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What would you do if you found a patient collapsed on the floor while cleaning in a hospital?
obviously turn off the water if its on. call 911 immediately. check to see if patient is breathing and has a pulse. If not initiate CPR. also, do not move patient as there could be neck or spinal injury. wait for paramedics to arrive.
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 is the proper treatment of a patient with no detectable pedal pulse?
Check the carotid pulse (if possible) and if there is no pulse, do CPR and call for an ambulance.
What do you feel when you check a pulse when patient is unconsciousness?
carotid artery
What procedures MUST be performed when dealing with a patient found unresponsive and face down in a pool?
When dealing with a patient found unresponsive and face down in a pool, the first step is to ensure safety and call for emergency services immediately. Carefully roll the patient onto their back while supporting the head and neck to prevent further injury. Check for breathing and pulse; if absent, initiate CPR and use an AED if available. Monitor the patient's airway and be prepared to provide rescue breaths if they are not breathing.
Checking blood pressure with a watch?
No you only check a patient's pulse with a watch.
What does an AED device advise?
When to give a shock, when not to touch the patient, and when to check for a pulse.
How would you assess for adequate circulation before starting compressions on an unresponsive victim?
check a carotid pulse for not less then 5, but no more then 10 seconds
Which vicitim requires CPR?
a victim who is unresponsive with no normal breading and no pulse
CPR pulse check no longer than?
Since 2005 the American Heart Association has recommended that bystanders trained in CPR should NOT be checking a pulse. If an unresponsive patient is not breathing rescuers should start compressions. Professional rescuers like paramedics, nurses, and doctors still check a pulse. Pulse checks should never last longer than 10 seconds. For more information you should take an American Heart Association CPR class form a reputable company like The Heart Center.
When should you check for a pulse on an elderly victim?
If ever you find an elderly person who is unconscious and not showing obvious signs of life, check their pulse. It is easiest to find it by placing two fingers just below the jaw under the joint.
What to do when the victim loses consciousness?
Quickly check the pulse in her throat. If there is no pulse, then suspect a heart attack rather than choking. If she has a pulse, get help sitting the victim up and perform the Heimlich maneuver, 4 sharp pulls in a row. Repeat if nothing comes out.
