Spinal
What is the first thing you say to a patient with a spinal injury
"please don't move"
what vital is constantly assessed throughout the treatment of a head injury?
LOA (level of awareness)
who is our unit chief
what does AVPU stand for?
alert, verbal, pain, unresponsive
What does MOI stand for and how does it help us determine treatment?
mechanism of injury, don't treat it as a spinal unless MOI suggests it
What is the main priority in head injuries?
Maintain airway
what is the name of the church we use to train in?
St. Andrews United Church
what is the flow rate for oxygen through a nasal cannula
1 - 6 L/min
What is the fluid in the spinal column fluid called
cerebral spinal fluid (CSF)
what is an example of a substance you can store an avulsed or broken tooth in?
Balanced salt solution, the casualty’s saliva, or milk.
whats our unit number
D-0928
what are the 6 rights for medication
amount, medication, time, person, method, documentation
Why do we strap legs last on a back board?
In case you need to turn patient early during procedure due to vomiting
What piece of equipment is often contraindicated for a suspected skull fracture?
NPA (nasopharyngeal airway)
what three regions does our branch cover? (hint: HHH)
Halton, Hamilton, Haldimand
What does ASA stand for
Acetylsalicylic acid
What order do you put the straps on the KED
middle, bottom, legs, head, top
(yellow, red, black, white, green)
What is the scientific name for racoon eyes?
periorbital ecchymosis
Who was the unit chief before Tyler?
Matt Rivest
what is a severe score on the Glasgow Coma Scale?
3-8