Critical incident stress
Procedure
- 1.confusion
- 2.severe dizziness
- 3.tingling or numbness of hands or feet
- 4.visual or speech disturbances
- 5.difficulty walking
- 6.signs of an altered LOC
- 7.trouble breathing
- 8.chest pain
- 9.unconsciousness
- 10.administer CPR if necessary
- 11.administer supplemental oxygen, if available, while performing rescue breaths
- 12.position the patient on their side in case the patient vomits
as close to 100% O2 as possible, until EMS arrives. Watch for symptoms if they do not appear immediately. Symptoms usually appear within six hours but may appear later. Increasing joint or torso pain or other symptoms can cause severe long-term disability. If symptoms appear in the next few hours:
- 14.activate EMS or go to a hospital emergency room
- 15.put the patient on 100% oxygen if available until medical help arrives
symptoms and treatment already received The patient should avoid flying, travelling to higher altitude or diving for 12 to 24 hours.
- 20.Pediatric first aid
- 1.Identify the differences between adults and pediatric patients.
- 2.Understand how to effectively communicate and examine pediatric patients.
- 3.Differentiate between treatment protocols for adults and pediatric patients.