This document discusses behavioral emergencies and how to handle them as an EMT. It covers potential causes of behavioral issues like medical conditions, substance abuse, and psychiatric conditions. It emphasizes the importance of assessing for risks, maintaining safety, and looking for underlying medical problems. Specific situations covered include suicide risk assessment, substance abuse including stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, and inhalants, and providing emergency medical care for behavioral emergency patients.
Emergency medicine, psychiatry and the lawSCGH ED CME
The document discusses laws related to emergency psychiatry and involuntary treatment orders. It covers the criteria needed for a referral, including that a medical practitioner or authorized mental health practitioner must reasonably suspect the person needs involuntary treatment or their community treatment order needs changing. It explains the forms and process used for referrals, including providing rights to family members and allowing referrals to be extended or revoked.
The document discusses the assessment of a patient named Daniel who presented to the emergency department exhibiting signs of agitation and psychosis. Some key points:
- Daniel is highly agitated, kicking out at staff and saying he wants to die. His BAL is 0.12 and he has dilated pupils and tachycardia.
- The psychiatrist must consider Daniel's decision making capacity, duty of care, potential for harm, and criteria for involuntary treatment under the MHA 2014.
- Assessing capacity involves evaluating for psychiatric illness, its influence on judgment, and determining if treatment is refused. Capacity can be affected by factors like intoxication, mental illness, or stress.
- If capacity is
Attitude knowledge & behaviour among physicians towardWALID SARHAN
A questionnaire was distributed to 115 physicians from various specialties in Jordan to assess their attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors regarding psychiatry. 100 questionnaires were completed and returned. The questionnaire included 30 questions on attitudes toward psychiatry, knowledge of psychiatric disorders and treatment, and how physicians would handle personal or family psychiatric issues. Results found that while most physicians believe in psychiatry, many have limited knowledge and concerns about confidentiality, social stigma, and compatibility with religion influence willingness to consult psychiatrists. Recommendations include increasing psychiatry education and continuing medical education, improving awareness efforts, and further research.
HIV/AIDS is known to have a direct effect on the central nervous system.
This presentation responds to the Question, "why is HIV/AIDS of importance in mental Health?"
This document outlines precautions doctors should take against negligence. Things not to do include examining female patients without a third person present, abandoning patients, guaranteeing cures, admitting fault, criticizing other doctors to patients, and performing procedures without proper skill or consent. Things to do include obtaining informed consent, maintaining accurate records, confirming diagnoses, seeking consultations when needed, informing patients, keeping up with advances, selecting competent assistants, and identifying drugs before use. Practicing with care, competence, communication and documentation can help prevent negligence claims.
Emergency medicine, psychiatry and the lawSCGH ED CME
The document discusses laws related to emergency psychiatry and involuntary treatment orders. It covers the criteria needed for a referral, including that a medical practitioner or authorized mental health practitioner must reasonably suspect the person needs involuntary treatment or their community treatment order needs changing. It explains the forms and process used for referrals, including providing rights to family members and allowing referrals to be extended or revoked.
The document discusses the assessment of a patient named Daniel who presented to the emergency department exhibiting signs of agitation and psychosis. Some key points:
- Daniel is highly agitated, kicking out at staff and saying he wants to die. His BAL is 0.12 and he has dilated pupils and tachycardia.
- The psychiatrist must consider Daniel's decision making capacity, duty of care, potential for harm, and criteria for involuntary treatment under the MHA 2014.
- Assessing capacity involves evaluating for psychiatric illness, its influence on judgment, and determining if treatment is refused. Capacity can be affected by factors like intoxication, mental illness, or stress.
- If capacity is
Attitude knowledge & behaviour among physicians towardWALID SARHAN
A questionnaire was distributed to 115 physicians from various specialties in Jordan to assess their attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors regarding psychiatry. 100 questionnaires were completed and returned. The questionnaire included 30 questions on attitudes toward psychiatry, knowledge of psychiatric disorders and treatment, and how physicians would handle personal or family psychiatric issues. Results found that while most physicians believe in psychiatry, many have limited knowledge and concerns about confidentiality, social stigma, and compatibility with religion influence willingness to consult psychiatrists. Recommendations include increasing psychiatry education and continuing medical education, improving awareness efforts, and further research.
HIV/AIDS is known to have a direct effect on the central nervous system.
This presentation responds to the Question, "why is HIV/AIDS of importance in mental Health?"
This document outlines precautions doctors should take against negligence. Things not to do include examining female patients without a third person present, abandoning patients, guaranteeing cures, admitting fault, criticizing other doctors to patients, and performing procedures without proper skill or consent. Things to do include obtaining informed consent, maintaining accurate records, confirming diagnoses, seeking consultations when needed, informing patients, keeping up with advances, selecting competent assistants, and identifying drugs before use. Practicing with care, competence, communication and documentation can help prevent negligence claims.
The document discusses the steps of performing a primary patient assessment as an emergency medical technician. It describes establishing the patient's level of consciousness, assessing their airway, breathing, and circulation, and determining priorities for care and transport. The primary assessment involves forming a general impression, determining the chief complaint, assessing mental status, airway, breathing, and circulation to quickly identify and treat any immediate life threats.
The document discusses the secondary assessment process for emergency medical technicians. It explains that secondary assessment involves performing a more thorough examination of a patient to identify any additional medical conditions after completing the initial primary assessment. The secondary assessment includes gathering a detailed patient history, conducting a focused physical exam, and obtaining baseline vital signs to guide treatment decisions and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions. The document provides details on each step of the secondary assessment process.
This document discusses neurological emergencies that EMTs may encounter, including altered mental status, seizures, and strokes. It provides information on assessing mental status, common causes of altered status using the AEIOU TIPS mnemonic, and managing patients with neurological emergencies by focusing on airway, breathing, and circulation. The document also details the types and characteristics of seizures, including tonic-clonic, partial, and absence seizures. It stresses the importance of obtaining a patient history and monitoring breathing during seizures.
The document discusses geriatric emergencies and how aging affects the body's systems. It notes that all body systems undergo changes with age that can diminish quality of life and pose health risks. These include sensory decline, heart and blood vessel changes, weaker muscles, and altered mental status. It provides guidance on assessing and caring for elderly patients, including taking a thorough history, speaking slowly, and handling them gently due to their frailty. The document also covers trauma in elderly patients and how their injuries may be less apparent due to reduced sensation. It stresses the importance of thorough assessment and monitoring for geriatric patients.
Mandy presented to the emergency department disoriented and behaving strangely after consuming alcohol and unknown pills. Her assessment followed the ABCDE approach to evaluate airway, breathing, circulation, disability and environment to rule out life-threatening issues. Differential diagnoses included various medical conditions and drug toxicity. Mandy was monitored for 4 hours until stable, and testing helped identify her substance use involving "Molly" and other drugs. Her immediate risks were managed through observation, fluids and monitoring until discharge once stabilized.
This document discusses diabetic emergencies that EMTs may encounter, including hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). It covers the causes and types of diabetes, signs and symptoms of altered mental status from abnormal blood sugar levels, using glucose meters to test blood sugar, and administering oral glucose for hypoglycemic emergencies. The key points are that diabetic patients can experience life-threatening changes in blood sugar that cause altered mental status, EMTs may use glucose meters or assist with oral glucose administration per protocols, and both hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia require stabilizing the patient and monitoring vital signs.
16. Emergency psychiatry common illness inAmanuelDina1
The document discusses psychiatric emergencies and their management in the emergency room setting. It defines a psychiatric emergency as unusual behavior, mood, or thoughts that could result in harm if not addressed rapidly. Common psychiatric emergencies include suicide, psychosis, affective disorders, and substance use disorders. Safety is a priority in the ER, and de-escalation techniques should be attempted before restraints or medication. If needed, benzodiazepines or antipsychotics can be administered orally or via injection to rapidly tranquilize an agitated patient. Physical restraints may also be used as a last resort to prevent injury.
This document discusses the secondary assessment of trauma patients by emergency medical technicians. It describes assessing a patient's level of consciousness using the Glasgow Coma Scale and evaluating their motor, verbal, and eye responses to stimuli. Significant mechanisms of injury that could produce life-threatening trauma are outlined for both adults and children. The document provides guidance on performing a focused physical exam to identify injuries based on the mechanism of injury. The goal of the secondary assessment is to find potential life threats and determine if the patient requires transport to a trauma center.
A psychiatric emergency is any disturbance in thoughts, feelings, or actions for which immediate therapeutic intervention is necessary. The primary goal in assessing a patient in crisis is to perform a timely evaluation. Common psychiatric emergencies include substance abuse, suicide/homicide, psychosis, mood disorders, and medical conditions presenting with psychiatric symptoms. Evaluation involves assessing for underlying medical or psychiatric causes, risk of harm, and appropriate treatment including pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, and hospitalization if needed. Close monitoring and support are important to properly manage the emergency and prevent adverse outcomes.
1) Bipolar disorder causes greater disability during depressive episodes, as patients spend more time depressed than manic. Selecting treatment requires considering a patient's preferences as well as efficacy and side effects.
2) Treatment for bipolar depression involves collaborative care between doctors and patients to establish a treatment plan through shared decision making. The urgency of a patient's symptoms must be weighed against concerns about side effects.
3) Lurasidone is approved to treat bipolar I depression and has shown efficacy with tolerability. Proper diagnosis and treatment of bipolar depression is important to prevent disability, suicide risk, and switching between mood states.
Workplace violence is a significant risk in healthcare settings. It can occur between patients and staff, staff and patients, or involve family/visitors. Nurses and doctors are especially at risk. Common locations for violence include psychiatric wards, emergency rooms, and ICUs. To help prevent violence, facilities should implement environmental controls like alarms and security devices. They should also have administrative controls like restricted access and staffing policies. Facilities should educate staff on behaviors to diffuse anger and how to recognize signs of impending violence. A multidisciplinary approach is needed to analyze individual facility risks and ensure all staff receive safety training.
This document discusses poisoning emergencies that EMTs may encounter. It covers accidental and intentional poisonings from various sources like chemicals, gases, plants, insects and marine life. Quick recognition and treatment can increase survival. Poisonings can occur through inhalation, ingestion, injection or absorption. The document provides guidance on assessing and treating poisoning patients, including contacting poison control for assistance and transporting samples of suspected toxins. It also focuses on carbon monoxide poisoning and envenomation injuries from bites/stings.
Reporting and Management of Adverse Drug ReactionSoniya Sunil
Reporting and Management of Adverse Drug Reactions.
Pharmacy Practice
Semester 7, B. Pharm
Soniya M. Sunil
Mar Dioscorus College of Pharmacy, Trivandrum.
This document provides guidelines for responding to acute care needs arising from substance misuse. It outlines physical risks like overdose, accidents, and harm to others that require emergency medical care. Signs of overdose from depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens are described. Risks include toxicity from polydrug use, accidents due to intoxication, and violence related to alcohol or psychosis from other drugs. Professional standards for responding are discussed along with evidence-based sources to guide care.
Safety Considerations Regulatory Definitions and Practical Considerations Ram...yerroju vijay
The document defines key regulatory terms related to safety reporting for investigational new drugs (INDs), including adverse events, suspected adverse reactions, serious adverse events, unexpected adverse events, and discusses investigator and sponsor reporting responsibilities. It provides examples of events that require reporting to the FDA within 15 or 7 days depending on the severity. These include serious and unexpected suspected adverse reactions, increased occurrences of serious reactions, and safety findings from other sources like animal studies.
This document provides an introduction to patient safety. It defines patient safety as the reduction of unnecessary harm from healthcare. Significant numbers of patients are harmed or die each year from medical errors. The six key dimensions of healthcare quality are discussed, including being safe, effective, efficient, equal, timely, and family-centered. Sources of error include active human errors and latent system errors. A just culture focuses on system flaws rather than individual blame. Clinical incidents encompass adverse events, near misses, and sentinel events. Maintaining safety involves adhering to best practices around issues like hand hygiene, medication reconciliation and falls prevention.
The document discusses adverse drug reactions (ADRs), their causes and management. It defines an ADR as an unintended, harmful response to a drug given at normal doses. Elderly patients have the highest risk of ADRs, which are a major cause of hospitalizations. Common culprit medications include antibiotics, anticoagulants, digoxin, diuretics and NSAIDs. Management primarily involves withdrawing the suspected drug, reducing the dose if it may be dose-related, and treating any reactions while maintaining therapeutic objectives with regular patient review and simplified regimens. Monitoring at-risk patients and those on high-risk medications is important, as is assessing drug appropriateness and possible interactions during multiple drug therapies.
CRITICAL INCIDENT REPORTING IN ANAESTHESIA.pptxOlachiUba1
This document discusses critical incident reporting related to drug errors in anaesthesia. It covers causes of critical incidents including human errors and latent failures. It also discusses components of an incident reporting system including data input, analysis, and feedback. Barriers and enablers to reporting are examined. Drug errors are defined and classified. Risk factors, consequences, and methods for prevention of drug errors are outlined.
This document provides guidance on evaluating patients for opioid dependence and appropriateness for office-based buprenorphine treatment. It describes taking a thorough patient history, including drug use, medical/psychiatric history, and assessing for dependence using DSM criteria. Key factors for determining appropriateness include diagnosis of opioid dependence, patient understanding of risks/benefits, psychiatric stability, compliance likelihood, and absence of conditions that could negatively interact with buprenorphine like active hepatitis, seizure disorders, third-party opioid or benzodiazepine use.
This document provides an overview of common over-the-counter (OTC) medications used to treat minor medical conditions. It discusses OTC drugs for headaches, eye issues, ear issues, antacids, diarrhea, nausea, colds, coughs, laxatives, skin issues, hemorrhoids and more. For each category, it lists examples of active ingredients and brand names, and also provides precautions for their use. The goal is to familiarize students with basic OTC medications and proper usage.
This document discusses aquatic emergencies such as drowning and near-drowning. It outlines various types of aquatic emergencies including drowning, diving accidents, and boating incidents. The document discusses causes of drowning, signs of near-drowning and drowning, safety measures for rescuers, and emergency treatment for aquatic accident victims including removal from the water, CPR, oxygen, and transport to advanced care. Deep-water diving emergencies like air embolisms are also addressed.
The document discusses the steps of performing a primary patient assessment as an emergency medical technician. It describes establishing the patient's level of consciousness, assessing their airway, breathing, and circulation, and determining priorities for care and transport. The primary assessment involves forming a general impression, determining the chief complaint, assessing mental status, airway, breathing, and circulation to quickly identify and treat any immediate life threats.
The document discusses the secondary assessment process for emergency medical technicians. It explains that secondary assessment involves performing a more thorough examination of a patient to identify any additional medical conditions after completing the initial primary assessment. The secondary assessment includes gathering a detailed patient history, conducting a focused physical exam, and obtaining baseline vital signs to guide treatment decisions and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions. The document provides details on each step of the secondary assessment process.
This document discusses neurological emergencies that EMTs may encounter, including altered mental status, seizures, and strokes. It provides information on assessing mental status, common causes of altered status using the AEIOU TIPS mnemonic, and managing patients with neurological emergencies by focusing on airway, breathing, and circulation. The document also details the types and characteristics of seizures, including tonic-clonic, partial, and absence seizures. It stresses the importance of obtaining a patient history and monitoring breathing during seizures.
The document discusses geriatric emergencies and how aging affects the body's systems. It notes that all body systems undergo changes with age that can diminish quality of life and pose health risks. These include sensory decline, heart and blood vessel changes, weaker muscles, and altered mental status. It provides guidance on assessing and caring for elderly patients, including taking a thorough history, speaking slowly, and handling them gently due to their frailty. The document also covers trauma in elderly patients and how their injuries may be less apparent due to reduced sensation. It stresses the importance of thorough assessment and monitoring for geriatric patients.
Mandy presented to the emergency department disoriented and behaving strangely after consuming alcohol and unknown pills. Her assessment followed the ABCDE approach to evaluate airway, breathing, circulation, disability and environment to rule out life-threatening issues. Differential diagnoses included various medical conditions and drug toxicity. Mandy was monitored for 4 hours until stable, and testing helped identify her substance use involving "Molly" and other drugs. Her immediate risks were managed through observation, fluids and monitoring until discharge once stabilized.
This document discusses diabetic emergencies that EMTs may encounter, including hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). It covers the causes and types of diabetes, signs and symptoms of altered mental status from abnormal blood sugar levels, using glucose meters to test blood sugar, and administering oral glucose for hypoglycemic emergencies. The key points are that diabetic patients can experience life-threatening changes in blood sugar that cause altered mental status, EMTs may use glucose meters or assist with oral glucose administration per protocols, and both hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia require stabilizing the patient and monitoring vital signs.
16. Emergency psychiatry common illness inAmanuelDina1
The document discusses psychiatric emergencies and their management in the emergency room setting. It defines a psychiatric emergency as unusual behavior, mood, or thoughts that could result in harm if not addressed rapidly. Common psychiatric emergencies include suicide, psychosis, affective disorders, and substance use disorders. Safety is a priority in the ER, and de-escalation techniques should be attempted before restraints or medication. If needed, benzodiazepines or antipsychotics can be administered orally or via injection to rapidly tranquilize an agitated patient. Physical restraints may also be used as a last resort to prevent injury.
This document discusses the secondary assessment of trauma patients by emergency medical technicians. It describes assessing a patient's level of consciousness using the Glasgow Coma Scale and evaluating their motor, verbal, and eye responses to stimuli. Significant mechanisms of injury that could produce life-threatening trauma are outlined for both adults and children. The document provides guidance on performing a focused physical exam to identify injuries based on the mechanism of injury. The goal of the secondary assessment is to find potential life threats and determine if the patient requires transport to a trauma center.
A psychiatric emergency is any disturbance in thoughts, feelings, or actions for which immediate therapeutic intervention is necessary. The primary goal in assessing a patient in crisis is to perform a timely evaluation. Common psychiatric emergencies include substance abuse, suicide/homicide, psychosis, mood disorders, and medical conditions presenting with psychiatric symptoms. Evaluation involves assessing for underlying medical or psychiatric causes, risk of harm, and appropriate treatment including pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, and hospitalization if needed. Close monitoring and support are important to properly manage the emergency and prevent adverse outcomes.
1) Bipolar disorder causes greater disability during depressive episodes, as patients spend more time depressed than manic. Selecting treatment requires considering a patient's preferences as well as efficacy and side effects.
2) Treatment for bipolar depression involves collaborative care between doctors and patients to establish a treatment plan through shared decision making. The urgency of a patient's symptoms must be weighed against concerns about side effects.
3) Lurasidone is approved to treat bipolar I depression and has shown efficacy with tolerability. Proper diagnosis and treatment of bipolar depression is important to prevent disability, suicide risk, and switching between mood states.
Workplace violence is a significant risk in healthcare settings. It can occur between patients and staff, staff and patients, or involve family/visitors. Nurses and doctors are especially at risk. Common locations for violence include psychiatric wards, emergency rooms, and ICUs. To help prevent violence, facilities should implement environmental controls like alarms and security devices. They should also have administrative controls like restricted access and staffing policies. Facilities should educate staff on behaviors to diffuse anger and how to recognize signs of impending violence. A multidisciplinary approach is needed to analyze individual facility risks and ensure all staff receive safety training.
This document discusses poisoning emergencies that EMTs may encounter. It covers accidental and intentional poisonings from various sources like chemicals, gases, plants, insects and marine life. Quick recognition and treatment can increase survival. Poisonings can occur through inhalation, ingestion, injection or absorption. The document provides guidance on assessing and treating poisoning patients, including contacting poison control for assistance and transporting samples of suspected toxins. It also focuses on carbon monoxide poisoning and envenomation injuries from bites/stings.
Reporting and Management of Adverse Drug ReactionSoniya Sunil
Reporting and Management of Adverse Drug Reactions.
Pharmacy Practice
Semester 7, B. Pharm
Soniya M. Sunil
Mar Dioscorus College of Pharmacy, Trivandrum.
This document provides guidelines for responding to acute care needs arising from substance misuse. It outlines physical risks like overdose, accidents, and harm to others that require emergency medical care. Signs of overdose from depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens are described. Risks include toxicity from polydrug use, accidents due to intoxication, and violence related to alcohol or psychosis from other drugs. Professional standards for responding are discussed along with evidence-based sources to guide care.
Safety Considerations Regulatory Definitions and Practical Considerations Ram...yerroju vijay
The document defines key regulatory terms related to safety reporting for investigational new drugs (INDs), including adverse events, suspected adverse reactions, serious adverse events, unexpected adverse events, and discusses investigator and sponsor reporting responsibilities. It provides examples of events that require reporting to the FDA within 15 or 7 days depending on the severity. These include serious and unexpected suspected adverse reactions, increased occurrences of serious reactions, and safety findings from other sources like animal studies.
This document provides an introduction to patient safety. It defines patient safety as the reduction of unnecessary harm from healthcare. Significant numbers of patients are harmed or die each year from medical errors. The six key dimensions of healthcare quality are discussed, including being safe, effective, efficient, equal, timely, and family-centered. Sources of error include active human errors and latent system errors. A just culture focuses on system flaws rather than individual blame. Clinical incidents encompass adverse events, near misses, and sentinel events. Maintaining safety involves adhering to best practices around issues like hand hygiene, medication reconciliation and falls prevention.
The document discusses adverse drug reactions (ADRs), their causes and management. It defines an ADR as an unintended, harmful response to a drug given at normal doses. Elderly patients have the highest risk of ADRs, which are a major cause of hospitalizations. Common culprit medications include antibiotics, anticoagulants, digoxin, diuretics and NSAIDs. Management primarily involves withdrawing the suspected drug, reducing the dose if it may be dose-related, and treating any reactions while maintaining therapeutic objectives with regular patient review and simplified regimens. Monitoring at-risk patients and those on high-risk medications is important, as is assessing drug appropriateness and possible interactions during multiple drug therapies.
CRITICAL INCIDENT REPORTING IN ANAESTHESIA.pptxOlachiUba1
This document discusses critical incident reporting related to drug errors in anaesthesia. It covers causes of critical incidents including human errors and latent failures. It also discusses components of an incident reporting system including data input, analysis, and feedback. Barriers and enablers to reporting are examined. Drug errors are defined and classified. Risk factors, consequences, and methods for prevention of drug errors are outlined.
This document provides guidance on evaluating patients for opioid dependence and appropriateness for office-based buprenorphine treatment. It describes taking a thorough patient history, including drug use, medical/psychiatric history, and assessing for dependence using DSM criteria. Key factors for determining appropriateness include diagnosis of opioid dependence, patient understanding of risks/benefits, psychiatric stability, compliance likelihood, and absence of conditions that could negatively interact with buprenorphine like active hepatitis, seizure disorders, third-party opioid or benzodiazepine use.
This document provides an overview of common over-the-counter (OTC) medications used to treat minor medical conditions. It discusses OTC drugs for headaches, eye issues, ear issues, antacids, diarrhea, nausea, colds, coughs, laxatives, skin issues, hemorrhoids and more. For each category, it lists examples of active ingredients and brand names, and also provides precautions for their use. The goal is to familiarize students with basic OTC medications and proper usage.
This document discusses aquatic emergencies such as drowning and near-drowning. It outlines various types of aquatic emergencies including drowning, diving accidents, and boating incidents. The document discusses causes of drowning, signs of near-drowning and drowning, safety measures for rescuers, and emergency treatment for aquatic accident victims including removal from the water, CPR, oxygen, and transport to advanced care. Deep-water diving emergencies like air embolisms are also addressed.
This document provides an overview of annual helicopter safety training for YEMS personnel who work with medical evacuation helicopters. It outlines safety procedures for approaching and departing helicopters, crew cooperation, safety equipment, loading and unloading patients, prohibited operations like hover entrance/exit, and patient management considerations for flights. The training covers danger zones, using safe corridors, waiting for rotor stops, following pilot instructions, and maintaining awareness of hazards.
This document outlines procedures and recommendations for Yukon EMS helicopter operations. It reviews current practices and identifies risks. Key recommendations include developing standards for training, equipment, and decision-making processes around helicopter responses. A new decision matrix and forms are proposed to help assess safety factors like weather, landing zones, and weight capacities before helicopter missions. The goal is to ensure a risk mitigation strategy that allows YEMS to safely meet patient needs across the territory.
This document discusses head trauma, including:
- The anatomy of the head and brain and types of injuries like concussions, contusions, hematomas.
- Primary and secondary brain injuries, with primary occurring immediately from force and secondary developing over hours from hypoxia or decreased blood flow.
- Assessment of head injury patients including neurological exam signs like anisocoria and posturing that indicate increased intracranial pressure.
- Management focuses on airway control, preventing hypotension, limiting agitation to reduce intracranial pressure, and treating cerebral herniation syndrome aggressively.
This document discusses vehicle extrication for emergency medical responders. It defines vehicle extrication as removing patients from a vehicle after an accident. It describes the emergency medical responder's role in assessing safety hazards, accessing the patient while stabilizing their spine, and controlling the scene until additional responders arrive. The document outlines two common types of extrication - using a Kendrick Extrication Device or performing a rapid extrication. It emphasizes the importance of personal safety and controlling spinal motion during extrication. The document also warns of potential hazards from the vehicle like leaking fluids, an unstable vehicle, airbags, and downed power lines during the extrication process.
This document discusses trauma in pregnancy and provides key information. It notes that trauma poses unique challenges due to the need to care for both the mother and unborn child. Physiological changes in pregnancy like increased risk of fainting and changes to vital signs can affect trauma assessment and treatment. Aggressive oxygen and fluid administration are critical to optimize outcomes for both. Proper positioning is also needed to prevent supine hypotension in pregnant patients. Motor vehicle collisions are a leading cause of trauma-related injuries or deaths among pregnant women.
Thoracic trauma is common, accounting for 50% of multiple trauma cases and 25% of trauma deaths. Potentially fatal thoracic injuries like tension pneumothorax, massive hemothorax, and cardiac tamponade require rapid recognition and intervention to save lives. The primary survey focuses on the "Deadly Dozen" immediate threats like airway obstruction, open pneumothorax, and flail chest, while the secondary survey evaluates less immediately life-threatening injuries like pulmonary contusion and myocardial contusion. Chest injuries frequently necessitate prompt treatment and often require urgent transport or "load-and-go" to definitive care.
The document discusses the structure and function of the nervous system. It describes the major divisions as the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The PNS has three types of neurons that connect the CNS to the body and organs. It also describes the somatic and autonomic systems within the PNS. The autonomic system further divides into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems which work in opposition to activate the fight or flight response versus the rest and digest response. The CNS structures of the brain and spinal cord are also summarized, including the four lobes of the brain and principles of contralateral organization and lateralization of functions.
The document provides step-by-step instructions for creating realistic moulage makeup effects for emergency response training simulations. It details homemade recipes for simulated blood, bruises, burns, and other injuries using inexpensive and accessible materials. Pictures demonstrate techniques for applying different injury makeup like lacerations, impalements, and burns to achieve graphic but safe effects for training scenarios. The goal is to help emergency responders practice assessing and treating realistic-looking injuries in a controlled training environment.
The document discusses seizures, their classification, and treatment considerations for EMS. It describes how seizures are classified based on mental status (simple vs complex) and laterality (partial vs generalized). Generalized seizures involve both hemispheres and can cause loss of consciousness, while partial seizures originate in one hemisphere and may or may not affect consciousness. Status epilepticus is a medical emergency defined as continuous seizure activity. The document provides guidance for EMS on safely managing patients during and after seizure activity without forcing interventions.
This document provides information on various respiratory emergencies including their causes, signs and symptoms, and management strategies. Key points covered include:
- The respiratory system functions to oxygenate the blood and remove carbon dioxide through ventilation, diffusion, and perfusion. Failure of any part of this process can cause respiratory emergencies.
- Common respiratory emergencies discussed include upper airway obstruction, emphysema, asthma, pneumonia, toxic inhalation, and pulmonary embolism.
- Assessment involves evaluating the patient's airway, breathing, circulation, mental status and vital signs as well as taking a focused history. Signs and symptoms vary depending on the specific condition but may include dyspnea
This document provides information and guidelines for emergency medical responders (EMRs) on maintaining peripheral intravenous lines for stable patients during transport. It discusses the EMR's role in safely handling and transporting patients with existing IVs. It outlines personal safety concerns, required skills like adjusting drip rates and changing IV bags, and goals around keeping the IV patent and monitoring for complications. The document specifies considerations for IV transport, authorized and unauthorized IV solutions, complications, stabilization techniques, flow rate factors, drip rate calculations, troubleshooting problems, and required documentation.
This document provides information on poisonings and substance abuse for paramedics. It defines poisoning and substance abuse. It describes how to identify the patient and poison, determine the nature of the poison, and assess inhaled, absorbed, ingested and injected poisons. It discusses the initial assessment, airway/breathing/circulation, and transport decision for a poisoned patient. It also covers alcohol, opioids, sedatives, inhalants, stimulants, marijuana, hallucinogens and anticholinergics.
This document provides information on childbirth and obstetrical emergencies for emergency medical responders. It discusses the stages of normal labor and delivery, as well as complications that may arise like premature birth, breech birth, and prolapsed cord. Emergency procedures are outlined for handling various situations like breech delivery and umbilical cords wrapped around the baby's neck. Overall the document aims to equip EMRs with the essential knowledge needed to assist with emergency childbirth and recognize potential complications.
This document discusses the musculoskeletal system and emergencies. It covers the anatomy and functions of the musculoskeletal system including muscles, ligaments, tendons and bones. It describes different types of musculoskeletal injuries like sprains, strains, dislocations, fractures and provides treatment guidelines for splinting and immobilizing injured extremities. The document emphasizes the importance of assessing distal circulation and function before and after splinting and provides tips on proper splinting techniques and potential hazards of improper splinting.
The document discusses musculoskeletal injuries, including injuries to muscles, bones, and associated ligaments. It covers various types of musculoskeletal injuries, signs and symptoms, management of injuries, spinal injuries, head injuries, and splinting techniques. The goal for emergency responders is to manage musculoskeletal injuries, prevent further damage, minimize disability, and reduce pain.
This document provides an overview and training content for EF Johnson 53 SL ES and 51 SL ES series radios used by the Yukon Government. It covers system configuration, controls, display features, zone and site selection, registration, talkgroups, out of range indicators, and general operating policies and procedures. The training is delivered through a combination of presentation, demonstration, and hands-on exercises.
The document discusses the components and use of a metered dose inhaler (MDI) with spacer. An MDI contains salbutamol and propellant that are mixed by shaking. Using a spacer allows the medication particles to remain in the respirable 1-5 micron range to effectively deliver the dose to the lungs. Different types of spacers are available to use with MDIs.
This document provides an overview of annual aircraft safety training for rural EMS crew members who work with medical evacuation (medevac) crews. It covers definitions, standard medevac operations like ambulance parking and patient loading/unloading, airframe familiarization for different aircraft types, standard and emergency flight operations, and prohibited operations. The goal is to ensure EMS personnel can function safely as part of the medevac team on the airport tarmac and around medical evacuation aircraft during flight operations.
Gemma Wean- Nutritional solution for Artemiasmuskaan0008
GEMMA Wean is a high end larval co-feeding and weaning diet aimed at Artemia optimisation and is fortified with a high level of proteins and phospholipids. GEMMA Wean provides the early weaned juveniles with dedicated fish nutrition and is an ideal follow on from GEMMA Micro or Artemia.
GEMMA Wean has an optimised nutritional balance and physical quality so that it flows more freely and spreads readily on the water surface. The balance of phospholipid classes to- gether with the production technology based on a low temperature extrusion process improve the physical aspect of the pellets while still retaining the high phospholipid content.
GEMMA Wean is available in 0.1mm, 0.2mm and 0.3mm. There is also a 0.5mm micro-pellet, GEMMA Wean Diamond, which covers the early nursery stage from post-weaning to pre-growing.
Hypertension and it's role of physiotherapy in it.Vishal kr Thakur
This particular slides consist of- what is hypertension,what are it's causes and it's effect on body, risk factors, symptoms,complications, diagnosis and role of physiotherapy in it.
This slide is very helpful for physiotherapy students and also for other medical and healthcare students.
Here is summary of hypertension -
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a serious medical condition that occurs when blood pressure in the body's arteries is consistently too high. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of blood vessels as the heart pumps it. Hypertension can increase the risk of heart disease, brain disease, kidney disease, and premature death.
Comprehensive Rainy Season Advisory: Safety and Preparedness Tips.pdfDr Rachana Gujar
The "Comprehensive Rainy Season Advisory: Safety and Preparedness Tips" offers essential guidance for navigating rainy weather conditions. It covers strategies for staying safe during storms, flood prevention measures, and advice on preparing for inclement weather. This advisory aims to ensure individuals are equipped with the knowledge and resources to handle the challenges of the rainy season effectively, emphasizing safety, preparedness, and resilience.
TEST BANK For Accounting Information Systems, 3rd Edition by Vernon Richardso...rightmanforbloodline
TEST BANK For Accounting Information Systems, 3rd Edition by Vernon Richardson, Verified Chapters 1 - 18, Complete Newest Version
TEST BANK For Accounting Information Systems, 3rd Edition by Vernon Richardson, Verified Chapters 1 - 18, Complete Newest Version
TEST BANK For Accounting Information Systems, 3rd Edition by Vernon Richardson, Verified Chapters 1 - 18, Complete Newest Version
DECODING THE RISKS - ALCOHOL, TOBACCO & DRUGS.pdfDr Rachana Gujar
Introduction: Substance use education is crucial due to its prevalence and societal impact.
Alcohol Use: Immediate and long-term risks include impaired judgment, health issues, and social consequences.
Tobacco Use: Immediate effects include increased heart rate, while long-term risks encompass cancer and heart disease.
Drug Use: Risks vary depending on the drug type, including health and psychological implications.
Prevention Strategies: Education, healthy coping mechanisms, community support, and policies are vital in preventing substance use.
Harm Reduction Strategies: Safe use practices, medication-assisted treatment, and naloxone availability aim to reduce harm.
Seeking Help for Addiction: Recognizing signs, available treatments, support systems, and resources are essential for recovery.
Personal Stories: Real stories of recovery emphasize hope and resilience.
Interactive Q&A: Engage the audience and encourage discussion.
Conclusion: Recap key points and emphasize the importance of awareness, prevention, and seeking help.
Resources: Provide contact information and links for further support.
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The South Beach Coffee Java Diet is a variation of the popular South Beach Diet, which was developed by cardiologist Dr. Arthur Agatston. The original South Beach Diet focuses on consuming lean proteins, healthy fats, and low-glycemic index carbohydrates. The South Beach Coffee Java Diet adds the element of coffee, specifically caffeine, to enhance weight loss and improve energy levels.
This particular slides consist of- what is hypotension,what are it's causes and it's effect on body, risk factors, symptoms,complications, diagnosis and role of physiotherapy in it.
This slide is very helpful for physiotherapy students and also for other medical and healthcare students.
Here is the summary of hypotension:
Hypotension, or low blood pressure, is when the pressure of blood circulating in the body is lower than normal or expected. It's only a problem if it negatively impacts the body and causes symptoms. Normal blood pressure is usually between 90/60 mmHg and 120/80 mmHg, but pressures below 90/60 are generally considered hypotensive.
Can Allopathy and Homeopathy Be Used Together in India.pdfDharma Homoeopathy
This article explores the potential for combining allopathy and homeopathy in India, examining the benefits, challenges, and the emerging field of integrative medicine.
Exploring the Benefits of Binaural Hearing: Why Two Hearing Aids Are Better T...Ear Solutions (ESPL)
Binaural hearing using two hearing aids instead of one offers numerous advantages, including improved sound localization, enhanced sound quality, better speech understanding in noise, reduced listening effort, and greater overall satisfaction. By leveraging the brain’s natural ability to process sound from both ears, binaural hearing aids provide a more balanced, clear, and comfortable hearing experience. If you or a loved one is considering hearing aids, consult with a hearing care professional at Ear Solutions hearing aid clinic in Mumbai to explore the benefits of binaural hearing and determine the best solution for your hearing needs. Embracing binaural hearing can lead to a richer, more engaging auditory experience and significantly improve your quality of life.
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Your mindset is the way you make sense of the world around you. This lens influences the way you think, the way you feel, and how you might behave in certain situations. Let's talk about mindset myths that can get us into trouble and ways to cultivate a mindset to support your cancer survivorship in authentic ways. Let’s Talk About It!
Unlocking the Secrets to Safe Patient Handling.pdfLift Ability
Furthermore, the time constraints and workload in healthcare settings can make it challenging for caregivers to prioritise safe patient handling Australia practices, leading to shortcuts and increased risks.