'Exit wounds' presentation slideshows

Combat Life Saver

Combat Life Saver. Lesson 27 EVALUATE THE CASUALTY. Compiled and edited by, 2LT John C. Miller, PA-C. Lesson 27 EVALUATE THE CASUALTY. INTRODUCTION

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Electrical Emergencies

Electrical Emergencies. Presence Regional EMS July 2013 CE. Objectives. Discuss the importance of scene size up, scene safety and rescue. Describe the mechanism of injury in electrical emergencies. Demonstrate the assessment and management of a patient exposed to electricity.

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Electrical Emergencies

Electrical Emergencies. Presence Regional EMS July 2013 CE. Objectives. Discuss the importance of scene size up, scene safety and rescue. Describe the mechanism of injury in electrical emergencies. Demonstrate the assessment and management of a patient exposed to electricity.

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Penetrating Trauma

Penetrating Trauma. Sections. Introduction to Penetrating Trauma Physics of Penetrating Trauma Specific Tissue/Organ Injuries Special Concerns with Penetrating Trauma. Introduction to Penetrating Trauma. 38,000 Deaths in US annually due to shootings. Mechanisms of penetrating trauma

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GUNSHOT WOUNDS

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Penetrating Trauma

Penetrating Trauma. Sections. Introduction to Penetrating Trauma Physics of Penetrating Trauma Specific Tissue/Organ Injuries Special Concerns with Penetrating Trauma. Introduction to Penetrating Trauma. 38,000 Deaths in US annually due to shootings. Mechanisms of penetrating trauma

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Trauma and Pathology

Trauma and Pathology. Cause of Death- what caused an individual to die (heart attack, brain aneurism, gunshot)- FA cannot call this one Manner of Death- in what manner did they die (suicide, homicide, natural, accidental). Pathology Pathology is the study of diseases. Trauma-

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Ballistic injury

Ballistic injury. Dr Rossouw 2013. 1. Termal/Wound ballistics. What happens in body Hydrodynamic event. 2. Mechanism of injury . Transfer of kinetic injury Velocity: high or low Secondary tissue damage. 3. Mechanism of injury. Temporary cavity Permanent wound cavity. 4.

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High Voltage Shock & Arc

High Voltage Shock & Arc . Cable blown away when wire cutters make contact with conductor. High Voltage Shock Effects. Insulated cutters, but inappropriate tool to use for high voltage. Only High Voltage Hotsticks, with Voltage-rated Gloves can be used for this work.

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