29.
The mechanism of injury for a spinal cord injury caused by a sudden excessive
compression which drives the weight of the patient's body against his head is
termed _________________________________.
30.
Gunshot wounds to the chest, back, and abdomen may cause tears in the spinal
cord. The mechanism of injury operating here is termed ___________________.
31.
There are some circumstances in which it should be assumed that the person has
a spinal injury regardless of whether there are signs/symptoms of such injury. List
five such circumstances.
a. _____________________________________________
b. _____________________________________________
c.
_____________________________________________
d. _____________________________________________
e. _____________________________________________
32.
In the initial quick assessment of a patient with possible spinal cord injury at the
scene of an accident, you should obtain information in five areas. List these
areas.
a. _____________________________________________
b. _____________________________________________
c.
_____________________________________________
d. _____________________________________________
e. _____________________________________________
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