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Chapter 27: Face and Neck Injuries Part 1

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This deck covers key terms and concepts related to face and neck injuries, including anatomy, common injuries, and emergency response priorities.

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Key Terms

Term
Definition
pinna
visible part of the ear
tragus
small rounded fleshy bulge immediately anterior to the ear canal
what do injuries to the face and neck often lead to
partial or total obstruction to the airway
dental injury
AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION, car accident, assault, loosened or missing teeth
conjunctivitis
inflamed, red, immediate tears in the conjunctiva
epitaxis
nosebleed
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Chapter 27: Face and Neck Injuries Part 1
TermDefinition
pinna
visible part of the ear
tragus
small rounded fleshy bulge immediately anterior to the ear canal
what do injuries to the face and neck often lead to
partial or total obstruction to the airway
dental injury
AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION, car accident, assault, loosened or missing teeth
conjunctivitis
inflamed, red, immediate tears in the conjunctiva
epitaxis
nosebleed
layers of bones in each nasal chamber are called
turbinate’s
tympanic membrane
eardrum
what 3 bones does the middle of the ear contain
hammer, anvil, stirrup
internal auditory canal
eustachian tube
what are facial fractures usually from
blunt trauma
soft tissue injuries and fractures
of the bones of the face and neck are common and vary in severity
in face and neck injuries, your priorities are to:
prevent further injury to the cervical spine; manage the airway and ventilation of the patient, and control bleeding
may be caused by heavy bleeding into the airway, swelling in and around the structures of the airway located in the face and neck, and injuries to the central nervous system that interfere with normal respiration
airway compromise
use direct pressure with a dry, sterile dressing.
to control heavy bleeding from soft-tissue injuries to the face
use a moist, sterile dressing–
if brain tissue is exposed
maintain a high index of suspicion for patients with unequal pupils, this may indicate
an injury to the brain
air embolism
the presence of air in the vein, which can lead to cardiac arrest if it enters the heart
anisocoria
naturally occurring uneven pupil size
a fracture of the orbit or of the bones that support the floor of the orbit
blow-out fracture