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Shock
Collapse of the cardiovascular system State of inadequate delivery of blood to the organs Three main causes: Pump failure Pipe failure Fluid loss
Eye Injuries
For lacerations, cover entire eye. For impaled objects: Cover injured eye with a dressing. Place a paper cup over injured eye. Bandage both eyes.
Occlusive Dressings
Genital Wounds
Both male and female genitals have a rich blood supply. Apply direct pressure with a dry, sterile dressing. Patient can suffer critical blood loss.
Extremity Wounds
Apply dry, sterile dressing and bandage. Elevate area to decrease bleeding and swelling. Splint injured area if fracture is suspected.
Gunshot Wounds
Establish ABCs. Control any external bleeding. Examine for entrance and exit wounds. Treat for shock. Arrange for prompt transport. Be prepared to perform CPR.
Burns
Rule of nines: Method to determine percentage of body that is burned. Burn depth: Superficial (first-degree): Skin is reddened and painful. Partial-thickness (second-degree): Blisters are present. Full-thickness (third-degree): Destroys underlying muscle and other tissues.
Respiratory Burns
Signs and symptoms: Singed nose hairs Soot in mouth and nose Difficulty breathing Pain while breathing Burns around face Unconsciousness
Chemical Burns
Chemicals are extremely dangerous to eyes. Remove patient from exposure. Brush off dry chemicals. Flush contaminated skin for 10 minutes. Cover area with dry, sterile dressing. Flush chemical burns to eyes for at least 20 minutes.
Electrical Burns
Make sure there is no contact with power sources. Unplug, disconnect, or turn off power. Examine patient. Assess ABCs. Arrange for prompt transport.