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Bill Tarrant EMT-P I/C
Bill Tarrant EMT-P I/C
break in skin.
2. Closed chest injury-Usually from blunt
trauma to chest cavity.
Treatment of the
Pulmonary Contusion
Pericardial Tamponade
Treatment:
1.Rapid Transport! Treatment requires
Pericardiocentesis.
Treatment Continued:
2. High Flow O2.
Tension Pneumothorax
Treatment:
1. High flow O2!
2. Get the medics!
Chest Decompression
1. Dont remove!
2. Stabalize in position.
3. High flow O2
4. Treat for shock.
5. To large to transport, cut above not
below..