PPT-Management of Closed Head Injuries in an Austere Environment

Management of Closed Head Injuries in an Austere Environment 1LT Greg Nix APAC UNCLASSIFIED 1 Overview Pathophysiology of an injured brain Intracranial Pressure TBI MildModSevere Skull Fx Brain Bleeds. Injuries. Dr. S.R. . Hulathduwa. MBBS. ,. DLM.MD. . . DMJ(Path) (. Lond. .) DMJ(. Clin. )(. Lond. .) . Dip.Crim. . . MFFLM(UK. ). Senior Lecturer. Department of Forensic Medicine. University of Sri . Injuries to muscles, bones and joints often occur as a result of accidents, such as falls, vehicle crashes or forced impact with equipment or machinery.. There are 4 types of muscle, bone and joint injuries:. Forbiddingly stern; severely simple and unornamented. The austere woman believed that children should be seen and not heard.. 2. The austere room had only a single couch and table.. Augment. Increase; make something greater by adding to it.. This is the main menu of this presentation, return here by clicking on the home button (looks like a house).. Head/Neck Injuries. Bleeding/Shock. Wounds &. First Aid Room. Burns. Chest/Abdomen Injuries. Injuries to muscles, bones and joints often occur as a result of accidents, such as falls, vehicle crashes or forced impact with equipment or machinery.. There are 4 types of muscle, bone and joint injuries:. Introduction . (1 of 3). Soft-tissue injuries are common.. Simple as a cut or scrape. Serious as a life-threatening internal injury. Do not be distracted by dramatic open wounds.. Do not forget airway obstructions.. Injuries, Evaluation, and Management. Usually occur due to direct trauma. Head is divided into two categories. Cranium – includes brain, skull, spinal cord attachments. Face – includes eye, nose, mouth, ears, and jaw. David E. Hogan DO MPH FACEP. Adjunct Professor. Oklahoma State University. ISWMC Emergency Medicine Residency Program. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Educational Objectives. Define the Imposed Austere Environment. Prevention of Injuries to the Head, Face, Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat. Head and face injuries are prevalent in sport, particularly in collision and contact sports. Education and protective equipment are critical in preventing injuries to the head and face. A Brief Guide for . Anaesthetists. Dr Barbie Alden. Paediatric Registrar. Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. Summary. Definitions. Epidemiology. Presentation. Initial Management. Safeguarding process. Head injuries. A short course to learn how to help someone who has a head injury.. Learning outcomes. I can identify a minor or major head injury. I can give first aid to a casualty who has a head injury. outline. Definition. Incidence. Risk Factors. Types of Birth Injuries. Approach to a neonate with birth trauma. Investigations . Definition . Birth injuries are injuries that occur during the birth process. Objectives. Prepare . you to act . so . the athletes can receive appropriate care and treatment in the case of an emergency. . The secondary purpose is for the overall event management.. Clinical Competence. Head injuries. A short course to learn how to help someone who has a head injury.. Learning outcomes. I can identify a minor and a severe head injury. I can give first aid to a casualty who has a head injury.