PENETRATING INJURY Common objects causing injury are knives, arrows, spears,and bullets.The objective of the management is to restore normal anatomy or physiology resulting from the stab injury. Investigations For the majority of cases, the chest radiograph alone is adequate. Specialized investigations are ordered where more detail is required. Management Clean wounds and apply clean […]
Day: October 26, 2022
The Multiply Injured Patient
A patient injured in more than two body systems is defined as multiply injured.This situation commonly occurs in road traffic accidents, falls from a height, blast injuries, etc. The approach to a patient with multiple injuries has to be systematic in order to identify all the injuries and prioritize their sequence of attention. Resuscitation Required […]
Burns
The majority of burns are caused by heat, which may be open flame, contact heat, and hot liquids (scalds). Others are chemical, electric, friction, sunburns,and irradiation.NB: Extreme cold can cause tissue injuries(i.e frostbite). Initial Management of Burn Cases FIRST AID MEASURES If not acted upon at lower level, initiate the following management plan: Airway: […]
Animal and Snake Bites
These include bites by humans, dogs, and other domestic animals, as well as wild animal bites. Management This will depend on the extent of tissue loss and the site of injury. Most bites consist of cuts and simple lacerations. Other animals(hippopotamus, and crocodiles)inflict major tissue destruction(lacerations, avulsions, and amputations). Immediate Care If not already […]