Emergency Procedures Flashcards
What are components of an Emergency Assessment?
Check responsiveness
Open airway & check breathing
Give breaths
Check pulse
An injury behind the head that produces a large black & blue spot. Indicates a possible skull fx (mastoid process)
Battle sign
When an injury produces black & blue spots around the eyes it’s known as what?
Raccoon Sign
What are the steps of treating a lightning injury?
Move out of danger Activate EMS Monitor for respiratory & cardiac arrest Look for both entrance & exit wounds Prolonged resuscitation may be required
What position should you place a person that is suffering from cardiogenic shock?
Upright or semi-recumbent
What position should you place a person that is suffering from neurogenic shock?
Supine
What position should you place a person that is suffering from anaphylactic shock?
Upright
What position should you place a person that is suffering from a lower extremity or pelvic injury?
Supine
M/C heart rhythm in cardiac arrest
Ventricular Fibrillation
What are the types of burns?
1st: Redness; epidermis
2nd: Blisters; epidermis & dermis but not the base of the dermis
3rd: Charring of the skin
Emetics are never given for what type of poisoning?
Gasoline poisoning
What is the M/C emetic?
Ipecac
What is the mildest emetic?
Salt water
What is the safest substance to tx alkaline or acid poisoning?
Water
What is the universal antidote?
Activated charcoal (Adsorbent)
What substances is activated charcoal not used for?
- Alcohol
- Iodine, boric acid, & alkalies
- Lithium (metallic compounds)
- Sulphur, DDT
Elevated temp., cool & wet skin is what type of heat injury?
Heat exhaustion
Elevated temp., hot & dry skin is what type of heat injury?
Heat stroke
