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What is the best position to transport a stroke patient who is conscious?
recovery position
What position should you place an injured athlete who is vomiting?
recovery position
What is the name of the position used to place an unconscious casualty?
The Recovery Position, or Lateral Recombant. Care should be taken when placing the patient in this position that no spinal injuries are suspected, and that the airway is open. Also check the modified Haines position, which creates less torsion on the spine. See links.
What should you do when a medical emergency occurs?
When there is a medical emergency one should call for an ambulance. Make the patient comfortable, place in the recovery position if unconscious, then follow any instructions given by the emergency service.
Do you turn a person onto their side when unconscious?
Yes, if a person is unconscious and breathing, it's important to place them on their side in a recovery position to ensure their airway remains open and clear. This can help prevent choking and facilitate better breathing until medical help arrives.
What should the nurse tell familiy memebers about caring for a patient during a seizure?
Remove nearby objests that might cause injury
What procedure does rigid fixation replace?
it often does away with the need to wire the jaws in place, and it speeds the patient's recovery
Another name for the recovery position?
Some people use synonymously recovery position and modified H.A.IN.E.S. recovery position. As you can see from the related link, they are slightly different.
What position should a patient be in when a suppository is administered?
The best position to place a client when administering a suppository is the left side, with the knees to their abdomen.
What types of person should not be put into the recovery position?
Do not put a person with a suspected neck or back injury in the recovery position.
If your patient suddenly feels lightheaded and has a pale face, but is breathing fine you should?
Place them in the trendelburg position
What kind of position is nice when make sxe .?
The recovery position.
