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Which urgent move should be performed for a patient seated in a vehicle?

Rapid extrication


When would you not do a head tilt technique?

The head-tilt technique should not be used when it is suspected the patient may have a cervical spine or neck injury.


When moving patient from chair to bed which technique should you avoid at all times?

When moving a patient from a chair to a bed, you should avoid any techniques that involve twisting or jerking movements, as they can cause injury to both the patient and the caregiver. Instead, use a pivot technique or a transfer belt to ensure stability and support. Always ensure the patient is engaged and aware of the transfer to promote safety and comfort.


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.


What precautions are associated with sclerotherapy?

Sclerotherapy.cannot be performed on an uncooperative patient, since movement during the procedure could cause the vein to tear or the esophagus to perforate and bleed. It should not be performed on a patient with a perforated gastrointestinal tract.


When is chemonucleolysis not a treatment option?

Chemonucleolysis should not be performed on patients allergic to chymopapain or papaya. It also should not be done: when the patient is pregnant, if the disk is sequestered, if the patient has had several failed back operations.


Should tracheostomy care be sterile or aseptic?

Tracheostomy care should be performed using aseptic technique, which involves maintaining a clean environment and using clean equipment to prevent infection. Sterile technique is not always necessary unless a sterile procedure is being performed directly on the tracheostomy site.


Who should not receive defibrillation?

Defibrillation should not be performed on a patient who has a pulse or is alert, as this could cause a lethal heart rhythm disturbance or cardiac arrest.


How should patients be prepared for a transhepatic biliary catheterization?

The standard preoperative blood tests are performed. The patient should not eat or drink the day of the procedure.


Should firefighters always disconnect batteries for any type of vehicle extrication?

Yes, For various reasons. Mainly, During extrication there could be metal instruments used to get in the vehicle, remove the PT, etc. It prevents the FF/EMTs from beingelectrocuted, or causing sparks which in turn, set the car ablaze.Source - Volunteer FF


When mobilizing a weak or unsteady patient which technique should consider using?

Gait


What restrictions are there immediately after botox?

A patient who just had botox should not rub the area where the botox was performed, should not bend the head down, and also should not exercise the same day as the botox. Additionally, the area where the botox was performed should be iced to decrease bruising or swelling.