With the onset of cold and flu season comes fevers, coughs, sore throats, upset stomachs and the list goes on. Most concerning is when ailments occur at night or on the weekend and fall outside of normal physician office hours. How can you know what warrants a trip to a pediatric urgent care, an Emergency Room or what can possibly wait until Monday when your physician's office resumes regular office hours? There are many gray areas that require the discretion or gut feeling of the parent, but some situations warrant a trip to an Urgent Care that specializes in Pediatrics or even a trip to the Emergency Room.…
First, give the patient 2full breaths then, do a total of 30 compressions. After that, repeat the cycle for a total 5cycles. Finally, continue with CPR until help arrives. Q50: How do you manage stress in your daily work?…
It is important to prioritise the individuals breathing before anything else because if he/she isn't they could die within seconds. Even though there could be other injuries that could potentially hurt the casualty even more it is vital to move them onto their back and tilt their head to open their airways because breathing is still the most important concern. Shouting for help is fairly important just so someone else other than the people in the room is aware there has been an incident. Calling for an ambulance is very important so should be done as soon as the casualty has been stabilised or if possible whilst/before, this is because a bystander can only help an individual to a certain extent because they lack the professional skills that a nurse, doctor or paramedic would provide. So the quicker the individual is in the hands of professionals the better chance they have of having a fast and full recovery.…
ndy Perez works as a garbage truck driver in Miramar, Florida. People describe has having a warm smile and a friendly demeanor. However, Andy had no idea that he would ever be called a hero. When he working outside, he heard a child scream. He was then approached by a little boy who asked him if he knew how to perform CPR.…
CPAP is a mechanical process requiring specialist equipment not currently carried on ambulances as standard apparatus. A mask is placed over the mouth and nose then secured by placing straps around the patients head. Once connected to an oxygen supply the mask feeds oxygen under slightly raised pressure into the lungs. By administering oxygen in this way fluid is essentially forced out of the lungs reducing pulmonary oedema and associated dyspnoea (Yasuyuki et al 2003).…
After that you check the airways. Pistol grip and head tilt is much easier on a pretend patient who is actually alive and moves when you want them to. Luckily unconscious boy doesn’t have any ‘foreign fluids’ in his mouth, otherwise wiping it away with my bare hands would be pretty disgusting. After this it’s pretty obvious he’s not breathing, although OF COURSE we have to check anyway.…
I also consider my patient beliefs and feelings a high priority. I attempt to take every action possible to incorporate what is of importance to them and their families into their treatment. Personal knowledge can be accessed to increase bystander cpr by educating the public on the fact that they will not harm the patient by conducting proper lifesaving techniques. Information pertaining to the reality that disease transmission is also rare during cpr will also increase the personal knowledge base of patients, families, and other community…
Bree Edwards October 12, 2015 Respiratory Therapy 210 What Does a Respiratory Therapist Do? Respiratory therapists are important health care professionals who provide care for patients with acute and chronic abnormal cardiopulmonary systems. They are educated and trained professionals who focus on providing quality respiratory care to patients. Almost seventy five percent of respiratory therapists work in a hospital setting while the other twenty five percent work in clinics, sleep study research and skilled nursing facilities. The main goal of a respiratory therapist is to deliver appropriate care of a patient by helping treat or identify the problem in order to assist the patient in reversing or helping with their illness or condition.…
The paramedic is required to undertake a range of diagnostic and treatment activities as well as directing and signposting care appropriately; they treat those who experience health problems due to injury, illness, or an exacerbation of a chronic illness. Paramedics practice in various environments and settings which can include public, private and military sectors, offering care to an individual or providing care to a number of people involved in major incident situations. Paramedics also take on roles and responsibilities in health promotion and admission avoidance, these reflect the context of care as being a ‘health’ and ‘illness’…
Syncope is sufficient blood flow to the brain which causes loss of consciousness which also causes fainting. It often happens in patients with hypotension which comes from the heart not pumping enough oxygen. Some of the causes of syncope is dehydration, heavy sweating, pooling of blood in the legs, exhaustion, disorder occur with exercise and with palpations or irregularities of the heart also with family history of recurrent syncope or sudden death. Risk factors are usually being common in adults over 80 they are at greater risk of hospitalization and death. Patients who experience the signs of fainting of dizziness, nausea should lie down.…
Urgent care began in the late 1970s and was created to meet a need in a community. The growth from the 1970s – 1980s was slow and steady in comparative to the concept “doc in a box” that one could see without appointment gained popularity. The industry, subsequently gained its respect and vast expansion over the past twenty (20) years as a viable place to receive healthcare when one could not get into one’s “regular” physician (Urgent Care Association of America). The last five (5) years, the industry has seen tremendous growth which seemed to be fueled by a convergence of events and awareness to meet the growing needs of medically underserved, lower income neighborhoods. This is obtain through better access to health services; improved quality…
1. Briefly describe a situation that occurred this week that made you feel challenged. A situation that made me feel challenged was today’s simulation. Even though, this is not the first time I’ve done a simulation I feel that I could’ve have done a lot better.…
When an illness or injury appear out of nowhere, you would usually go to an emergency room, but no one is being helped fast enough at an emergency room, so instead, people have turned to one of the fastest-growing segments of American health care: urgent care, a walk-in clinic. Although urgent care is not exactly like an emergency room, it is a clinic that handles many medical problems that are not too severe but need to be treated right away, especially if your primary care physician is not available. It is important that you realize that urgent care clinics are not a substitute for your primary care physician, but they are a great resource when you need care but can not get in with your doctor. Visiting an urgent care center is a great alternative…
Many different items can be the cause of someone choking. When a person, adult or child, is choking they lose all oxygen going to the brain. When they lose all oxygen to their brain, someone needs to administer first aid as soon as possible to decrease chances of any permeant damage. The item for adults that usually causes choking is often food, but in children it is often a small object. Although there is a universal sign for choking, a victim may not always use it.…
I then must keep my arms straight and use all my upper body strength as firm pressure. In the meantime, I will do thirty chest compressions. A chest compression is pushing down about two inches on the breast bone and coming up in a faster rhythm. This helps to revive the heartbeat.…