Traumatic asphyxia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

emt final exam You are dispatched to I-84 east bound to a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Upon arrival, you see a 1982 Ford Country Squire that has left the highway and has impacted a group of small trees. There is an elderly couple in the vehicle. The man is hunched over the steering wheel unconscious, and the woman is hysterical screaming, "I told him to put his seat belt on." The man's head and face appear darker than the rest of his body. His eyes are bulging, and he appe...

CAISS 2023/2024 with Certified Solutions AIS Defined An anatomically based consensus driven global severity scoring system that classifies each injury by body region according to its relative importance on a six point ordinal score. Severity code 1 Minor Severity code 2 Moderate Severity code 3 Serious Severity code 4 Severe Severity code 5 Critical Severity code 6 Maximum (currently untreatable) Is all AIS Data comparable? No - have to know what AIS revision was used Is death a part o...

Subcutaneous emphysema presence of air in the subcutaneous tissue Traumatic asphyxia medical emergency caused by an intense compression of the thoracic cavity, causing venous back-flow from the right side of the heart into the veins of the neck and the brain. Hyperresonance lower pitch on percussion of the body Pulmonary edema caused by excessive fluid in the lungs Congestive heart failure (chf) pain: chest Cough: can be dry or with phlegm Whole body: dizziness, fatigue, inability to ...

Fisdap Airway Management and Respiratory Emergencies Latest 2023 Graded A+ subcutaneous emphysema presence of air in the subcutaneous tissue traumatic asphyxia medical emergency caused by an intense compression of the thoracic cavity, causing venous back-flow from the right side of the heart into the veins of the neck and the brain. hyperresonance lower pitch on percussion of the body pulmonary edema caused by excessive fluid in the lungs Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Pain: chest cough: can...

TCI - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention AOD - Administrator on Duty Report IR - Incident Report TCI Theory of Change - 1) Supervisors 2) Caregivers 3) Children 4) Child Outcomes TCI: The Six Domains - 1) Child & Family Inclusion 2) Clinical Participation 3) Supervision & Post-Crisis Response 4) Training & Competency Standards 5) Documentation, Incident Monitoring & Feedback 6) Leadership & Program Support Therapeutic Milieu - A safe, nurturing environment in which children can heal an...

SOCE Practice Corrections High Liability ONLY (1/1) EMS system a network of trained professionals linked to provide advanced, out-of-hospital care for victims of sudden traumatic injury or illness. EMT emergency medical technician CPR cardiopulmonary resuscitation ABC airway, breathing, circulation Duty to Act a duty to take some action to prevent harm to another Breach of Duty when you either fail to act or act inappropriately Good Samaritan Act protects a first aid provider fro...

subcutaneous emphysema presence of air in the subcutaneous tissue traumatic asphyxia medical emergency caused by an intense compression of the thoracic cavity, causing venous back-flow from the right side of the heart into the veins of the neck and the brain. hyperresonance lower pitch on percussion of the body pulmonary edema caused by excessive fluid in the lungs Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Pain: chest cough: can be dry or with phlegm whole body: dizziness, fatigue, inability to exe...

Scene Size Up includes - assessing the scene for safety, noting the number of patients, noting potential hazards and calling for additional help if needed. You have a 45 y/o male involved in a major MVA. He c/o pain to the chest and dyspnea. The anterior chest wall is bruised and tender, weak radial pulses are present and the last three blood pressure measurements show narrowing pulse pressure. You should suspect a: _________________________ and your interventions should include: __________...

SAMPLE stands for - ANSWER-Signs and symptoms Allergies Medication Past medical history Last oral intake Events leading up to A patient has cool skin, shallow breathing and a diminished LOC. Your interventions would be: - ANSWER-Increase depth of respirations, high flow oxygen, and transport ASAP Initial Assessment includes - ANSWER-Forming a general impression A fall patient has discoloration and tenderness to the left side of the chest. Upon auscultation, you hear diminished breath ...

Paramedic FISDAP Final Exam mega review, all study guides exam Questions with Correct Answers traumatic asphyxia? A. Decreased blood flow to the head and neck B. Backflow of blood from the right heart into the neck C. Increased oxygenated blood flow D. Decreased pressure in the chest cavity - Answer-Answer B 5. Your patient is a 17-year-old male who is complaining of left-sided chest pain after being tackled in a football game. Examination reveals pain and crepitus around t...