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EMS: TB Testing and Guidelines
… mask, when possible, to cover a person’s active cough. Wear N-95 respirators to prevent breathing in TB droplets. Use the ambulance ventilation system in non-recirculating mode with the … -
Air: Pulp and Paper Industry Odors
… If the chemicals become concentrated by weather conditions, however, they can cause eye and breathing irritation in some people. They also can cause nausea and headaches—and asthma attacks in people with the breathing condition. High concentrations of these odors can also cause problems for people with … -
First Death from Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Associated with COVID-19 Reported in Wisconsin
… your child is showing any emergency warning signs of MIS-C, such as lingering fever, trouble breathing, chest pain or pressure that does not go away, confusion, inability to wake up or stay … -
Asthma: What Is It?
… Asthma is a disease that affects a person’s breathing and can reduce the body’s ability to get oxygen to the lungs. With asthma, the inner … -
MIS-C: About
… Neck pain Diarrhea If your child is showing any emergency warning signs including trouble breathing, pain or pressure in the chest that does not go away, new confusion, inability to wake … -
Childhood Communicable Diseases
… particles released by infected persons during coughing, sneezing, singing, talking, and breathing. Guidelines for Investigation of COVID-19 Outbreaks in Schools, P-02757, are available … -
Wisconsin Emergency Medical Services Protocols
… care if traumatic injury suspected. [See Spinal Care Guideline] 5. Primary survey (Airway, Breathing, Circulation (ABC) is cited below; although there are specific circumstances where Circulation, Airway, Breathing (CAB) may be indicated, such as for cardiac arrest, or Massive hemorrhage, Airway, … these devices, maintain the flow of prescribed oxygen, and reposition the head and/or neck b. Breathing i. Evaluate rate, breath sounds, accessory muscle use, retractions, patient … -
WI Standardized Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Curriculum: Core Content and Advanced Skills
… of dealing with death and dying 1. Attempt to resuscitate patients without a pulse or not breathing unless: a. Do not resuscitate (DNR) order that meets local guidelines is present at … e. Firefighter’s carry 3. Urgent moves a. Patients with altered mental status b. Inadequate breathing or shock c. Other situations that are potentially dangerous to the patient 4. … airway at all times j. Consider the use of oxygen by non- rebreather mask k. Reassess airway, breathing, and circulation frequently 1.0 – Preparatory 2013 WI EMR Curriculum 1.3 – Workforce … -
Emergency Medical Services Standards and Procedures of Practical Skills Manual
… the patient’s torso. The patient should be in a position to protect airway and facilitate breathing. SKILLS: A. BLANKET DRAG 1. Place patient on blanket 2. Drag blanket in direction of … COMBITUBE® (ETC) 1. INSERTION a. Reconfirm assessment of absent or inadequate breathing without a gag reflex b. Determine cuff integrity 1) Inflate cuffs 2) Disconnect … normal curvature of the pharynx f. Suction as necessary g. Monitor the patient’s airway and breathing closely h. Provide high-flow oxygen via non-rebreather mask i. Consider nasopharyngeal … -
Wisconsin Standardized Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Curriculum: Core Content
… of dealing with death and dying 1. Attempt to resuscitate patients without a pulse or not breathing unless: a. Do not resuscitate (DNR) order that meets local guidelines is present at … e. Firefighter’s carry 3. Urgent moves a. Patients with altered mental status b. Inadequate breathing or shock c. Other situations that are potentially dangerous to the patient 4. … airway at all times j. Consider the use of oxygen by non- rebreather mask k. Reassess airway, breathing, and circulation frequently 1.0 – Preparatory 2013 WI EMR Core Content Curriculum 1.3 – … -
EMT Curriculum 2011 - Do not use
… to EMS Education (edited version 2011) (1) Hazardous material suits (2) Self contained breathing apparatus c. Hazardous materials scenes are controlled by specialized HazMat teams d. … (urgent move) when there is immediate threat to life a. Altered mental status b. Inadequate breathing c. Shock 3. If there is no threat to life, the patient should be moved when ready for … the left) without twisting the body 2. A patient with chest pain or discomfort or difficulty breathing should sit in a position of comfort as long as hypotension is not present 3. A patient … -
EMS: EMT Curriculum
… to EMS Education (edited version 2011) (1) Hazardous material suits (2) Self contained breathing apparatus c. Hazardous materials scenes are controlled by specialized HazMat teams d. … (urgent move) when there is immediate threat to life a. Altered mental status b. Inadequate breathing c. Shock 3. If there is no threat to life, the patient should be moved when ready for … the left) without twisting the body 2. A patient with chest pain or discomfort or difficulty breathing should sit in a position of comfort as long as hypotension is not present 3. A patient …