Pt Care Unit 3

Gait Belt

Used when assisting patients who are weak or unsteady

Orthostatic Hypotension

Reduction of oxygen supply to the brain when standing up

Gait Belt

Used when assisting patients who are weak or unsteady

Orthostatic Hypotension

Reduction of oxygen supply to the brain when standing up

Slide Board/Draw Sheet/Slide Mat

Used to transfer patients from stretchers

Sedation

Induced by means of sedative/hypnotic medications; calmness

Hoyer Lift

Device used for heavier patient transfers

Cribs

Transportation method for infants/toddlers

Tracheostomy

Surgical opening in the neck to the trachea for ventilation

Ventilator

Mechanical respiratory device controlling respiratory rate

Suction

Used when a patient cannot clear mouth/throat of secretions

Triage

Process of assigning priority to victims in an emergency

COPD

Condition with diminished lung capacity

STAT

Immediate action

Concussion

Brain injury from violent jarring

Dehiscence

Separation of a surgical incision

Edema

Fluid accumulation in tissues

Erythema

Redness or inflammation of the skin

Myocardial Infarction

Heart attack

Pulmonary Edema

Fluid in the lungs due to heart failure

Pulmonary Embolism

Blockage of a lung artery by a blood clot

Syncope

Brief loss of consciousness or fainting

Tremor

Involuntary muscle shaking

Anaphylaxis

Life-threatening allergic reaction

Angina

Chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart

Anoxia

Lack of oxygen

Asthma

Respiratory disorder with wheezing

Cardiac Arrest

Cessation of heart function

Cardiac Tamponade

Compression of the heart by blood accumulation in the pericardial sac

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)

Interruption of blood supply to the brain (stroke)

Defibrillator

Device that delivers an electric shock to correct cardiac rhythm

Hemorrhage

Excessive bleeding

Hyperglycemia

Elevated blood glucose levels

Hypoglycemia

Low blood glucose levels

Vasovagal

Stimulation of the vagus nerve causing a slowing of pulse

Vertigo

Loss of equilibrium

Urticaria

Skin eruption with transient wheals of varying shapes and sizes

Slide board/Draw Sheet/Slide Mat

Used to transfer pts to and from stretcher

Shoulders & Knees

When assisting pt to sit up or lie down , arms under?

sedation

By means of sedative / hypnotic meds ; state of calmness , quiet or sleep

Hip replacement via posterior side

Pts must not flex at hips more than 90 ° after what ?

Stretcher

Pt hasn't stood since accident , surgery , Stroke , heart attack are transported by ?

Draw sheet w/slider board

Safe transfer to/from stretcher is done with what ?

Side rails

What should always be checked before transporting pt ?

Pt sits in wheelchair

Falls Most commonly occur when?

May sit upright

Avoid abduction

Avoid adduction

Weight bearing tolerated

Surgery via the Anterior Approach

Weight bearing is usually tolerated (check chart)*

Surgery via the Anterior Approach*

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Surgery via the Anterior Approach>

Avoid adduction^

Surgery via the Anterior Approach^

Avoid internal or external rotation<

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Avoid hyperextension{

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Must not flex hip beyond 90 degrees+

Surgery via the Posterior Approach+

Weight bearing is usually tolerated (check chart)_

Surgery via the Posterior Approach_

Abduction is permitted=

Surgery via the Posterior Approach=

Avoid adduction~

Surgery via the Posterior Approach~

Avoid internal rotation-

Surgery via the Posterior Approach-

Intubation

Placement of any tube; breathing tube through mouth or nose

Tracheostomy

Opening in neck to trachea & inserted to ventilate lungs

Emergency

Unexpected event; demands immediate attention

Trauma radiography

must obtain images by least harmful method possible (2 90° images with joint space and all long bones)

Supplemental oxygen @ 1-6 L/min

Pts experiencing difficulty breathing are given what

Crash cart

contains : Airway access, meds, CPR board, BP cuff, & defibrillator

Lvl 1 trauma

24/7, large, everything for trauma

Lvl 2 Trauma

24/7 physician, Radiography/Fluro available; CT & MRI also; treat trauma

Lul 3 Trauma

Small , ED physician/radiographer on call @ night; Life-threatening issues sent to 1-2

Trauma radiography equipment

Positioning aids: tape/sponges, cassette cover, shielding

Rapid Response Team

Treat pts before they deteriorate

Fire

Code Red

Cardiac arrest

Code Blue

Hazmat spill

Code Orange

Combative person

Code Grey

Child abduction

Code Amber

Crash Cart Meds

Adrenalin(epinephrine), Amiodarone, Glucagon, Heparin, Narcan

Angina

Coronary arteries not supplying heart w/enough oxygen

Cardiac Tamponade

Compression of heart by accumulation of blood in pericardial Sac

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)

Interruption of blood supply to brain ( stroke )

Edema

Fluid in interstitial spaces of tissues

Myocardial infarction (MI)

Heart attack

Pulmonary Embolism (PE)

Blockage of lung artery caused by blood clot

Hypovolemic

loss of blood / plasma

Septic

Microbial infection

Neurogenic

Failure of arterial resistance , blood pools in peripheral vessels

Cardiogenic

cardiac failure

Anaphylaxis

Allergic Shock reaction to substance that affects blood vessels d is life threatening

Hypovolemic, Septic, Cardiogenic, Neurogenic, Anaphylaxis

Types of shock

Dehiscence

Seperation of surgical incision

Evisceration

Removal of one or more organs from abdominal cavity

Anoxia

Lack of oxygen

Urticaria

skin eruption; transient wheels of varying shapes/sizes; also called Hives

Vertigo

Loss Loss of equilibrium bc of inner ear issue

Syncope

Brief lapse of consciousness; same as Fainting

Turn on

AED Step 1

Attach pads

AED Step 2

Connect pads to AED

AED Step 3

Clear area

AED Step 4

Turn on rhythm analysis

AED Step 5

Press Shock

AED Step 6

thoracentesis

Removal of fluid or air from the pleural space

Thoracotomy

Surgical opening through chest wall of tube inserted btwn the visceral pleura & Partial pleura

Restlessness and apprehension

Symptoms of Shock

Increased pulse rate

Symptoms of Shock

Pallor w/weakness & change in thinking

Symptoms of Shock