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How would you manage an injured motorcyclist wearing a helmet?
don't remove the helmet and try not to move them if you can. Call an ambulance and check if they have a pulse or if they are breathing if they arn't then you have to peform CPR. Iyou can't do that then keep calling for help. If you remove the helmet you could make a spinal or neck injury worse and make them worse off.
While minimizing movement for suspected head/neck/spinal injury You mentally remind yourself to?
use the nasopharyngeal airway
If your friend had fallen and you suspected a head neck or spinal injury which airway-management technique would you have performed?
Jaw-Thrust Technique
What is a c2 spinal cord injury?
A C2 spinal cord injury is an injury to the 2nd spinal segment in the cervical section of the spinal cord.
What was Justin frishbergs spinal injury?
Justin's spinal injury was to his cervical spinal cord resulting in Tetraplegia.
Eye injury how to position a patient?
Depends on the type of eye injury and if there is a possible spinal injury. If there is a foreign object stuck or impaled in the eye, put a paper cup over it and secure it to the patients head. Dont try to remove it. If the patient could have a spinal injury, move them as little as possible.
First aid for suspected brain injury includes placing a pillow or similar substitute under victim's shoulders and head?
NO!!!! That would mean you are manipulating the spine. If you suspect a brain injury, then you need to suspect trauma to the spinal cord as well.
What position is recommened on a unresponsive patient with no suspected spinal injury?
For an unresponsive patient with no suspected spinal injury, the recommended position is the recovery position. This involves placing the patient on their side, with the top leg bent at the knee and the bottom arm positioned under their head for support. This position helps maintain an open airway and reduces the risk of aspiration, allowing any fluids to drain from the mouth. Always ensure to monitor the patient's breathing and responsiveness continuously.
What is on the first steps used to check the airway of a casualty?
Open the airway with a head-tilt-chin-lift or a jaw thrust if there is a suspected spinal injury. Then look, listen, and feel for breathing/respirations.
What will happen if you get a spinal injury?
if you get spinal surgery your spine will be fixed
Why will a c-7 spinal cord injury cause hyperventilation?
Why will a c7 spinal cord injury cause hypoventalation
Position of victim for specific injuries?
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.
