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Unit 52

Unit 52. Response to Basic Emergencies. Objectives. Spell and define terms. Recognize emergency situations that require urgent care. List and describe the eleven standardized types of codes. Objectives. Evaluate situations and determine the sequence of appropriate actions to be taken.

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Unit 52

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  1. Unit 52 Response to Basic Emergencies

  2. Objectives • Spell and define terms. • Recognize emergency situations that require urgent care. • List and describe the eleven standardized types of codes.

  3. Objectives • Evaluate situations and determine the sequence of appropriate actions to be taken. • Describe how to maintain the patient’s airway and breathing during respiratory failure and respiratory arrest.

  4. Objectives • Recognize the need for CPR. • List the benefits of early defibrillation. • Identify signs, symptoms, and treatment of emergency situations such as: • Cardiac arrest • Choking • Bleeding

  5. Objectives • Identify the signs, symptoms, and treatment of common emergency situations such as: • Shock • Fainting • Heart attack • Brain attack (stroke) • Seizure

  6. Objectives • Identify the signs, symptoms, and treatment of common emergency situations such as: • Vomiting and aspiration • Thermal injuries • Poisoning • Known or suspected head injury

  7. Dealing with Emergencies • Emergency situations develop rapidly and unpredictably • Emergency situations can occur at any time to anyone: • Automobile accidents • Strokes (brain attacks) • Suddenly feeling weak • Fainting and falling

  8. Dealing with Emergencies • An emergencyis any unexpected situation that requires immediate action and medical attention. • In a true emergency: • Prompt action is needed to prevent further complications and to save the life of the victim • It is important to take immediate action.

  9. Being Prepared • While working in a hospital or long-term care facility • You are always close to professional medical help • When you witness an accident away from the medical facility • You may not have access to professional help

  10. Being Prepared • Whatever course of action you choose: • The victim should not be further endangered

  11. Standard Precautions • Emergencies are stressful and it is easy to become distracted. • Use standard precautions • Protect yourself from exposure to blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, mucous membranes, and nonintact skin.

  12. Standard Precautions • If accidental contact occurs, wash the exposed skin area well with soap and water. • If mucous membrane contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with running water. • Inform your supervisor of the exposure as soon as the emergency is over.

  13. Basic Emergencies • Some basic emergencies: • Cardiac arrest • Choking • Obstructed airway • Bleeding • Shock • Fainting • Heart attack

  14. Basic Emergencies • Some basic emergencies: • Stroke (brain attack) • Seizures • Vomiting and aspiration • Electric shock • Burns • Orthopedic injuries • Head injury • Accidental poisoning

  15. Code Words • Health care facilities announce various code words over the intercom to designate different emergencies. • Facilities are standardizing the code words to minimize confusion.

  16. Code Words • Memorize the code words used in your facility and learn what your responsibilities are in each.

  17. DNR Orders • You must know which patients on your unit have do not resuscitate (DNR) orders • Or know where you can find this information quickly • Refer to Figure 52-4

  18. DNR Orders

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