Week 7 Emergency Prep Flashcards
When can a PT act in an emergency
when you are within your scope of practice, and when you can help. If there is a car accident, your gonna pull over but if you have other people in the car, you may not be able to wait for the 2 hours to help the whole time
what is the purpose of an emergency action plan
every clinic needs one, and it needs to be written. to facilitate and organize an employer and employee actions during workplace emergencies.
what are the components of the EAP
activation procedures, names and contact information, clinic address, location of telephones, nearest exits, ambulance access, locations of supplies and first aid kit, and plan of action in case of fire, tornado, crime, terrorism things like that
what are the 4 principle roles that need to be established
- immediate care (head of team)
- equipment retrieval
- activation and direction of EMS
- secondary care support (crowd control)
do we need to practice an EAP
yes, at least quarterly
do we need to do maintenance on equipment
yes
what is some of the necessary equipment
EAP Ambu bag and bag valve mask resuscitation mask pulse ox BP stuff First aid supplies diabetic supplies electrolyte drinks blankets (shock)
what is part of the emergency medical response
initial assessment airway management splinting, bandaging, immobilization acute care for concussions medical triage HAZMAT childbirth environmental issues
are all PT qualified to provide sideline coverage of athletic events
Not all prequalified, some need to do residency and SCS and then it may be ethical for them to work on the sideline. you really do need some sort of advanced training to do this
what are some environmental issues to be concerned about
heat related
cold related and altitude
what are some heat related injuries and what are they
heat cramps: dehydrated and needs a stretch
heat syncope: blood pools in the extremities after an event
heat exhaustion: when your temp is under 104 degrees, and you are sweating or not, you are tired and you may lose consciousness
heat stroke: above 104 degrees
hyponatremia: emergency like heat exhaustion, must increase electrolytes and also use ice packs
are all heat related things emergencies
no, not cramps or syncope
what are some signs and symptoms of cardiac events
pressure, tightness, pain, squeezing, aching chest, arms, neck jaw or back, and nausea, indigestion, heartburn, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, cold sweats, fatigue, lightheaded.
what must we do when we suspect a cardiac emergency
call 911, and get the AED
then get a SAMPLE
what is a SAMPLE
signs and symptoms allergies medications past medical history last oral intake events leading up to the case
