stop is it safe, environment open/closed, traffic environment/hazards, protect from disease ppe
primary assessment-unconscious patient
1.scene safety-gloves on scene is safe 2.tap and shout to see responsiveness 3.call 911 4.check breathing 5.check temp and tissue color 6.scan for series bleeding 7.place them in recovery position- cross opposite arm raise farthest arm.
pulse
60 to 100 bmp
respiration
12-20 rpm
temperature
98.6 f
tissue color
pinkish
Epi pen
10 sec (side of thigh)
Shock
1.lay patient down 2.raise feet 3.cover with a blanket-check their temp
Bleeding
RED- rest, elevate, direct pressure
1st degree
sunburn: use aloe vera
2nd degree
blisters/boils: use cool water
3rd degree
dark charged waxy skin: call 911
dental
adult toothloss: use whole milk, coconut water, or own saliva
jellyfish
pain swells and color may vary: use vinegar, warm water
CPR
cardio pulmonary resuscitation
Cpr needed
1.scene saftey-gloves on scene is safe 2. responsiveness-are you ok 3.call 911 4.start chest compressions is breathing is absent
Chest compressions
keep hands on lean over. 100-120 cpm. 2 to 2.4 inches.
stop cpr if
EMS kicks you off, exhaustion, patient recovers, and scene becomes unsafe.
good Samaritan law
1.stay in training 2.stay on scene 3.no gifts, no money, and no rewards.
infant chockin
5 back slaps then 5 chest thrusts. CPR is just chest thrusts of 1 to 1.2 inches.
AED- V/FIB
Automated external defibrillator
If AED needed
1.call 911 and bring the AED 2.turn on AED 3.bare the chest 4.place pads 5.follow prompts-shock or cpr
injury and illness order
neck, spine, head, eyes, ears, abdomen
DOTS
difformaties, open wounds, tenderness, swelling
RICE
rest, ice, compression/heat, elevate
Heart attack symptoms
1.trouble breathing 2.chest pain 3.pain spreads
signs of a stroke- FAST
face, arms, speech, time: half of body will respond to they will not have control over body
Navel
belly button
Chocking questions
1.are you chocking 2.are you having an allergic reaction 3.are you having an asthma attack 4. can you speak 5.are you pregnant