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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.
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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.
Is an unresponsive patient still breathing?
Could be. Breathing is not a response. A person who is unconscious would be unresponsive and still breathing.
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.
What do to relieve an obstruted airway from an unresponsive adult patient?
To relieve an obstructed airway in an unresponsive adult patient, first, call for emergency medical help. Perform the Heimlich maneuver if the patient is still breathing, or if they are completely unresponsive, initiate CPR while checking the mouth for any visible obstruction. Use back blows and chest thrusts if the patient is conscious but choking. If unresponsive, continue with CPR and attempt to clear the airway with each rescue breath.
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 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 condition results in a patient being totally unconscious unresponsive and unable to be aroused?
stupor
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.
What should you do if giving a bath on a shower chair and patient suddenly gasps and become unresponsive?
If a patient suddenly gasps and becomes unresponsive while on a shower chair, immediately call for help and ensure the area is safe. Check for responsiveness and breathing; if the patient is unresponsive and not breathing, initiate CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) if available. Continue CPR until emergency medical services arrive or the patient shows signs of recovery. Always document the incident and follow your facility's protocols for such emergencies.
You go into a room and find a patient on the floor bleeding profusely from a head wound and unresponsive?
Immediately assess the scene for safety before approaching the patient. Call for emergency medical assistance while checking for responsiveness and breathing. If the patient is unresponsive and not breathing, begin CPR and apply direct pressure to the head wound to control the bleeding. Continue to monitor the patient's condition until help arrives.
