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Soft Tissue Injuries    SAMPLE COURSE
Video Case Study 1: 15-year-old male —Head Injury Secondary to Fireworks Explosion

15-year-old male

 

Your aid car and a medic unit are dispatched to a 15-year-old male who is unconscious after a fireworks explosion.

While en route you and your crew discuss the following possible scenarios:

  • Secondary explosions
  • CPR
  • Rapid packaging with cervical spine precautions
  • Burn treatment

Click here to launch case study. (Flash Player 8 required)

Note: Seattle/King County EMTs are now directed to use gloves and eye protection on all EMS calls.

 

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