Emergency Medical Response

Administer breathing treatment as needed. Suctioning as needed checking the color, and amount. Elevating head of bed to 30-45 degrees. I would also monitor oxygen saturation making sure that it does fall below 93%. Maintain skin integrity by turning patient every two hours, no cresses in the sheets, monitoring incontinence by changing brief when wet and making sure perineal area is clean and dry.

Hand hygiene must occur immediately before and after insertion and with any manipulation of the catheter device or site. Facilities should ensure that only properly trained staff who have been trained on the correct technique of aseptic catheter insertion and maintenance is given this responsibility. Competency check offs are a way to ensure proper insertion technique of

Medical staff should have good knowledge about advanced life support before undergoing advanced drug administration, rapid sequence intubation and cardiac resuscitation. It is very important that every medical personnel [Doctor, Anesthesia, paramedics and Nurses] who are prone to emergency should have stand by everywhere and time to save life, and improve the quality of cardiac resuscitation. At least the Doctors, anesthesia, Paramedics and Nurses staff must be predetermined about the need of resuscitation, by considering risk factors like hypoxia, hypothermia, hypoglycemia, acidosis and traumas. Because frequently facing life threatening situations [Boonmak P, Boonmak S,2004]

Cardiogenic shock is usually diagnosed in a medical setting; therefore the first aid care is the same as general shock. Cardiogenic shock is life threatening so it is important that it is treated right

The mitral valve is also reconstructed during surgery either by repairing it or, if needed, replacing it so that the valve will close tightly enough to regulate the blood flow. However, during a complete atrioventricular septal defect repair, the doctor will also divide the single mitral valve into two separate valves, with one each on the left and right sides of the repaired septum. If dividing the mitral valve is not possible for the procedure, then a heart valve replacement would be needed to proceed. The anatomical system that is affected by this procedure is the cardiovascular system. The operation is performed in the chest cavity on the heart, with the septum and valves being reconstructed or replaced.

In order to check if a patient is suffering from hypertension or abnormal levels of blood pressure, there are four indirect and non-invasive methods to assess the patient. The methods are auscultation, oscillometric, through the wrist type method or through the finger cuff method. 2. Auscultation Method Auscultation method are often used in the clinics and hospitals by the doctors manually. This method requires the observer to listen to the Korotkoff sounds produced when the blood flow is constricted.

Collaboration continues with the physicians and if there is a question about status, the chain of command listed above is followed. Once, receipt of the Notice Act has been provided to the patient, and the patient signs or refuses to sign, a copy is made for the patient and a copy is scanned into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). A Utilization Review note is documented in the EMR. After this process is completed, there is continued collaboration with the physicians, care coordinators and discharge facilitators to ensure patients receive quality efficient care as they transition through the continuum of care whether that is being discharged home or admitted as inpatient. As a member of the Health Care Management Team and UM, RN I can help improve the organization’s position by working with the physicians and helping them by providing education and real-time assistance in determining the correct status of the

Unit 1 Test Multiple Choice Questions 1.Who usually takes over the emergency medical care of a patient at the scene after an emergency medical responder has initiated care? a.Physicians b.Emergency department staff c.EMTs d.Treatment center specialists 2.Dressings, bandages and other equipment that have been used in emergency care should be replaced − a.when you finish your work shift. b.when you check equipment and supplies at the beginning of your shift. c.as soon as possible. d.whenever you have free time between calls.

Once the patient is back in their room the HCA must ensure that the patient is comfortable and happy where they are. Once the HCA knows the patient is happy where they are the HCA will give the patient their call bell and remind the patient to ring their bell if they need any further assistance. The HCA will also ask the patient if they

It is therefore, of great importance that the medical professional in charge of a given patient, in this case a TKA patient follow all the five models of evidence based practice. This will ensure that patients get quality care while at the same time the professionals get to improve their experiences(“EBP in Nursing,” n.d.). It is important that medical practitioners gather enough info about the patient they are dealing with especially in the “ask” model. This will enable them come up with the best care and also aid in guiding them on what information they are to research on. Furthermore, it is important that the medical practitioners prepare the patient(s) on what is to happen so that they know what to expect and also prescribe a post-operative guide which has to be followed until the patient has fully recovered.

Although a lengthy advice has been given whist in hospital by the surgeons and nurses, the patient may not be ready to comprehend a load of information at once. We discharge our patients with educational materials they can read and digest at home and contact support groups they can join. According to the New Zealand Guidelines Group (2002), all patients following a coronary bypass graft are recommended to have a comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation. It have been shown to prevent further cardiovascular events by empowering patients to choose a healthy lifestyle, to improve quality of life for the patient and their family and to assist in the patient’s return to full and active life by enabling the development of their own

Immediate Actions of the Medcial Assistant: The standard care for this emergency is to get medical attention immediatley. Then care for patient untill help arrive.Frist if the paptient has a EpiPen follow the direction and package insert.Until the EMS come a mdeical assistant can lay the patient down,loosen the patient 's clothing,check for an open airway, and check breathing. Help patient maintain normal body temperature, reassure the patient,elevate patients legs abot 12 inches unless you suspect head and spinal injuris, or broken bones.Last keep monitoring the patient vitas sign until help arives( the book) Assess the Equipment,Supplies, and Medication Necessary: All that can be used are EpiPen,EpiPen Jr, Benadryl,Epinephrine and anything

Immediate Actions of the Medcial Assistant: Ease the person to the floor.Call for help immdeiatly turn the patient gently onto one side. This will help the patient breathe.Clear the area around the patient of anything hard or sharp. This can prevent injury.Loosen ties or anything around the neck that may make it hard to breathe.Wait for help to arrive(book). Assess the Equipment,Supplies, and Medication Necessary: Sreen test, blood test, and Medication ( if needed) Post Emergency Patient Education: Should follow the provider oreders and continue medciation if given.Follow up with provider and call if having any problems (book).

In the CPR unit, I learned that CPR can save one’s life by following the exact steps. First, one has to shout to the other if he/she is okay. If they do not get a signal back, they have to call 911 as soon as possible and direct someone to get the AED or the automated external defibrillator which checks the heart rate and sends electrical shocks to the heart in order to try restore the heart rate. Before the ambulance and the AED arrives, one has to take off any clothes that are blocking the chest area. For women, the undergarment has to be taken off as well in order to have an effective CPR.

You should call 911 or have someone else call it. If there is another person present, then one of you can call 911 while the other one administers CPR. Sudden cardiac arrest can result in death if it is not treated within a few minutes. If a person is not breathing and does not have a pulse, then you will need to use an AED. You do CPR for two minutes if there is no AED available.