup or card board to the EXTRUDED EYE
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27. WOUNDS TO THE EAR
Never probe the ear
Never pack it to stop bleeding from the
ear canal
Place a loose, clean dressing across
the opening to absorb the fluids
Do not apply pressure
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28. INJURIES TO THE
NECK
Visible lacerations or other wounds can produce
massive bleeding.
Difficulty in speaking: loss of voice
Airway obstructions can occur without foreign
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29. Tracheal deviation
Deformities and depressions
Immobilize the patient if you suspect a spinal
injury
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30. ABDOMINAL INJURY
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Pain or cramps in the abdominal area local or
diffuse
Guarding the abdomen or lying down in foetal
position
Tenderness of the abdomen
Signs of shock
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31. ABDOMINAL INJURY
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Mild discomfort progressing to intolerable
pain
Deep penetrating pain in the pelvis or lower
back
Pain radiating to a shoulder or both shoulders
Vomiting blood: bright red or like coffee
grounds
Blood in the stool: bright red or tarry black
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32. PRE HOSPITAL TREATMENT FOR
ABDOMINAL INJURIES
Use universal precautions and secure the scene. Be
alert for patient vomiting.
Cover all open wounds
Do not replace exposed internal organs. Cover them
with thick , moist sterile dressing. Keep exposed
area warm by placing a dressing or towel over the
occlusive dressing
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33. PRE HOSPITAL TREATMENT FOR
ABDOMINAL INJURIES
Do not remove impaled objects stabilize them
with bulky dressing.
Constantly monitor vital signs.
Place patient supine with legs in most
comfortable position.
Treat for shock.
Transport the patient as soon as possible.
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35. INJURIES TO GENITALS
PRE HOSPITAL TREATMENT FOR
WOUNDS TO GENITALIA:
Wounds To The Genitals Should Be
Treated The Same As Any Other
Wounds. However, Special Care And
Attention Should Be Given To Protect
The Patients Privacy.
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Define soft tissue injury?
Bulky dressing thickness is?
Ice apply for min in one hour?
Water resistant dressing known
as?