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Transcript of Prepared by Marilyn Rausch Indiana State Association DAT Program.
RECOGNIZING MAJOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
Prepared by Marilyn RauschIndiana State Association DAT Program
Introduction
Disaster Awareness begins at home…
We need to recognize impending problems in ourselves.
We need to recognize impending problems in others.
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A REMINDER…IT IS IMPORTANT TO HAVE AVAILABLE
• Names of all your MEDS (Rx & OTC)
• Names and phone numbers of your DOCTORS
• List of ALLERGIES
• Name and number of CONTACT PERSON
KEEP IN REFRIGERATOR OR BEHIND DRIVER’S LICENSE!!
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An Overview
First steps in Basic Life Support
Recognizing conditions and
needed first steps
Strokes.
Heart attacks.
Diabeti
c Emergencies
Falls
Use of an Automatic External Defibrillator
(AED)
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An Overview of this Discussion
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First Steps: Basic life support.
Identifying conditions and taking first steps.
Strokes
Heart Attacks
Diabetic Emergencies
Falls
Use of an Automatic External Defibrillator.
INITIAL STEPS IN BASIC LIFE
SUPPORT
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Initial Steps in Basic Life Support
AssessThe
Situation
CALL FOR HELP.
AssessRescuer Safety
ABCs
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
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Assess the Situation
View area… are there hazards to your safety
(fire, downed power lines, moving traffic, etc.)
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Ask the victim: “Are you okay?”
CALL FOR HELP
Shout out loud “I need help.”
Use Cell phone to call 911.
Leave scene to get to telephone.
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ABCDs
A Open Airway
B Breathing
C Maintain Circulation
D Defibrillate (AED)
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OPEN AIRWAY
Align head and shoulders UNLESS possible neck injury.
Head tilt or Chin Thrust.
Clear Vomit or other foreign body from mouth.
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Breathing
Watch for rise and fall of chest.
Place cheek next to nose to see if air is felt.
If not, hold victim’s nose closed, place barrier over mouth and give two breaths.
Heimlich maneuver if necessary.
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Circulation
Feel for a pulse at the carotid artery.
If none is felt, begin chest compressions.
If AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) is available, prepare to use it as directed.
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QUESTIONS?
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MAJOR MEDICAL
EMERGENCIES
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Major Medical Emergencies
Recognizing possible stroke.
Recognizing possible Heart Attack.
Recognizing Diabetic Emergencies.
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STROKE
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STROKE
Early recognition is essential.
To limit brain damage, treatment needs to begin within 3 hours of the onset of symptoms.
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STROKE:quick evaluation
Symmetry of smile. “Show me your teeth.”
Clarity of speech. “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.”
“Pronator Drift”. Hold arms out at shoulder height with palms up and eyes closed. It is not normal if one arm drifts downward.
Any localized areas of weakness, numbness.
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STROKE:what to do
Waste no time.
Call 911.
ABCDs
If possible, get bottles of all medications to take to emergency room
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QUESTIONS?
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HEART ATTACK
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HEART ATTACK:classic signs
Pain, pressure or heaviness under the breastbone.
Radiation of pain into the neck, back, or arms.
Shortness of Breath
Sweating for no apparent reason.
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HEART ATTACK:not so classic signs
More common in WOMEN.
Sudden and severe fatigue.
Non-classic location of pain (stomach, back, jaw or neck)
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HEART ATTACK:what to do first
Call 911 (do not wait to see if the symptoms will “go away”.)
Aspirin (one regular or 4 baby aspirin chewed)
ABCDs
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QUESTIONS?
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DIABETIC EMERGENCI
ES
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DIABETIC EMERGENCIES: signs of low blood sugar
Confusion, irritability, aggressiveness
Weakness, dizziness Pale, cold, clammy or sweating Rapid pulse. Poor coordination, staggering. Headache, Nausea, Vomiting Seizures Loss of Consciousness.
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DIABETIC EMERGENCIES: what to do first
ABCDs
If conscious, give some form of sugar: Juice with added sugar, Honey, Regular (not diet) soft drink, Glucose tablets.
If unconscious, place sugar or honey under tongue.
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QUESTIONS?
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FALLS
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FALLS If over 65, most common injury causing
hospitalization and long-term disability. More common if on more than 4
medications, or had been hospitalized in last year.
More common in those with other long-term health conditions… stroke, heart problems, problems with balance or gait.
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FALLS:Best treatment is prevention
Good lighting.
Avoid clutter (toys, scatter rugs, electric cords, etc.)
Hand rails or other steadying objects.
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FALLS:what to do first
Let them lay.
If serious fall, Call 911.
If unconscious, do ABCD’s
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REVIEW
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REVIEW
Have some idea of basic life support.
If possible, contact your local Red Cross to take a basic Life Support course (usually 4-8 hours to get certification.)
If available, know where AEDs are located.
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RECOGNIZE POSSIBLE MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
STROKES
HEART ATTACKS
DIABETIC EMERGENCIES
FALLS
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FIRST STEPS
CALL FOR HELP
DON’T DELAY CALLING 911, even if the symptoms seem mild. Waiting to see if things “get better” may result in tragedy.
ABCDs
Be ready to help, but DON’T BECOME A VICTIM YOURSELF!
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AEDautomated external defibrillator
Analyzes heart rhythm.
Recognizes shockable rhythm.
Advises operator whether rhythm should be shocked.
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UNIVERSAL AED STEPS
POWER ON the AED first.
ATTACH the AED to the victim’s chest with electrode pads
ANALYZE the rhythm.
SHOCK if indicated
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While first rescuer begins ABCDs, second gets AED and places it to victim’s left side.
AED should be turned ON before attaching to victim
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ATTACH the AED pads to the patient’s bare chest.
Follow the directions that are listed on the pads themselves.
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Operator “clears” the victim. (No one should be touching the victim.)
Operator pushes “ANALYZE” button on AED.
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CLEAR
The AED will indicate verbally and in writing if a shock is indicated.
If a shock is indicated, CLEAR the patient again and push SHOCK button.
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NO SHOCK WILL BE DELIVERED IF IT IS NOT
INDICATED
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If NO SHOCK is indicated
Check for signs of circulation (pulse).
If present, Check breathing… assist if necessary.
If not present, continue CPR for 1 minute
Then Reanalyze with AED.
QUESTIONS?
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THE END
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