I am doing a project on this but I can't find any information on exposed organs. Here is one example of exposed organs in a newborn.
Surgical repair of abdominal wall defects involves replacing the abdominal organs back into the abdomen through the abdominal wall defect, repairing the defect if possible, or creating a sterile pouch to protect the intestines while they are gradually pushed back into the abdomen.
Immediately after delivery, the exposed organs are covered with warm, moist, sterile dressings. A tube is inserted into the stomach (nasogastric tube, also called NG tube) to keep the stomach empty and to prevent choking on or breathing in of stomach contents into the lungs. [1]
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17. A casualty, with an abdominal wound, has some internal wounds exposed and on the ground. What do you do with them?
Gently pick up any organs with the cleanest available material and place the organs on top of the casualty's abdomen.
18. Normally, on most first aid dressings, you tie a knot directly over the bandage and tightly. What do you do for an exposed abdominal wound with exposed organs?
Tie the dressing ties (tails) loosely at the casualty's side, not directly over the dressing because the pressure on exposed organs may cause further injury. [2]
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Abdominal wounds can be slightly different depending on the nature of the wound. If any organs are outside of the body, place them on the abdomen before applying a dressing. Make sure the dressing is moist. DO NOT attempt to push the organs back into the abdominal cavity. Just cover them with the moist dressing. If the wound has no organs where they don't belong, ie outside, then just apply a large dressing over the wound. [3]
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Links to third degree burns where organs or muscles may be exposed. [4] http://search.yahoo.com/search?ei=utf-8&...
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Even if you have not received formal first aid training there are several ways to assist the victim of an abdominal wound until trained professionals arrive.
For a blunt wound injury it is best to place the injured person on their side in a comfortable position. Since abdominal wounds prompt vomiting, by placing the person on one side it will allow them to expel the vomit with less likelihood of choking.
Never give the person suffering from a blunt wound anything to eat or drink. If you are far away from a hospital or medical center, you may offer the victim a clean cloth soaked in water to suck on to relieve dry mouth until emergency medical services arrive.
It is best to assume that a penetrating wound to the abdomen has caused damage to the victim鈥檚 internal organs and treat them accordingly. If the penetrating object is impaled, do not attempt to remove the object. This action would most likely cause further damage to the injured person.
Instead, stabilize the object and control the bleeding by placing a bulky dressing around the object. By surrounding the embedded object with a protective bandage you may prevent an object from moving or being driven in deeper causing further damage. Dressing the wound will help control bleeding, prevent infection and contamination, as well as absorb blood and drainage from the wound.
A gauze bandage or other form of clean cloth material placed loosely around the object is suggested. Any material that is thick, soft and compressible allowing even pressure to be distributed over the wound would be considered acceptable for use as a dressing. Never remove a blood soaked dressing. Rather add layers of new, clean dressing material over the existing bandage. Again, seek immediate medical attention for the injured party.
In the case that an abdominal wound has resulted in causing protruding organs, do not attempt to reinsert the organs into the victim鈥檚 body. This action could possibly damage the intestines or introduce infection in the body.
The best course of action is to cover the protruding organs with a sterile dressing or clean cloth. The dressing needs to be sterile or clean, because this material comes in direct contact with the open wound. Do not cover the organs tightly or cover them with any type of material that clings to the skin or would disintegrate when it becomes wet. Fluffy cotton or cotton balls would be a poor choice for dressing materials, because they contain fibers that can get into the wound causing difficulty upon removal. A clean handkerchief, wash cloth or towel, which is larger than the wound itself, would be acceptable materials to use for dressing a wound.
In order to help preserve the organs you may then pour clean, drinkable water onto the dressing to keep the organs from drying out until emergency medical help arrives. [5]
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First Aid for Shock:
Shock may result from trauma, heatstroke, allergic reactions, severe infection, poisoning or other causes.
Signs and symptoms:
- The skin is cool and clammy and pale
- The pulse is weak and rapid
- Breathing may be slow and shallow, or hyperventilation may occur.
- Blood pressure is below normal
- The eyes lack luster and may seem to stare
- The person may be conscious or unconscious.
If you suspect shock, even if the person seems normal after an injury:
1. Call 911 for an ambulance
Fat or muscle protruding usually requires stitches 鈥?seek emergency care. [6]
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PERFORM FIRST AID FOR AN OPEN ABDOMINAL WOUND [7]
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4. Protruding Organs
First Aid for protruding organs
Cover protruding organs with moist sterile dressing or cloth
Cover the area with a towel or blanket to maintain warmth
Seek medical attention [8]
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First Aid Treatment For Bleeding from the Head or Palm
If intestines are protruding, do not attempt to replace them. ... whereabouts in the body the organs are located will help a first aider to assess ... [9]
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For more information, click on this link: http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=first+a...
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