PPT-Chapter 14 Injuries to the Chest, Abdomen, and Pelvis

Since the chest abdomen and pelvis contain many organs important to life injury to these areas can be fatal Chest injuries are a leading cause of trauma deaths each year Common types of injuries include rib fractures and puncture wounds. 19. th. April 2013. Kenyatta National Hospital . Dr. Josiah . Ruturi. Thoracic . and Cardiovascular Surgeon .. Approximately . 150,000 people. die each year in the United States as a result of trauma.. Chapter 28. Hollow Organs in the Abdominal Cavity. Signs of Peritonitis. Abdominal pain. Tenderness. Muscle spasm. Diminished bowel sounds. Nausea/vomiting. Distention. Solid Organs in the Abdominal Cavity. Major . Trauma Flow Sheet. Attach. Patient. Sticker. Team . Leader. :______________________. EM Consultant Present? Yes No . Trauma Team? Yes No . Chapter 28. Hollow Organs in the Abdominal Cavity. Signs of Peritonitis. Abdominal pain. Tenderness. Muscle spasm. Diminished bowel sounds. Nausea/vomiting. Distention. Solid Organs in the Abdominal Cavity. Objectives. Describe the anatomy of the thoracic cavity. . Describe the structures and functions of the organs and respiration. . Explain the breathing and respiratory process. . Discuss the significance of chest and abdominal injuries. . Preventing Injuries to the Thorax and Abdomen . Utilize appropriate protective equipment. Imperative in collision sports. Abdominal musculature strengthening to protect underlying viscera . Be sure hollow organs are empty prior to competition. Skeletal anatomy of the hip/pelvis. 1. Ilium – upper, lateral section of pelvis. 2. Iliac crest – upper ridge of ilium. 3. ASIS (Anterior Superior Iliac Spine) – identifies anterior end point for iliac crest. At the conclusion of this presentation the participant will be able to:. Describe resuscitative interventions for patients with thoracic trauma. Explain clinical manifestations associated with life-threatening injuries. Hannah Benjamin and Ayla Cole. Vocabulary. Chest. - Upper part of the torso that contains the heart, lungs and major blood vessels.. Abdomen- . The middle section of the torso that contains the stomach, liver, spleen and intestines.. Thoracic Trauma. Conflict of interest?. None. Epidemiology. About ¼ of trauma related death is from thoracic injuries. Motor vehicle accidents are responsible for most thoracic trauma. Deaths occur in tri-modal distribution:. DUH Emergency Department. Objectives . Demonstrate concepts of primary and secondary patient assessment. Establish management priorities in trauma situations. Initiate primary and secondary management as necessary . ICD - Airway / Oxygen ICD - 10 Oxygen 3E0F7GC Continuous Oxygen Monitoring/O2 Sat 4A04XR1 Nasal Airway 09HN7BZ Oral Airway 0WH30YZ Intubation 0BH17EZ Respiratory Ventilation 24 hours 5A1935Z CPAP 24 Rossi B, Epelboin L, Jauréguiberry S, Lecso M, Roos-Weil D, Gabarre J, et al. Melioidosis and Hairy Cell Leukemia in 2 Travelers Returning from Thailand. Emerg Infect Dis. 2013;19(3):503-505. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1903.121329. suboptimally. positioned. There was a normal . cardiothymic. silhouette. The lungs were clear. Air in scattered loops of . nondilated. small and large bowel, within all four quadrants of the abdomen..