EMS Care EMT Chapter 24-MCIT-F3-2135 | Chest Injuries
EMS Care EMT Chapter 24-MCIT-F3-2135 | Chest Injuries  starts with an introduction topic. This chapter starts with an over of the chest anatomy ,and the process of conducting an Initial assessment. It also covers injuries to the chest wall and ribs, the pulmonary system and their treatment, as well as the cardiac system and related complications. The lessons covered are
- Lesson 1:Â Chest Anatomy and Initial Assessment
- Lesson 2:Â Chest Wall and Rib Injuries
- Lesson 3:Â Pulmonary Injuries and Management
- Lesson 4: Cardiac Injuries and Complications
- Lesson 5: Special Types of Chest Trauma
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Excerpt from EMS Care EMT Chapter 24-MCIT-F3-2135 | Chest Injuries
A thorough inspection of the chest provides valuable information. Observe chest wall movement for symmetry, ensuring both sides of the chest rise and fall equally. This helps identify potential flail segments, where a portion of the chest wall moves paradoxically. Assess the patient’s breathing pattern, noting the rate and depth of respirations. Tachypnea, or rapid breathing, may indicate underlying respiratory distress. Observe for any visible injuries, such as open chest wounds, sucking chest wounds, bruising, or deformities of the chest wall. Evaluate the patient’s skin color and assess for adequate tissue perfusion. Observe for signs of respiratory distress, such as using accessory muscles such as the neck, shoulder, and abdominal muscles to aid breathing. This indicates increased breathing work and may suggest underlying lung injury. These observations, combined with other assessment findings, will help identify potential chest injuries, such as rib fractures, pneumothorax, or hemothorax, and guide further assessment and treatment.
Core Concepts & Takeaways
- Demonstrate proper assessment of musculoskeletal injuries using the dots method (Deformity, Open injuries, Tenderness, and Swelling) with 100% accuracy, including neurovascular status checks before and after immobilization.
- Correctly identify and classify different types of musculoskeletal injuries (fractures, dislocations, sprains, and strains) based on assessment findings, and select appropriate immobilization techniques for each injury pattern.
- Perform a complete neurovascular assessment on injured extremities, including pulse checks, sensation testing, motor function evaluation, and monitoring for signs of compartment syndrome, documenting findings according to protocol.
- Successfully immobilize upper and lower extremity injuries using appropriate splinting materials while maintaining proper positioning, padding, and joint stabilization, ensuring neurovascular status is preserved throughout the process.
- Recognize and respond to at least five special patient considerations in orthopedic injuries, including pediatric growth plate concerns, elderly patient risks, multiple trauma priorities, and early warning signs of serious complications such as compartment syndrome and fat embolism.
Important Notes:
To get credit for this course, you must watch all the lessons in their entirety, the course review, and pass the quiz at the end with a score of 75% or better.
This Chapter falls under the Patient Treatment and Transport section of the NREMT Test
Course Curriculum
EMS Care EMT Chapter 24-MCIT-F3-2135 | Chest Injuries
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Lesson 0 – Chapter Introduction
02:39 -
Lesson 1 – Chest Anatomy and Initial Assessment
07:23 -
Lesson 2 – Chest Wall and Rib Injuries
09:46 -
Lesson 3 – Pulmonary Injuries and Management
10:10 -
Lesson 4 – Cardiac Injuries and Complications
09:04 -
Lesson 5 – Special Types of Chest Trauma
09:44 -
Lesson 6 – Chapter Review
03:20 -
EMS Care EMT Chapter 24-MCIT-F3-2135 | Chest Injuries | QUIZ
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