Managing Soft Tissue Injuries
EMTs must be able to quickly recognize and treat the various types of soft tissue injuries
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Topic: Managing Soft Tissue Injuries
Time Required: 3 Hours
Materials:
- Occlusive Dressings
- Kling
- Cravats
- 4x4s
- Trauma Pads
- Blankets
- Pillows
References:
- Brady Emergency Care
- Maryland Medical Protocols for Emergency Medical Services Providers
Preparation
Motivation: EMTs must be able to quickly recognize and treat the various types of soft tissue injuries. Often this injuries are gruesome and they may distract the EMT causing them to miss serious injuries or to inappropriately treat the soft tissue injuries that they have found. Several of these injuries have the potential to be very serious and possibly even life-threatening. Proper care frequently makes a difference in the outcome for the patient. OBJECTIVE:At the completion of the session, the Emergency Medical Technician will be able to identify and correctly treat the various soft tissue injuries in accordance with acceptable Maryland Medical Practice and Maryland Medical Protocols for Emergency Medical Providers.
Objective (SPO): The student will demonstrate proper recognition and treatment of soft tissue injuries.
Overview: Managing Soft Tissue Injuries
- Scalp Injuries
- Eye Injuries
- Neck Injuries
- Chest Injuries
- Abdominal Injuries
- Groin Injuries
- Extremity Injuries
Managing Soft Tissue Injuries
- SPO 1-1
The student will demonstrate proper recognition and treatment of soft tissue injuries.
EO 1-1
Discuss general types of soft tissue injuries.
EO 1-2
List the general principles for treatment of soft tissue injuries.
EO 1-3
Discuss the types of scalp injuries and the concerns when treating each of these injuries.
EO 1-4
Demonstrate the correct treatment for an avulsed eye.
EO 1-5
Discuss soft tissue injuries to the neck and perform the correct bandaging Techniques.
EO 1-6
Discuss soft tissue injuries to the chest and demonstrate the appropriate treatment including the correct transport position.
EO 1-7
Discuss soft tissue injuries to the abdomen and demonstrate the appropriate treatment , verbalizing the appropriate transport position.
EO 1-8
Demonstrate the correct treatment for an impaled object.
EO 1-9
Discuss the appropriate treatment for an amputation, including the criteria for referral to a specialty center.
EO 1-10
Given case reviews, discuss the appropriate treatment for each of the soft tissue injuries presented.
EO 1-11
Given a patient - demonstrate correct treatment for each of the soft tissue injuries presented.
Instructional Guide
