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Emergencies Megan McClintock, MS, RN Fall 2011
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Emergencies. Megan McClintock, MS, RN Fall 2011. Primary Survey. Airway with cervical spine stabilization and/or immobilization Intubation, c -collar Breathing – different than having an airway 100% oxygen via non- rebreather mask Circulation – hemorrhage, pulses, cap refill, - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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EmergenciesMegan McClintock, MS, RN
Fall 2011
Primary Survey Airway with cervical spine stabilization and/or
immobilization Intubation, c-collar
Breathing – different than having an airway 100% oxygen via non-rebreather mask
Circulation – hemorrhage, pulses, cap refill, Insert IV lines, apply pressure to bleeding, blood typing
Disability – brief neuro exam, LOC, GCS, pupil response Exposure/Environmental Control – remove all clothing to
better observe Provide privacy, limit heat loss
Secondary Survey
Full set of vital signs/Focused adjuncts/Facilitate family presence Vital signs Focused adjuncts – ECG, O2 sat monitor, CXR, urinary
catheter, NG tube, labs, diagnostic studies, tetanus Facilitate family presence
Give comfort measures – treat pain, listen History and Head-to-Toe assessment Inspect posterior surfaces
Heat- Related Emergencies
Cold-Related Emergencies
Submersion Injuries
Stings & Bites
Poisonings
Violence
Terrorism
Mass Casualty Triage
