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If you have an unconscious patient who does not have a possibility of spinal injury and who is breathing adequately what is the best position for transporting the patient?
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∙ 15y ago
Hi. I would transport the patient in the lateral position, making sure they are facing you should you need to suction their airway or perform other procedures. In regards to airway and breathing, it all depends on whether the patient is maintaining their own airway or not. A patient can quickly obstruct their airway with their tongue, or can slowly aspirate secretions or vomits down their trachea should they be left in the supine position.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoLying down (prostrate), with the head slightly elevated, making sure their airway is clear to breathe. Remember, if there is any indication of head or neck injury, DO NOT move them at all, in case there is an existing neck injury.
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∙ 10y agoCall 911. Let the professionals do it.
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What happens if you don't perform CPR on an unconscious person?
If they are unconscious and breathing, nothing will happen. If they are unconscious and not breathing, they will die.
Why is your breathing controlled?
So you don't stop breathing even when you are asleep or unconscious.
Is an unresponsive patient still breathing?
Could be. Breathing is not a response. A person who is unconscious would be unresponsive and still breathing.
For an unconscious person what do you look listen and feel for?
breathing
What does being unconscious mean?
Passed Out But You Are Still Breathing
Why do you keep breathing even when you are not conscious?
You keep breathing even when you are unconscious because it is a reflex action.that is it is controlled by the hypothalamus in the brain.
Why should CPR be done?
CPR should be performed if a person is unconscious and not breathing
When do you check for breathing?
Check for breathing as soon as the scene is safe, the patient is unconscious, and 911 (or the local emergency number) has been called.
When checking an unconscious person for breathing you would look listen and feel for breathing for how long?
Up to (but no longer than) 10 secs
What organ systems are in danger if infant found unconscious?
If they were left unattended and found unconscious, their respiratory (breathing) and brain organs will most likely be in danger.
A patient who is suspected of being hypoxic and is breathing adequately should be given supplemental oxygen with a?
nasall canula
An infant in need of CPR will show signs of?
An infant in need of CPR will be unconscious, not breathing and have no pulse.
