Developing Policies and Procedures for Emergencies

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  • purpose

  • policy statement

  • definitions

  • scope

  • procedures

  • training/retraining

  • policy approvals


Things to include in policies and procedures

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  • Airway

  • Breathing

  • Circulation

  • Disability

  • Exposure


ABCDE acronym

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13-15

mild Glasgow coma scale score

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9-12

moderate Glasgow coma scale score

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3-8

severe Glasgow coma scale score

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< 2 seconds

normal capillary refill time

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< 3 seconds

normal time for skin turgor check

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cranial nerve function

determines pupillary light reflex

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< 100 mmHg

red flag for low systolic BP

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  • Deformities or Discolorations

  • Crepitus and Contusion

  • Abrasion and Avulsion

  • Penetrations and Punctures

  • Burns

  • Tenderness

  • Lacerations

  • Swelling and Symmetry


DCAP-BTLS Acronym

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15 minutes

frequency to check vital signs when patient is stable

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5 minutes

frequency to check vital signs when patient is unstable

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  • Situation

  • Background

  • Assessment

  • Recommendation


SBAR acronym for patient hand offs