EMT-B

• RUQ-
• Liver
• Kidney
• pancreas
• colon
• gallbladder
• LUQ-
• Liver
• kidney
• pancreas
• colon
• spleen
• stomach
• RLQ-
• Kidney
• colon
• small intestine
• appendix
• arteries and veins to the leg
• LLQ-
• Kidney
• colon
• small intestines
• ureter
• arteries and veins to the leg

two or more ribs fractured in two or more places. Characterized by paradoxical breathing.

Splinting the chest and providing positive pressure ventilation

severe compression of the thorax. Heart is compressed and blood is driven up into the upper thorax, neck and brain causing swelling and ecchymosis of the neck and face.

Collection of air in the pleural space that results in collapse of the lung.

• 1. Penetrating. When a missile (bullet) or sharp object penetrates the chest wall or lung.
• 2. Blunt. Blunt force is applied to thoracic cavity causing it to rupture of tear.

pneumothorax that occurs when a person takes a deep breath and holds it just before an automobile collision. Air trapped inside causes the lung to rupture, like a paper bag.

sucking chest wound

pneumothorax without an open wound. Like when a broken rib pierces the lung and causes air to flow into the pleural space.

• 1. ensuring an airway
• 2. manual pressure and occlusive dressing on 3 sides to ensure no additional air enters, but air can get out
• 3. supplemental O2 and rapid transport.

When a patient has pneumothorax and air in chest cavity is trapped within the pleural space. Can cause collapse and shifting of chest contents, which can be shifted to the opposite side.

• 1. Breath sounds absent on affected side.
• 2. Distended neck veins.
• 3. signs of shock
• 4. Shifting of trachea away from affected side.

When a blood vessel in the chest cavity is injured and blood accumulates in pleural space.

bruising of the lungs. swelling and buildup of fluids can cause a decrease of O2 into capillaries

collection of blood in the sac surrounding the heart. Caused by a penetrating injury to the heart. Restricts blood flow to and from the heart. Signs would be distended neck veins and narrowing blood pressure.

aorta can tear as a result of a deceleration. 80% of pts die on the scene