Title: Demonstrate management of orthopedic trauma.
Course: Emergency Medical Technician I (14055-I) > Section: Managing Traumatic Emergencies

Demonstration should include pathophysiology, assessment, and management of

- upper and lower extremity orthopedic trauma
- open and closed fractures
- dislocations
- sprains and strains
- pelvic fractures
- amputations and replantation.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the guidelines for properly splinting an orthopedic injury?
- What is the proper care for an amputated body part for the purpose of replantation?
- When should an EMT consider realigning an angulated extremity injury?
- What are the types of fractures?