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EMT Chapter 24
pg. 698-712
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5th Grade
11/21/2008

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the skin
Definition
largest organ in the body. It keeps pathogens out, water in, and regulate temperature.
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epidermis
Definition
tough external layer that forms a watertight covering for the body.p. 698
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dermis
Definition
inner layer of the skin. It lays below the germinal layer of the epidermis. It contains the structure that give the skin its characteristic appearance such ashair follicle, sweat gland, sebaceous glands
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mucous membrane
Definition
secrete watery substance that lubricates the openings such as mouth, nose, anus, and vagina.
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closed soft tissue injuries
Definition
demage beneath the skin
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open injuries
Definition
break in the surface of the skin
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burns
Definition
soft tissue can receive more energy than absorb without injury. The source of energy can be thermal, frictional, toxic chemical, electricity, or nuclear radiation
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contusion
Definition
closed injury. bruise. results from blunt force
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ecchymosis
Definition
the build up of blood under the skin result from contusion
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hematoma
Definition
blood that has collected in demaged or in a body cavity. large vessel is damaged and bleeds rapidly.
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compartment syndrome
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swelling that occurs when blood vessel are compressed cutting off blood flow to the tissue
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RICES
Definition
rest, ice, compression, elevation, splinting
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contamination
Definition
presence of infectious organisms or foreign bodies in wounds that are open
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abrasion
Definition
scrape to superficial layer of the skin
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laceration
Definition
cut by a sharp object
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incision
Definition
sharp, smooth cut
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avulsion
Definition
separates various layers of soft tissue. become detached or hanging flab
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penetrating wounds
Definition
sharp object like a knife
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open injury care
Definition
dry dressing,maintain pressure, splint
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