Elderly male patient experiencing a myocardial infaction: You should NOT perform this. A. administer oxygen B. have the patient chew baby aspirin C. allow the patient to take his wife's nitro D. place the patient in semi-Fowler's position
What is C.?
List some names of Anticoagulant medications.
Warfarin, Rivaroxaban (Xarelto), Dabigatran (Pradaxa), apixaban (Eliquis), enoxaparin
When does the primary assessment begin?
Immediately upon patient's arrival to the room.
TRUE or FALSE: You can reorder the standard ABC approach if an uncontrolled hemorrhage is noted during primary?
TRUE. It can become <C>ABC. Uncontrolled hemorrhage is the major cause of preventable death after injury.
1 hour. This is part of the 'Just Keep Reevaluating' part of the trauma surveys.
When is it acceptable to not have a c-collar on after traumatic event?
Never. A c-collar should always be placed. However if the patient refuses or the doctor says no need, there must be adequate documentation.