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Chapter 18
Soft-Tissue Injuries
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Objectives
18.1 List four functions of the skin.
18.2 List the layers of the skin.
18.3 List and describe three types of closed
soft-tissue injuries.
18.4 List and describe nine types of open
soft-tissue injuries.
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Objectives
18.5 Describe the emergency care for the
following injuries:
a. closed soft-tissue injury
b. amputation
c. open soft-tissue injury
d. impaled object
18.6 Describe and demonstrate three
methods for controlling external
bleeding.
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Objectives
18.7 Compare and contrast a dressing and a
bandage.
18.8 Demonstrate the proper procedure for
applying each of the following:
a. dressing
b. compression dressing
c. bandage
d. tourniquet
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Topics
Anatomy
and Physiology of Skin
Physiology of Bleeding and Clotting
Types of Soft-Tissue Injuries
Assessment
Management
Chapter Summary
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Case Presentation
During a bike race, a rider loses control and falls on a
gravel road.
His left arm and leg are covered in blood, with a
significant laceration in his left bicep.
He is wearing a helmet, is responsive and alert, and
has no neck or back pain. He is in obvious pain from
the laceration and from multiple abrasions on his
arms and legs.
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Anatomy and Physiology
of the Skin
Largest
organ of the body
Multi purpose
Two layers
◦ Epidermis
◦ Dermis
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Anatomy and Physiology
of the Skin
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Physiology of Bleeding
and Clotting
Bleeding
is a leak in a blood vessel
◦ Artery
◦ Vein
◦ Capillary
Clotting
/coagulation naturally close
wounds so skin repair can begin
◦ Multiple body systems are involved
◦ Medications may alter the normal
clotting process
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Physiology of Bleeding
and Clotting
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Types of Soft-Tissue Injuries
Closed
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Injury: Skin remains intact
Contusion
Hematoma
Crush injuries
Compartment syndrome
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Types of Soft-Tissue Injuries
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Types of Soft-Tissue Injuries
Open
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Injury: Skin is disrupted
Abrasion
Incision
Laceration
Avulsion
Amputation
Puncture
Open crush injury
High pressure injection
Mechanical tattooing
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Types of Soft-Tissue Injuries
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Types of Soft-Tissue Injuries
Burns
Injury: Exposure to excessive
energy
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Thermal
Friction
Chemicals
Electricity
Nuclear radiation
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Case Update
What
actions does the patroller take?
What injuries are found?
Are there any complications?
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Assessment
Use
PPE / Standard Precautions
Standard assessment procedures –
ABCDs, SAMPLE, and vitals
Be aware of other potential injuries
Check for shock
Check CMS
Document findings
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Management
Direct
Pressure
Pressure Bandage
Hemostatic Bandage
Tourniquet
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Management
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Management
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Management
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Management
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Treating for Specific Injuries
Contusions (closed injuries)
◦ Cold therapy
◦ R. I. C. E. S
Open Injuries
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Control bleeding
Provide wound care
Cover wound with a dressing
Bandage
Splint extremity wounds
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Treating for Specific Injuries
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Copyright Edward McNamara
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Treating for Specific Injuries
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Copyright Edward McNamara
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Treating for Specific Injuries
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Copyright Edward McNamara
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Treating for Specific Injuries
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Copyright Edward McNamara
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Treating for Specific Injuries
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Copyright Edward McNamara
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Treating for Specific Injuries
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Treating for Specific Injuries
Complex
Injuries:
◦ Avulsion
• Clean, replace flap, bandage
◦ Amputation
• Preserve part, keep moist and cool, send
with patient
• Splint injured area
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Treating for Specific Injuries
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Treating for Specific Injuries
Complex
Injuries:
◦ Impaled object
• Stabilize in place; rarely needs to be
removed
• Airway obstructions may need to be
removed
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Treating for Specific Injuries
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Dressing and Bandaging
Multiple
materials may be used as
dressings:
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Sterile
Non-sterile
Pressure
Occlusive
Stabilizing
Hemostatic
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Dressings and Bandages
Different
locations/injuries need
different types of bandages:
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Joints
Conical regions
Head
Hands and fingers
Check
CMS before and after
bandaging
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Case Disposition
How were the patient’s wounds treated?
Were any other forms of treatment given?
What transportation decision was made?
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Chapter Summary
The skin is the largest organ in the body,
and it serves three purposes: it provides a
protective barrier, it functions in the control
of body temperature, and it acts as a
sensory organ.
The three types of soft-tissue injuries are
closed injuries, open injuries, and burns.
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©2012 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ
Chapter Summary
External bleeding is controlled using direct
pressure, a pressure dressing, or rarely a
tourniquet.
When applying a dressing to control
bleeding, do not remove it because doing
so can disrupt clots and cause more
bleeding. Instead, add additional dressings.
Hemostatic bandages contain a substance
that helps stop external bleeding.
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Chapter Summary
Do not use elastic bandages to secure
dressings.
Splinting a soft-tissue injury helps decrease
bleeding and reduces pain.
Applying an effective field dressing and
bandage is an important skill for OEC
Technicians.
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