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administer nitroglycerin and Call 911
What else can I help you with?
Prior to treating a wounded Airman your evaluation reveals that the victim is experiencing shortness of breath and you hear hissing sounds coming from a chest wound patient is suffering from?
an open chest wound
Should Angina cause pain in chest and arms?
Yes and if you are experiencing this get medical aid immediately.
What a patient with a chest-tube to pleurovac system should have at bedside?
vaseline gauze
Should the single fist thrust ever be used on a cardiac patient prior to CPR?
NO: A single blow to the chest of a cardiac patient should not be used
Why do you I have chest pains while on a vlcd?
If you are experiencing chest pains while on a very low calorie diet, you should change some of the things you are trying to eat. If you keep having the chest pains you should seek a doctor right away.
Should you use an AED on a child having chest pain?
Unless the child is pulseless, HECK NO. Never put an AED on a conscious patient or a patient with a palpable pulse.
Are chest pains the main sign for heart disease?
Chest pains may be a sign of heart disease or other important medical issues. Regardless, anyone experiencing chest pains should discuss with their doctor and check to see if their family has any history of heart disease.
Should you maintain an open airway for an fracture?
If there is no other chest or abdominal injury, and the patient is awake and conscious there is no need to worry about the airway
Can a patient with a chest tube and pleuravac get out of bed?
Yes
How will you know you give effective ventilation?
You should see equal chest rise and fall bilaterally, and the patient should show signs of improvement, such as turning from cyanotic to pink.
After opening an unconscious patient's airway what should you do?
If the patient is in the recovery position and the airway is open do this: 1.put your ear to the mouth and nose area while looking at their chest 2. If they are breathing you should be able to hear and feel the air coming out of their nose and mouth aswell as seeing their chest moving up and down in time. 3.If the patient isn't breathing (after checking) then you will need to get an experienced person to do CPR - if you are unexperienced DO NOT TRY as you could injure the patient-call for help
When administering a tap water enema which position should the patient be in?
The patient should be lying on their left side with their right knee bent towards their chest. This position helps the water flow towards the descending colon, making the enema more effective.
