Managing Trauma and Wounds

1️⃣ Types of Trauma and Wounds

• Closed Trauma (e.g., bruises, internal injuries)
• Open Trauma (e.g., cuts, abrasions, lacerations)
• Burns and Scalds (First, second, and third-degree)
• Fractures and Dislocations

2️⃣ How to Control Bleeding

• Direct Pressure: The first step in stopping bleeding
• Elevation: Raising the injured part to slow bleeding
• Pressure Points: Where to apply pressure to control bleeding (e.g., brachial, femoral)
• Tourniquets: When and how to use them effectively

3️⃣ Wound Cleaning and Dressing

• Cleaning Techniques: Using antiseptics and sterile solutions
• Dressings and Bandages: Types of dressings (e.g., sterile gauze, hydrocolloid)
• Infection Prevention: Signs of infection, how to avoid it, and when to seek help

4️⃣ Managing Fractures and Dislocations

• Splinting Techniques: How to immobilize fractured limbs
• Symptoms of Fractures: Swelling, bruising, and abnormal mobility
• Dislocations: Identifying and managing dislocated joints

5️⃣ Head, Neck, and Spinal Injuries

• Signs of Spinal Injury: Numbness, paralysis, and severe pain
• Cervical Collar: When and how to use it to stabilize the neck
• Transporting Injured Patients: Safe methods for moving patients with head or spinal trauma

Practical Demonstration & Case Studies

• Hands-on Skills: Practice cleaning and dressing a wound.
• Case Study: Evaluate and manage a mock trauma case (e.g., car accident victim with multiple fractures).
• CPR and Trauma: Adjusting CPR techniques for patients with trauma or bleeding.