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Module 7, 8 & 9 - Coggle Diagram
Module 7, 8 & 9
Head injuries
Signs and symptoms of a closed head injury
Changes in the level of consciousness
Confusion
Disorientation
Concussion
Convulsions
Projectile vomiting
Headache
Double vision or other visual disturbances
Bleeding from the ears and eyes
Spinal injuries
Signs and symptoms of a spinal injury
Paralysis
Loss of sensation
Weakness
Numbness
Pins & needles sensation
Tingling
Limited ability to move
Difficulty breathing (Cervical injury)
Bruising or bleeding from the wounds on the scalp, neck or back
Pain over the spinal area
Burns
Superficial burns
Treatment for a burn caused by heat - dry or wet
Check for safety
Call bystanders to help you & send 1 to phone the ambulance, send 1 for the first aid box
If patient is unconscious - check the airway, breathing & circulation
Control any bleeding
Stop the burning process by placing the burnt area in cold water for at least 30 minutes
Assess the patient's vital signs
If the patient is burnt on the chest or face suspect internal burns of the respiratory tract & be prepared for any breathing difficulty
If the repiratory tract is inured it may be necessary to perform CPR on the patient
Remove jewelry in the vicinity of the burn
Remove any clothing necessary to elevate the burn
(don't remove if stuck on the skin) (cut clothes off)
Do NOT break any blisters
Cover the burnt area with a wet sterile dressing if you need to transport the patient. If possible leave the burnt area in
water until help arrives.
Never use any ointments, gels or antiseptics
Treat for shock.
If the patient's eyes are burnt, cover
the eyelids with sterile, moist pads.
Use sterile or clean (lint free) pads to separate fingers or toes before dressing. (so fingers don't stick together)