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Is an unresponsive patient still breathing?
Could be. Breathing is not a response. A person who is unconscious would be unresponsive and still breathing.
When should conscious patients not be placed in the recovery position?
Conscious patients should not be placed in the recovery position if they have a suspected spinal injury, as this could exacerbate any potential damage. Additionally, if the patient is experiencing severe respiratory distress or if they are vomiting and unable to protect their airway, alternative measures may be necessary. In cases of cardiac arrest, immediate CPR should take precedence over positioning. Lastly, if the patient is unresponsive but breathing adequately, they should be placed in the recovery position to maintain an open airway.
What happen to an unresponsive patient without a gag reflex?
he was choking
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.
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 condition results in a patient being totally unconscious unresponsive and unable to be?
coma
What condition results in a patient being totally unconscious unresponsive and unable to be aroused?
stupor
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 are contraindications position lateral?
Contraindications to the lateral position include severe respiratory distress, hemodynamic instability, recent abdominal surgery, and suspected spinal injury. It is important to assess the patient's condition thoroughly and consider any potential risks before placing them in the lateral position.
How should you determine whether an infant responds to pain?
Pinching the patient will illicit a response unless the case is unresponsive.
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 if your neuro assessment of an unresponsive patient reveals pin point pupils What is your primary field diagnosis?
narcotic overdose
