Codes
What is code orange?
hazardous material incident
What level of trauma center does this describe:
Provides initial evaluation, stabilization and diagnostic capabilities and prepare patients for transfer to higher level of care.
Level 5 trauma center
What are some of the primary roles of PTs in acute care?
Maintain/improve overall patient strength!!
Mobilize to perform functional mobility
Prevent hospital acquired infections
Assist in pulmonary toileting
Education
Understand patient thresholds/limits
What are Universal Precautions?
Treating all human blood and certain bodily fluids as if they were known to be infectious for HIV etc.
We should be very careful when handling drains and wear appropriate PPE
Frequent repositioning
Position distal extremities above heart when appropriate
Include upright positioning as much as possible
Vary positions to promote pulmonary drainage
What is Code Pink?
Infant abduction
What level of trauma center does this describe:
Capable of providing total care for every aspect of injury.
Level 1 trauma center
When are standard precautions utilized? What are the standard precautions?
Hand washing, PPE, respiratory hygiene, sharps safety, sterile devices, clean environmental surfaces
What are the 5 P's for fall precuations?
pain, position, personal needs, possessions, peaceful environment
What are the usual weight bearing precautions after a TKA?
What are some mobility precautions?
WBAT
Mobility precautions: keep incision strain at a minimum, pain should NOT persist for more than 24 hours after PT visit
What is code purple?
critical saturation
What level of trauma center does this describe:
Able to provide advanced trauma life support prior to transfer of patients to higher level trauma center.
Level 4 trauma center
When are contact guard precautions used? What PPE should you use?
Gown and gloves
Describe stand by assist.
patient is able to do transfer on their own with some verbal cues
What are the WB precautions after a THA?
What are some mobility precautions? (All approaches)
WB precautions: PWB, FWB
Mobility:
- PA approach: limit hip flexion> 90 degrees, IR and Adduction
- Anterolateral: limit ER, especially with hip flexion
- Anterior: avoid hip extension
What is code blue?
Medical emergency (cardiac/respiratory failure)
What level of trauma center does this describe:
Able to provide proper assessment, resuscitation, surgery, intensive care and stabilization of injured patients
Level 3 trauma center
When would a patient be on droplet precautions? What PPE should we wear?
Surgical mask, gloves
Patients have to wear surgical mask when leaving room
What is the difference between supervision and contact guard assist?
Supervision: patient is able to perform transfer on their own and will likely need assistance for balance
Contact guard assistance: patient able to perform transfer with close contact at all timesWhat are the WB precautions after a total shoulder arthroplasty?
What are the mobility precautions?
NWB
Mobility: abduction sling 3-4 weeks, limit excessive hyperextension, IR and ER, initially avoid AROM, PROM around 30 degrees, avoid lifting over 2 lbs
What is code triage?
Mass casualty/emergency response plan activation
What level of trauma center does this describe:
Able to initiate definitive care for all injured patients.
Level 2 trauma center
When would a patient be on airborne precautions? What PPE do we wear?
TB, COVID
Gloves, N95 or PAPR
Patient has to wear surgical mask when exiting room
Differentiate between min, mod and max assist.
Min. assist: patient performs 75% of transfer
Mod. assist: patient performs 50% of transfer
Max assist: patient performs less than 25% of transfer
What are the WB precautions after an ORIF?
What are mobility precautions?
(Initially) NWB --> TDWB --> PWB --> WBAT --> Full
Mobility: AAROM --> AROM (prevent SLR)