Definition 2 of 270
paradoxical movement
-could indicate pneumothorax
-rapid shallow breaths
when a segment of the rib cage breaks due to trauma and becomes detached from the rest of the
chest wall
Crackles (Rales)
Implied Consent or emergency doctrine
Pulse Rates
Flail chest
,Term 3 of 270
Abruptio Placenta
Placenta separtes abruptly from the wall of uterus. Usually in a trauma
nose bleed
To insulate and protect the fetus.
-500 to 1000ml of fluid
In orer from least to most powerful:
-alpha
-beta
-gamma
-neutron
Definition 4 of 270
Induced or Spontaneous, before 20 weeks. May be serious complications due to bleeding and
infection, treat for shock abruptly
Ectopic Pregnancy
Abruptio Placenta
Abortion
Placenta Previa
,Term 5 of 270
subarachnoid hemorrhage
Jugular vein distension, trachial deviation
Remove clothes and irregate
eyes- rinse for 20 minutes
Blood pressure, pulse, respiraions, skin, pupils
bleeding into subarachnoid space where CSF is
Term 6 of 270
When should you remove a helmet?
Only remove it if the patient asks for it
Remove it immediately to check for injuries
Leave it on unless it interferes with breathing/airway
Take it off if the patient feels uncomfortable
Term 7 of 270
When to remove an impales object
As soon as the patient arrives at the Hospital
If the object is causing severe pain
Only if it obstructs airway or interferes with CPR
When the bleeding has stopped completely
, Term 8 of 270
% oxygen in atmosphere
21%
35%
50%
10%
Definition 9 of 270
2 arteries and one vein
-vein is oxygenated, arteries deoxygenated
Spina bifida
Umbilical cord
Nuchal cord
Amniotic sac
Term 10 of 270
Involuntary consent
immediate danger to you or patient
-clothes drag, blanket drag, arm drag, arm to arm drag
-one person: grasp under arms, lower down to supine
1st stage: onset of contractions and ends when fully dialated.
2nd stage: Fetus to birth canal
3rd stage: birth to delivery of placenta
sudden compression of chest area causes reverse blood flow to head.
- distended jugular veins, cyanosis, eyes bleed
assisting patient that are mentally ill, developmentally delayed, or in behavioral crisis.
similar to case involving minors
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