Intro to Pathophysiology
What type of metabolism occurs without oxygen?
Anaerobic
When is it better to push rather than pull a patient or object?
Whenever possible, to reduce back strain
How and when do you use the AED?
As soon as available and follow prompts
When do we use the Emergency move?
Immediate danger
What is Ventricular Fibrillation?
Quivering heart, no pump.
What is the definition of pathophysiology?
study of how disease affects normal body function.
What is the recovery position used for?
Unresponsive, breathing patients without trauma
Why is early defibrillation good?
It gives the best chance of survival in cardiac arrest.
When do you use the Urgent move?
When in of need rapid transport, but no immediate danger
What is Angina?
Chest pain from reduced blood flow.
What is Homeostasis?
The body's attempt to maintain internal balance
What is a power grip?
To be able to secure lifting with palms up and fingers wrapped.
What do you do when your partner is loosing grip?
stop, lower safely, communicate, reset
When do you use the Non-urgent move?
routine transport
True or False? Does the Left ventricle pump blood to the lungs?
False
True or False? Anaerobic metabolism is less efficient than aerobic metabolism
TRUE
How should a patient be secured to a stretcher?
Chest, Hips, and Legs
What is MI?
blockage
What are risks of moving a patient improperly?
More injury to pt/spine or injury rescuers
True or False?
Veins carry blood away from the heart.
False
Signs of hypoperfusion (shock)
pale/cool/clammy skin, fast HR, confusion/weakness.
What to do when physically unable to life a patient?
Ask for help or use equipment
What is the first priority when arriving to a unresponsive PT?
CPR
3 emergencies move techniques
blanket drag
drag
firefighter carry
True or False? Is this the correct way of blood flow?
Vena Cava, Right Atrium,Right Ventricle, Pulmonary Artery, Lungs, Pulmonary Valve, Left Atrium, Left ventricle, Aorta, Body
TRUE