TRAUMA - EYE INJURIES

An eye injury may occur at anytime and anywhere,
 sometimes in the workplace. It is important to recognize
 that quick intervention is of paramount importance.

Helpful hints:

Always try to lift large objects away from the eyes.
If something splashes in the eye, washing it out of the 

eye and seeking medical treatment may be necessary.

Hyphema - Blood in the anterior chamber of the eye 

caused by blunt trauma.
See above image).

                 

            
Aortic rupture may occur as a result of trauma.
Shortness of breath, chest or upper back pain
are some of the symptoms.

Cardiac Tamponade may be caused by penetrating 
trauma such as a knife wound. Pericardiocentesis
is usually done to remove the blood in the pericardial
sac. Learn more, by clicking on the links below:
 Nursing Fundamentals-Part3

The Circulatory System