Open Trauma Wounds - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Most commonly, open wounds result from an accidental injury at home or work or from a motor vehicle crash. Other open wounds, such as stab and gunshot wounds, may be intentionally inflicted by the victim or by someone else. For all types of traumatic wounds, treatment includes stabilizing the airway and immobilizing the victim if you suspect spinal injuries. I.V. lines are established and the patient should be treated for hypovolemic shock if present. Missile injuries and some puncture wounds require stabilization of life-threatening insults. Endotracheal intubation, volume replacement (with lactated Ringer's solution), and surgery may be necessary.
Causes of Open Trauma Wounds
The common causes and risk factor's of Open Trauma Wounds:
- An accidental injury at home or work or from a motor vehicle crash.
- Victim or by someone else.
Symptoms of Open Trauma Wounds
Some sign and symptoms related to Open Trauma Wounds are as follows:
- Numbness in tip of little finger, clawing of hand.
- Weakness in leg.
- Peroneal nerve-footdrop, inability to extend the foot or big toe.
- Numbness in sole.
Treatment of Open Trauma Wounds
- When airway, breathing, and circulation are stable, apply direct pressure to obvious bleeding (especially arterial bleeding).
- Ice or cool compresses to the neck to relieve pain.
- Endotracheal intubation, volume replacement, and surgery may be necessary.
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