1. Chest Injuries Impaled Objects

2. Impaled Objects
Impaled objects are things such as broken glass or large splinters that are both embedded into and protruding from the body
Signs and Symptoms
Impaled objects are easily identified by sight
Impaled objects are things such as broken glass or large splinters that are both embedded into and protruding from the body.
Impaled objects are easily identified by sight

3. Impaled Objects Treatment do not move or remove the object
build up a dressing around the object to hold it in place during transportation
tape the dressing in place
Do not move or remove the object, since major vessels or organs may have been penetrated. Bleeding into the chest cavity can be massive and may be difficult to detect.
Build up a dressing around the object to hold it in place during transportation.
Tape the dressing in place.

4. Impaled Objects Transport the patient:
in the most comfortable position possible
monitor respiration transport to medical aid immediately.
activate EMS and treat as Load and Go
continue to monitor vital signs
If the object is obviously dangling from the skin or will cause extreme further damage, it should be removed
Transport the patient in the most comfortable position possible, which may be either sitting or lying down.
Activate EMS and treat as a load and go. Continue to monitor vital signs.
If the object is obviously dangling from the skin or will cause extreme further damage, it should be removed.