Abdominal Injuries

Abdominal injuries By Thomas Hamilton

The nature of the medical condition or injury. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Abdominal area

Primary Management Techniques. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],BRUISING First asses DRABC then continue to -Primary management technique this includes an ice pack on the injured area for 20 min then off for 2hrs for next 24-48 hours depending on how server the bruise is. Note internal bleeding may have occurred so it patient is complaining of soreness and pain deeper underneath skin call an ambulance.

lacerations ,[object Object],abdominal lacerations ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],First asses DRABC then if possible use gloves or similar to protect hands then apply direct pressure to wound site and squeeze edges together if possible lye person down into comfortable position and get them to elevate arm above heart apply pad over wound and secure with dressing such as bandage. Reassure them and keep still monitor of victims vital signs. Make sure : the person does not move :if bleeding continues add another pad and bandage. :you supply supplemental oxygen if possible :seek medical attention if required

Incisions are cuts with smooth edges they can be caused by being cut with a knife glass or sharp edges on metal. INCISIONS ABDOMINAL INCISIONS ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],First asses DRABC then if possible use gloves or similar to protect hands then apply direct pressure to wound site and squeeze edges together if possible lye person down into comfortable position and get them to elevate arm above heart apply pad over wound and secure with dressing such as bandage. Reassure them and keep still monitor of victims vital signs. Make sure : the person does not move :if bleeding continues add another pad and bandage. :you supply supplemental oxygen if possible :seek medical attention if required

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Avulsions First asses DRABC then if possible use gloves or similar to protect hands then apply direct pressure to wound site and squeeze edges together if possible lye person down into comfortable position and get them to elevate arm above heart apply pad over wound and secure with dressing such as bandage. Reassure them and keep still monitor of victims vital signs. Make sure : the person does not move :if bleeding continues add another pad and bandage. :you supply supplemental oxygen if possible :seek medical attention if required

[object Object],Puncture wound ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],First asses DRABC then if possible use gloves or similar to protect hands then apply direct pressure to wound site and squeeze edges together if possible lye person down into comfortable position and get them to elevate arm above heart apply pad over wound and secure with dressing such as bandage. Reassure them and keep still monitor of victims vital signs. Make sure : the person does not move :if bleeding continues add another pad and bandage. :you supply supplemental oxygen if possible :seek medical attention if required As this is a puncture wound external bleeding may be minimal but internal organs may be injured so there may be infection so medical attention should happen

Embedded objects ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Assess DRABC then move on to primary management technique by applying pressure to wound then lye person down if possible and elevate injury apply ring bandage and dress around wound without touching embedded object reassure patient and seek medical advice. ,[object Object]

[object Object],Avulsions BURNS A burn is made from something hot . There are many different types of burns they usually range from 1st degree to 3rd degree they can be made from this such as the sun or fire. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],First asses primary survey DRABC then d then cool the effected area only with cold flowing water for 20min. Remove all jewellrey from area but don’t peel of adherent clothing, elevate burn and cover with sterile lint free dressing supply oxygen if possible. if needed call an ambulance

Other abdominal problems include. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Signs -vomiting -bulge of swelling (hernia) Symptoms -feeling bloated or wind -pain comes and goes Assess DRABC and then if patient is in mild discomfort place in comfortable position usually with knees bent towards chess . A hot water bottle to sore area may help if pain goes for more than 30min or server patient should be medically assisted, if pain comes back or hernia an ambulance should be called. Hiatal hernia Kidney stones

BOOKS: -J Lippmann, D Natoli (2006) FIRST AID Royal Life Saving Society Of Australia. INTERNET -Trauma.org care of the injured (2008) featured images (online) www.trauma.org retrieved 20/8/2008 -ostomy wound management (no date) wound care topics (online) www.o-wm.com retrieved 20/8/2008 -Nsw institute of trauma and injury management(2008) 2_Stab_wounds.jpg (online) http:// www.itim.nsw.gov.au/index.cfm retrieved 22/08/2008 About.com: first aid (2008) hoe to treat an avulsion (online) http://firstaid.about.com/od/softtissueinjuries/ht/07_avulsion.htm retrieved 22/08/2008 -health square (no date) puncture wound (online) http://www.healthsquare.com/mc/fgmc0736.htm retrieved 23/08/2008 -medical online (1997 ) All Situations - D.R.A.B.C. Emergency Response (online) http://www.medicalonline.com.au/medical/first_aid/all_situations.htm retrieved 23/08/2008 BIBLIOGRAPHY

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