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What is CISD?
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing. Critical Incident stress Defusing.
What do the initials CISD commonly stand for?
CISD stands for Critical Incident Stress Debrief, and it is a tried and tested method to prevent Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to those who are involved in occupations that deal with critical incidents.
What is debriefing after an emergency?
A debriefing is something that usually takes place after an unusual or highly traumatic incident, where first responders get together with a crisis counselor or shrink to talk about the incident in at attempt to reduce the stress placed on the responder by said incident.
Can firefighters be mentally impacted upon doing certain jobs?
Absolutely! Firefighters see things that shouldn't be seen. Luckily there is something called CISD (Critical Incident Stress Debriefing) where firefighters discuss with other firefighters and professionals where they can talk things out and it normally helps the mental health of firefighters.
What has the author Jeffrey T Mitchell written?
Jeffrey T. Mitchell has written: 'Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)'
What has the author Sarah A Wright written?
Sarah A. Wright has written: 'Critical incident stress and the emergency nurse' -- subject(s): Nurses, Job stress, Emergency nursing
Critical stress at which material will start to flow?
Yield stress..
What is critical in stress intensity?
Stress intensity is related to product of stress and flaw size for materials. If stress is increased to critical, this results in catastrophic failure. The critical stress intensity factor KIc is a property of the material. KIc = Strength x sqrt(flaw) x geometry factor
What types of therapy are successful for treating post-traumatic stress disorder?
Cognitive-behavioral therapy changes actions, thoughts and manages stress. Group therapy decreases psychological distress, depression and anxiety. Debriefing focuses on emotional responses.
Are recurrent memories or flashbacks of an incident a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder?
Yes
Does ICS require that you be accountable for managing your stress and being professional during the incident?
yes
What if your patient is recovering from injuries sustained in a terrorist incident and is exhibiting stress symptoms which is a common short term stress reaction?
Sweating and irritability are two symptoms of story-term stress reactions.
