Triage in mass casualty situations
... for treatment and evacuation. Triage may take many different forms, and operates at a number of different levels. However, it aims to give the right patient the right care at the right time in the right place. In certain circumstances, this may also mean ‘doing the most for the most’. Originally dev ...
... for treatment and evacuation. Triage may take many different forms, and operates at a number of different levels. However, it aims to give the right patient the right care at the right time in the right place. In certain circumstances, this may also mean ‘doing the most for the most’. Originally dev ...
Slide 1
... All entries must be DATED, TIMED, and authenticated (must sign off each order), If rubber stamps used-person must sign they will be the only one who uses it, Must have sanctions for improper use of stamp, computer key or code signature, Must date and time when a verbal order is ...
... All entries must be DATED, TIMED, and authenticated (must sign off each order), If rubber stamps used-person must sign they will be the only one who uses it, Must have sanctions for improper use of stamp, computer key or code signature, Must date and time when a verbal order is ...
Workbook for Elective / alternative placement Neurosciences
... their care. This enables each professional to discuss issues or concerns they may have with regard to the patients care and also updates the community team on the patient’s condition and ensures all the health care professionals present themselves as a ‘health care team’ to the patient, not individu ...
... their care. This enables each professional to discuss issues or concerns they may have with regard to the patients care and also updates the community team on the patient’s condition and ensures all the health care professionals present themselves as a ‘health care team’ to the patient, not individu ...
Altru Health System - College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines
... destroying property, making real or implied verbal threats, menacing gestures, use of abusive language, displaying an intense or obsessive romantic interest, or attempting to harass or intimidate others. • All potential threats will be treated seriously. Report any incidents to your immediate Superv ...
... destroying property, making real or implied verbal threats, menacing gestures, use of abusive language, displaying an intense or obsessive romantic interest, or attempting to harass or intimidate others. • All potential threats will be treated seriously. Report any incidents to your immediate Superv ...
Adult patient death mgt policy - Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
... 1. Where possible patient and family should be given the opportunity to express their wishes, which should be documented. A patient receiving End of Life Care must have a DNACPR decision recorded as per Trust DNACPR Policy. 2. Inform member of medical staff to confirm death. Ensure confirmation of d ...
... 1. Where possible patient and family should be given the opportunity to express their wishes, which should be documented. A patient receiving End of Life Care must have a DNACPR decision recorded as per Trust DNACPR Policy. 2. Inform member of medical staff to confirm death. Ensure confirmation of d ...
AEMT Transition - Unit 19
... • Is this patient a high or low priority? Why? • What are the life threats to this patient? • Based on the primary survey, what emergency care would be warranted at this time? ...
... • Is this patient a high or low priority? Why? • What are the life threats to this patient? • Based on the primary survey, what emergency care would be warranted at this time? ...
severe infection and sepsis - Clinical Excellence Commission
... Sepsis can affect anyone, although, some people are at a higher risk than others. They include people who: are very old are very young have an illness that affects the immune system are taking medications to treat cancer have had an organ transplant and are taking anti-rejection medication ...
... Sepsis can affect anyone, although, some people are at a higher risk than others. They include people who: are very old are very young have an illness that affects the immune system are taking medications to treat cancer have had an organ transplant and are taking anti-rejection medication ...
treatment of postaural keloid - a case report
... interval of 1 week apart (fig 2). The steroid injection used was injection triamcinolone 10mg/ml. Patient was followed up regularly and there was no recurrence and the patient was satisfied in terms of cosmetic appearance (fig 3). DISCUSSION: Keloid is an abnormal proliferation of scar tissue that f ...
... interval of 1 week apart (fig 2). The steroid injection used was injection triamcinolone 10mg/ml. Patient was followed up regularly and there was no recurrence and the patient was satisfied in terms of cosmetic appearance (fig 3). DISCUSSION: Keloid is an abnormal proliferation of scar tissue that f ...
Pneumonia clinical protocol MMC.docx
... at a rate of 10 times higher, and are admitted to hospital 30 times more often. • Pneumonia is the leading cause of death among aged care home residents, • Pneumonia can be hospital acquired or community acquired. Aged care home acquired pneumonia is a recognised variant of community acquired pneumo ...
... at a rate of 10 times higher, and are admitted to hospital 30 times more often. • Pneumonia is the leading cause of death among aged care home residents, • Pneumonia can be hospital acquired or community acquired. Aged care home acquired pneumonia is a recognised variant of community acquired pneumo ...
Practical Nursing (H170605) - Florida Department Of Education
... This program is designed to prepare students for employment as licensed practical nurses (SOC 29-2061). The program must be approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing so the graduate may apply to take the examination to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. The program must also be approved by ...
... This program is designed to prepare students for employment as licensed practical nurses (SOC 29-2061). The program must be approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing so the graduate may apply to take the examination to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. The program must also be approved by ...
2009 Exam - Department of Surgery University of Toronto
... the resident should be tested for anti-hepatitis B antibody immediately. If the test result is negative, she requires further therapy Principles of Surgery Exam ...
... the resident should be tested for anti-hepatitis B antibody immediately. If the test result is negative, she requires further therapy Principles of Surgery Exam ...
heart - Hamilton Health Sciences
... Patient must have at least one large bore functioning IV (if a medication is infusing via IV, the patient must have a plain line for potential medications given in HIU) Patient must have an ID band on If possible… a pair of non-slip slippers or shoes (and the patient’s cane/walker, hearing aid ...
... Patient must have at least one large bore functioning IV (if a medication is infusing via IV, the patient must have a plain line for potential medications given in HIU) Patient must have an ID band on If possible… a pair of non-slip slippers or shoes (and the patient’s cane/walker, hearing aid ...
Home Health Patient Tracking Sheet
... write to: CMS, 7500 Security Boulevard, Attn: PRA Reports Clearance Officer, Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850. ...
... write to: CMS, 7500 Security Boulevard, Attn: PRA Reports Clearance Officer, Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850. ...
Kidney Options - Fresenius Medical Care Australia
... the work your kidneys used to do. Diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure and chronic kidney infections may cause kidney damage over the course of many years. Other causes of chronic kidney disease may be hereditary or the result of birth defects in the kidney s ystem. ...
... the work your kidneys used to do. Diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure and chronic kidney infections may cause kidney damage over the course of many years. Other causes of chronic kidney disease may be hereditary or the result of birth defects in the kidney s ystem. ...
ASU Hospital Out Patient Stroke Clinic ASU Hospital Out Patient
... Ms. Strong was given food and liquid trial to assess the quality and safety of her swallow. She was upright throughout the trials. She has difficulty following directions and each direction needed to be given one at a time. Models were also necessary. Thin Liquid Trial – Client was given 4 oz of wat ...
... Ms. Strong was given food and liquid trial to assess the quality and safety of her swallow. She was upright throughout the trials. She has difficulty following directions and each direction needed to be given one at a time. Models were also necessary. Thin Liquid Trial – Client was given 4 oz of wat ...
The role of dose tracking systems in radiation
... We have been exposing patients to medical radiation in the healing arts for over 100 years. The focus up until now has primarily been on image quality to ensure an accurate diagnosis and deservedly so, as the lack of evidence regarding low levels of medical radiation exposure are largely unknown to ...
... We have been exposing patients to medical radiation in the healing arts for over 100 years. The focus up until now has primarily been on image quality to ensure an accurate diagnosis and deservedly so, as the lack of evidence regarding low levels of medical radiation exposure are largely unknown to ...
LouisviLLe Medicine - Greater Louisville Medical Society
... of traumatic injury, which generally occurred later in the day. The end result was that they often worked late into the night. In 1976, there were only a few relationships like this scattered around the country. Now there are anesthesiologists who specialize in specific areas of surgery, such as ped ...
... of traumatic injury, which generally occurred later in the day. The end result was that they often worked late into the night. In 1976, there were only a few relationships like this scattered around the country. Now there are anesthesiologists who specialize in specific areas of surgery, such as ped ...
Last Hours of Living - EndLink-Resource for End of Life Care
... During the last hours of their lives, all patients require skilled care around the clock. This can be provided in any setting as long as the professional, family, and volunteer caregivers are appropriately prepared and supported throughout the process. The environment must allow family and friends a ...
... During the last hours of their lives, all patients require skilled care around the clock. This can be provided in any setting as long as the professional, family, and volunteer caregivers are appropriately prepared and supported throughout the process. The environment must allow family and friends a ...
CQC Report 2014 - Meridian Surgery
... patient's prescription was reviewed. This meant there were appropriate arrangements to ensure patients' medicines were safely managed. We saw training records which demonstrated staff received training in resuscitation. We found there was appropriate equipment to deal with emergency situations. We f ...
... patient's prescription was reviewed. This meant there were appropriate arrangements to ensure patients' medicines were safely managed. We saw training records which demonstrated staff received training in resuscitation. We found there was appropriate equipment to deal with emergency situations. We f ...
Procedural Sedation & Regional Anaesthesia
... have training and experience of resuscitation, emergency drugs and …. (details of) the drugs used. This person is not involved in the performance of the procedure but is dedicated to care and monitoring of the patient. ...
... have training and experience of resuscitation, emergency drugs and …. (details of) the drugs used. This person is not involved in the performance of the procedure but is dedicated to care and monitoring of the patient. ...
05-Orientation Packet-Student Revised Nov_2011
... The ECO, who is a member of the management team, is familiar with a wide variety of issues, particularly those involving ethics and compliance (e.g., gifts, conflicts of interest, use of company resources). The Ethics Line: 1-800-455-1996 If you are uncomfortable raising the issue at your facility o ...
... The ECO, who is a member of the management team, is familiar with a wide variety of issues, particularly those involving ethics and compliance (e.g., gifts, conflicts of interest, use of company resources). The Ethics Line: 1-800-455-1996 If you are uncomfortable raising the issue at your facility o ...
Medical Procedures/Equipment
... A. The key to insertion is to get the distal tip of the King airway around the corner in the posterior pharynx under the base of the tongue. A chin life along with the lateral approach has been shown to help facilitate tube placement. 1) Alternatively, a laryngoscope or tongue depressor can be used ...
... A. The key to insertion is to get the distal tip of the King airway around the corner in the posterior pharynx under the base of the tongue. A chin life along with the lateral approach has been shown to help facilitate tube placement. 1) Alternatively, a laryngoscope or tongue depressor can be used ...
RULE 800 - Colorado Secretary of State
... services” also include holding oneself out to the public as being able to diagnose, treat, prescribe for, palliate or prevent any human disease, ailment, pain, injury, deformity, or physical or mental condition. “Medical services” are further defined by section 12-36106(1), C.R.S. ...
... services” also include holding oneself out to the public as being able to diagnose, treat, prescribe for, palliate or prevent any human disease, ailment, pain, injury, deformity, or physical or mental condition. “Medical services” are further defined by section 12-36106(1), C.R.S. ...
Medical ethics
Medical ethics is a system of moral principles that apply values and judgments to the practice of medicine.As a scholarly discipline, medical ethics encompasses its practical application in clinical settings as well as work on its history, philosophy, and sociology.