unit 2b Flashcards
methods to dealing with stress
exercise, socializing, going outside, therapy, music, hobbies, self care, eating healthy
obvious signs of death
decapitation, dependent lividity (blood pooling at lowest point of gravity), cold, rigor mortis, decay
stages of grief
denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
factors to consider when moving patients
injuries, number of rescuers, location/destination, weight and height, communication
lifting rules
lift with legs, keep back straight, feet slightly apart, keep weight close to body, do not twist back
emergent moves
no time to secure head/neck/spine. ex. unstable vehicle, imminent fire/explosion, unsafe area, cpr or aed necessary
urgent move
time to secure head/neck/spine ex. temperature, poison/fume
dont move
patient is stable, in safe area, unable to move without help
what materials/positions could be used to help in emergent moves
dragging patient either using sheet or by placing arms under shoulders.
carries used
firefighter carry, cradle carry, backpack carry, crutch carry, extremity carry, chair carry
how to move patient from bed to strecher
stretcher against bed at same level, lock wheels, slide patient across
scoop backboard
comes apart, clicks together under patient
short backboard
for seated people, pulling out of vehicle
how to use a cervical collar
stabilize head, slide collar behind patient, place across front of neck and secure
when should a patient be restrained
when they are a danger to themselves or others
