PROTOCOLS
What is the protocol for a hand with an indication for arthritis?
PA, Ball Catchers and Lateral
Code Red
What does the yellow wristband mean?
Fall Risk
What does "fx" stand for?
fracture
A lung infection that causes the air sacs in the lungs to fill with fluid or pus
What is the protocol for a trauma wrist?
PA, Oblique, Lateral and Navicular
Code Yellow
Fall risk or change in health status
What are the 2 patient identifiers for inpatients?
Name and MRN
What does "npo" mean?
Nothing by mouth
General term for a disorder that causes joint inflammation, pain, stiffness.
Arthritis
What is the protocol for a 2 view abdomen?
Upright and Supine
Code Silver
What is considered empty on an oxygen tank?
Half full
What does "ngt" stand for?
Nasogastric Tube
A condition where too much liquid builds in the pleural cavity.
Pleural Effusion
What is the protocol for a knee 3 views in the department?
AP, Lateral and Sunrise
Code Blue
No pulse, cardiac arrest
What is the wet time for the purple top sani wipes?
2 minutes
What does "PNA" stand for?
Pneumonia
An X-ray image of a joint's interior after a contrast medium is injected into it
Arthrogram
What is the protocol for a VP Shunt?
AP and Lateral of the skull, chest and abdomen
Code Orange
Unknown Odor
Extension for a code blue or code yellow
121
What does "PACU" stand for?
Post Anesthesia Care Unit
A blockage in the small or large intestine that prevents food, liquid or gas from passing through
Obstruction