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What Intravenous solution is used for unconscious patients?
Often, the easiest way to get meds, liquids or nutrition into an unconscious patient is via IV. IV's then are used in order to: * Rehydrate * Feed * Medicate
Where is carpal tunnel surgery conducted?
This surgery is done almost exclusively on an outpatient basis and is often performed without the patient having to be made unconscious.
What is the difference between a coma and being unconscious?
An unconscious person responds to some sort of stimuli, light pupil reaction to light, sounds or physical discomfort. A comatose patient does not. The terms are often intermixed.
Why to refer patient with mouth ulcers to the pharmacist?
Mouth ulcers can often be treated with an OTC (over the counter) medication. The pharmacist is the 'drug expert' in the health care community therefore, would know what OTC medication would be best used to treat mouth ulcers.
What treatment options are there for anorexic people?
There are many treatment options for anorexics. Often, treatment plans will vary based on the needs of the individual and the severity of the case. Treatment can be in session, in-patient, out-patient, and involve a mix of therapies.
How often should skin care be provided to an unconscious patient?
The accepted guideline is that: # You do NOT use CPR on an unconscious patient unless there is no respiration and/or no heartbeat. # Once you start, you should stop when: * The patient's heartbeat and respiration return -or- * You are relieved by another competent person to continue resuscitation -or- * You are physically exhausted and cannot continue -or- * Someone is able to pronounce the patient legally dead -or However many times it takes, then. Please note, CPR does not usually start the heart and breathing back up. It is important to continue doing CPR until paramedics or medical personnel with the correct equipment to restart the heart arrive.
What do emts do for drug overdose?
It depends on the type of overdose and the current health of the patient. If a patient is unconscious, a Paramedic is required to intervene by injecting certain medications intravenously. If this is unavailable, then the patient must be rapidly transported to a hospital for greater medical care. If a patient is conscious and cooperative, an EMT-Basic might have the patient drink Activated Charcoal. Charcoal can bond with certain poisons, allowing them to pass through the patient's digestive system without being absorbed. No matter the case, EMTs must often rely on the more specific knowledge of the Poison Control Center before intervening.
How do u deal with adults with special needs or learning disabilities?
You can deal with adults with special needs or learning disabilities by being very patient. Often times these adults just need a little extra help in order to understand what is expected of them.
Why do opium smokers lay on their side?
Opiates can cause emesis (vomiting). If a person were to lay on their back and vomit while unconscious, they could asphyxiate and die. Therefore, opium smokers (and often others who use opiates) lay on their side so that their vomit leaves their mouth.
What in something that often needs to be untangled?
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Why would a yellow-ear slider open its mouth a lot?
Often, a turtle will keep its mouth open when it feels it needs to protect itself. Yellow-ear sliders will bite and their mouths are very dirty. Always wash your hands after handling your turtle.
Why are unconscious motives much more difficult to ferret out?
Unconscious motives are more difficult to discover because they often give few, if any outward signs. They may be masked by conscious behaviors.
