Term
| In what delayed health situation, you would continue CPR as long as possible , at least 30 minutes for what emergency situation? |
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Definition
Victim struck by lightning
b/c their heart rate is irregular |
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| How would the care steps change for someone in a Delayed health situation 4 someone w/ a dislocation? |
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Definition
Whether or not you move the victim
depends location of the dislocation
b/c if in thigh, you dont move them or try to splint them b/c there is a very specific med procedure to do this & if you dont know exactly what you are doing you could pinch there sciatic nerve
Try to reduce injury |
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Term
How would injury be complicated in delayed health situation for victim with Secondary burns that are
NOT necessarily life-threatening |
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Definition
If you have
No water= no way for heat to escape
also
No way to clean wound= risk for infection
Dehydrate victim =Loss of fluid could lead to shock
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Term
Four ways people can plan for delayed help emergencies?
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Definition
1. Knowledge of area
2. Knowledge of pre-existing conditions of people in their group
3. Training in CPR / Knowledge of first aid
4. First aid kit |
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Term
Transporting a victim should be considered in most delayed help emergencies if available.
But what situation would this not be an option... |
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Definition
| Fractured pelvis & internal bleeding |
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