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What procedures MUST be performed when dealing with a patient found unresponsive and face down in a pool?
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When should defibrillation be used?
It should be performed immediately after identifying that the patient is experiencing a cardiac emergency, has no pulse, and is unresponsive.
Is an unresponsive patient still breathing?
Could be. Breathing is not a response. A person who is unconscious would be unresponsive and still breathing.
Where are arthroscopic procedures done?
Most arthroscopic procedures today are performed in same-day surgery centers where the patient is admitted just before surgery
What happen to an unresponsive patient without a gag reflex?
he was choking
What questions should the patient ask the doctor about minimally invasive heart surgery?
Is there a surgeon associated with this practice skilled with OPCAB or MIDCAB procedures?Can the surgeon skilled in these procedures evaluate the patient for an OPCAB or MIDCAB procedure?How many procedures has the surgeon performed in the last year
Does the medical term unresponsive mean you are in a coma?
No, unresponsive means the the patient/victim does not respond to stimuli such as touching, pinching etc.. Brain dead on the other hand, means that there is no brain activity. Simply put, an unresponsive patient may respond again; a brain dead patient will NEVER respond again (s/he cannot be resuscitated). Wendy Cadogan EMT-P
What kind of procedures are performed at a cancer treatment center?
There are a number of procedures performed at a cancer treatment center. All of the available treatments are designed to rid the patient of cancer cells. Some procedures include surgeries and chemotherapy. The type of procedure one has will depend on the type of cancer they have.
What condition results in a patient being totally unconscious unresponsive and unable to be?
coma
Who are antrectomies performed?
Antrectomies are performed to remove the lower part of the stomach, which is known as the antrum. This type of surgery is often done to treat certain stomach conditions, such as peptic ulcers or cancer. It can also be done as part of weight loss surgery procedures.
Under what circumstances is second-look surgery performed?
after a procedure or course of treatment to determine if the patient is free of disease. If disease is found, additional procedures may or may not be performed at the time
What condition results in a patient being totally unconscious unresponsive and unable to be aroused?
stupor
What following procedures will provide test results in the shortest amount of time and is commonly performed in the office if a patient complains of a soar throat?
rapid strep test
