Emergency Protocol
Who is responsible for calling 911 during a medical emergency?
Designated 911 caller (Arthur)
Where is our emergency drug kit?
Top of cabinet between Shannon's Op and old blue
Pale skin, sweating, slow pulse, patient slumps in chair
Vasovagal syncope (fainting)
What is the first positioning step for vasovagal syncope?
Supine with legs elevated
Where is the AED located
Old side by bathroom
Who is the team lead during a medical emergency?
The doctor
What medication is used for anaphylaxis?
Epinephrine
Hives, Swelling, Wheezing/Difficulty breathing
Anaphylaxis
You suspect anaphylaxis in your patient. What is the first medication administered?
Epinephrine
Where is oxygen located and how is it turned on?
Old side, closet by gray chair. Green tanks, turn dial on top, turn on wall switch in Hygiene sterilization, then turn on unit in your op. If op not plumbed for gas, use portable tank in emergency kit
When do we begin recording documentation?
As soon as EMS is called.
Bonus: Where is the Emergency Documentation form?
You suspect narcotic overdose
Narcan
Shaking, Confused, Irritability
Hypoglycemia
If a patient is conscious and hypoglyceminc , what is the first intervention?
oral glucose
Where is the manual BP cuff and stethoscope?
In xray cabinet between green and orange chairs
What is our Emergency code word?
Flamingo
What medication should be given immediately if an MI is suspected?
Aspirin
Crushing chest pain
MI
What must be checked before administering nitroglycerin?
BP. Are they taking ED meds?
Where is the Emergency Record Form kept?
Google drive and bottom drawer at front desk
A patient is exhibiting signs of MI. What are you bringing to the room?
AED, Emergency Kit
What is nitroglycerin used for?
Angina, chest pain
Pin point pupils, shallow breathing, unconsciousness
Narcotic Overdose
Your patient is showing signs of a medical emergency, how do you alert the team?
Use code word: Flamingo. Support team member gets doctor/ additional help
Where is the narcan kept?
Emergency kit and in drawer with patient goody bag supplies at front