ABDOMINAL
ABDOMINAL STATION
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Question
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A construction worker has fallen onto a sharp wooden stake, which has punctured his chest. When you arrive he is lying on his back, and there is blood coming through his jacket. He is responsive and gasping for air. You hear air entering his rib cage with each respiration.You suspect the stake has caused a:
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Fractured rib
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Sucking chest wound
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Flail chest
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Kidney perforation
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Lay the person down and elevate the legs and feet slightly, unless you think this may cause pain or further injury. Keep the person still and don’t move him or her unless necessary. Begin CPR if the person shows no signs of life, such as not breathing, coughing or moving.
Detailed explanation-2: -1. Put pressure on the wound with whatever is available to stop or slow down the flow of blood. You are acting as a “plug” to stop the blood escaping. The pressure you apply will help the blood clot and stop the bleeding.
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