Codes
what do we call when there is a fire?
Code Red
surgical removal of something is called
" ectomy"
Dx
Diagnosis
A collection of air in the pleural space between the lung and the chest wall
pneumothorax or pneumo
what is a fever?
38 degrees or higher
What do we call for cardiac arrest?
Code blue
To cut into
" otomy"
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Fracture
A condition when a blood clot blocks a lung artery preventing blood flow
pulmonary embolism or "P-E"
what is a good spO2 reading for someone with COPD?
88- 92%
what do we call for aggressive/behavioral situation
code white
used to describe a surgical repair that changes the shape of something
"plasty"
LOC
level of consciousness
medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, damaging brain cells
CVA/ stroke
what is the proper way of removing staples?
skip a staple and then return back if the remainder are ready to be removed
What do we call for a change in status causing concern. ex. Decrease in LOC
CCOT
What does I&D stand for
incision and drainage
Tx
treatment
an extreme reaction to an infection causing the immune system to attack tissues and could potentially cause organ damage
Sepsis
if a patient is palliative what are the only vital signs we will be checking?
Temp and Resps
What do we do in an emergency for assistance but pt still has a pulse.
Staff assist button or pull the call bell from the wall
A procedure where the fascia is cut to relieve tension or pressure in order to treat the resulting loss of circulation to an area of tissue or muscle.
ex. this is a limb saving procedure to treat acute compartment syndrome
Fasciotomy
SOB
shortness of breath
a severe sudden chill with violent shivering and shaking often accompanied by a high fever
rigors
What would we be worried about if pt presents with a hot, swollen, tender, and red leg?
cellulitis