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Patient Assessment
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03/20/2013
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Term
Hazardous Materials
 Definition

substances that cause adverse health effects upon human exposure.

The primary include

  • chemical
  • bilogical
  • radiologic
  • nuclear
  • explosive
Term
Index of Suspicion
 Definition

Anticipation of possible injuries based on analysis of the event.

 

EX.  If the car has a broken windshield...expect head injuries. 
Term
Mechanism of Injury
 Definition

Combined strength, direction, and nature of forces that injured the patient.

 

Identify the forces involved, the direction from which they came, and the bodily locations potentially affected. 

 

Ex.  Fall victim...how high was the patient, what did he land on, what was hit first? 
Term
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
 Definition
Equipment designed to protect against infection.  The minimum recommended PPE includes glove, masks and eye wear, HEPA and N95 respirators, gowns, and disposable resuscitation equipment.
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