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)
