'Spinal immobilization' diaporamas de présentation

Suspected Spinal Injury

Suspected Spinal Injury. New York State Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Cervical Spine Injuries in Perspective. 2.4% of blunt trauma patients experience some degree of musculoskeletal injury to the spine

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Suspected Spinal Injury

Suspected Spinal Injury. New York State Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Cervical Spine Injuries in Perspective. 2.4% of blunt trauma patients experience some degree of musculoskeletal injury to the spine

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INTRODUCTION TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE

INTRODUCTION TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE. Temple College EMS Professions ECA Updated Spring 2011. Origins of EMS. Trauma Accidental Death & Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society Sudden Death. Federal Legislation. Department of Transportation (DOT) Highway Safety Act of 1966

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EMS Mythbusters Myths, Facts & Realities

EMS Mythbusters Myths, Facts & Realities. Amy Gutman MD prehospitalmd@gmail.com. Prehospital diuresis fixes CHF TASERS kill patients EMT-initiated refusals are safe Paramedics save lives in OOHCA Spinal immobilization is beneficial

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Chest Injuries

Chest Injuries. Chapter 27. Organs of the Chest. Structures of the Chest. Mechanics of Ventilation. Inspiration Intercostal muscles contract and diaphragm flattens. Expiration Intercostal muscles and diaphragm relax; tissues move back to normal position.

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Spinal Immobilization Harmful or Helpful?

Spinal Immobilization Harmful or Helpful?. Jason Hoffman EMT-P, CC EMT-P. Objectives:. Discuss the problem of using mechanism of injury (MOI) as the primary indicator for spinal immobilization. Discuss the harmful outcomes of spinal immobilization.

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2013 TransCare Protocol Update

2013 TransCare Protocol Update. Presented by Aaron Taylor TransCare Ambulance Training Group 155-CO. Objectives. Familiarize BLS Personnel with changes to BLS Acts Allowed as well as changes to TransCare BLS Protocols.

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Chapter 9 Dressings, Bandaging, and Immobilization Techniques

Chapter 9 Dressings, Bandaging, and Immobilization Techniques. EMR 9- 1. Introduction. The EMR must be familiar with different types of dressings, bandages, and immobilization techniques to properly care for patients with wounds and fractures

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Face and T hroat Injuries

Face and T hroat Injuries. Chapter 26. Anatomy of the Head. Landmarks of the Neck. Injuries to the Face. Injuries around the face can lead to upper airway obstructions. Bleeding from the face can be profuse. Loosened teeth may lodge in the throat.

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Core Principles for Spinal Immobilization

Core Principles for Spinal Immobilization. January 2014. Rule #1. True spinal injuries are extremely rare, and even more rarely occur in the absence of spinal line pain and/or neurologic deficits. Rule #2.

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The Greater Miami Valley EMS Council

The Greater Miami Valley EMS Council. 2014 Standing Orders Changes & Updates. All SQ injections are now IM; SQ has less reliable absorption particularly in a shock state. This is consistent with current recommendations particularly for epinephrine in allergic reactions.

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The Greater Miami Valley EMS Council

The Greater Miami Valley EMS Council. 2014 Standing Orders Changes & Updates. All SQ injections are now IM; SQ has less reliable absorption particularly in a shock state. This is consistent with current recommendations particularly for epinephrine in allergic reactions.

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RCS 6080 Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Rehabilitation Counseling

RCS 6080 Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Rehabilitation Counseling. Spinal Cord Injury. Spinal Cord Injury. Epidemiology 30-40 million per year 10,000 new cases per year Etiology Motor vehicle accident: 44.5% Falls: 18.1% Violence: 16.6% (and increasing). Spinal Cord Injury.

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Principles of Patient Assessment in EMS

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