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Position of comfort. Most patients will place themselves in a position that is comfortable and reduces pain of their injuries. Make sure that with a suspected spinal injury you keep the patient from moving.
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How do you spelll the plural of injury?
The plural of injury is injuries. As in "the victim had several injuries".
What Put a victim in the recovery position when the victim is?
Yes you should put a victim in a recovery position when victim is unresponsive and breathing.
Correct position for a stroke victim is?
: If the victim is conscious, lay him or her down, with head. This position ensures that the tongue does not block the throat.
What should you do if a victim of a simple car accident claims injuries?
If a victim of a simple car accident claims injuries, it is best to talk to your insurance as soon as possible. Your insurance company will then require that the victim's insurance company provides proof of injury. If it is found that the victim is injured, your insurance company will instruct you on the next course of action.
What is the most common injury that rheumatic fever done to a victim?
heart injuries
Another word forl keeping a victim in a fixed position?
Another word for keeping a victim in a fixed position is "to take hostage".
What is the the biggest advantages to using the litter?
The victim is less likely to aggravate existing injuries
What is the most common injury done to a victim of polio?
usually injuries are limited to paralysis.
What is the biggest advantage to using a litter in transporting a victim?
The victim is less likely to aggravate existing injuries The victim is less likely to have his or her injuries made worse by movement across rough terrain. Also, depending on the circumstances, a litter makes a victim far easier to transport. * Stabilization of the victim's spine. * Ability to easily move the victim into shock and recovery positions. * Safety of the victim and rescue team. * The ability to move the victim in all 3 dimensions without significant risk of losing control of the victim * Control of the incognizant patient.
If the unresponsive victim breathing the best position for the victim is?
Turned on their side in case s/he vomits.
As you prepare to transport a victim utilizing a litter you're reminded that one of the biggest advantages to using the litter is that?
The victim is less likely to aggravate existing injuries.
What is the best position for a victim with neck or spine injuries?
The beast thing to do is to not move them, but if you have to, on there back. If neck injury then Support on both sides but Do NOT re-position head. That will make it worse. Spinal injuries should not be re-positioned. Leave them be and wait for professional care. If you need to move the body EXTREME caution should be used. Support injured area in same position as found and slowly move on sretchercher like object keeping injury supported at all times.
