Title: Describe soft-tissue trauma.
Course: Emergency Medical Responder (14055-IV) > Section: Managing Traumatic Injuries

Description should include identification and management of various types of soft tissue injuries, including

- open and closed wounds
- burns (severity, patterns, and source)
  - thermal
  - electrical
  - chemical
  - inhalation
- chemicals in the eyes and/or on the skin.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is a contusion?
- What is a hematoma?
- What is the management of different types of burns?
- How is the severity of a burn ascertained?
- How is eye irrigation performed? What are considerations for eye irrigation?

Teacher Resource:

- Virginia OEMS Trauma Center Designation and Verification