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Chemicals: Gasoline
… and whether the chemical was inhaled, touched, or eaten. Immediately or shortly after breathing a high amount of gasoline, a person may experience nose or lung irritation, feel dizzy … -
Carbon Tetrachloride
… billion by volume (ppbv). The action level is considered to be protective of public health. Breathing carbon tet for a lifetime at 0.64 ppbv is very unlikely to be harmful to people. If … touched, or eaten. People can experience the following symptoms immediately or shortly after breathing air containing 100 ppm (100,000 ppbv) of carbon tet for 30 minutes or drinking as … -
Environmental Public Health Tracking: COPD Data
… COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a lung disease that causes airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. Wisconsin Tracking provides data and information on COPD. Read the … for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. COPD is a group of diseases that affects a person’s breathing and makes it hard for them to get oxygen to their lungs. COPD includes emphysema and … (CDC) COPD webpage . What causes COPD? The main cause of COPD is cigarette smoking. However, breathing in other lung irritants, such as air pollution, secondhand smoke, fumes, or dust over a … -
Vaping and Lung Injury Investigation
… nausea, vomiting, fever, and weight loss. Severity. Some patients with EVALI develop severe breathing problems requiring hospitalization, and may have to be put on ventilators in order to … -
Parainfluenza
… include: Fever Runny nose Coughing Croup (an infection in the upper airway that obstructs breathing and causes a barking cough) Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways of the lungs) … -
Tobacco is Changing: Resources for Educators
… for candy, gum, or breath mints. Uncharacteristic shortness of breath and other unexplained breathing issues. How to Talk to Students at Every Grade Level No two students are exactly the … professional development opportunities. Make sure staff can recognize and respond to student breathing issues. Resources Find more helpful tools and tips for educators on preventing youth … -
Pool Chemical Safety
… of byproducts in the water increases, they move into the surrounding air as well. Breathing air loaded with irritants can cause a variety of symptoms depending on the … -
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 … -
First Responder Training Toolkit: Strength is Asking for Help
… with immediate, specific instances of stressful and toxic moments. • Breathe – try the 4-7-8 breathing technique to help slow your heart rate and improve breathing. • Self-empathy – giving yourself permission to be upset/confused/angry or forgiving … for help. http://resilient.wisconsin.gov A first responder’s guide to stress reduction through breathing Breathing is one of the simplest ways to lower stress in the body, because when you … -
Wisconsin Standards and Procedures of Practical Skills Manual: Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Curriculum - Advanced Skills
… thirty (30) seconds prior to attempting placement. 3. Patient must have inadequate or absent breathing. 4. Patient must not have a gag reflex and no foreign body airway obstruction. 5. All … 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. 7. Suction as necessary. 8. Monitor the patient’s airway and breathing closely. 9. Provide high-flow oxygen via non-rebreather mask. 10. Consider … -
Asthma Care: Your guide to managing asthma
… gets through. These three things can cause wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and trouble breathing. If your asthma is not under control, these can get worse over time. Fortunately, there … zone of your asthma action plan. Emergency signs include: • Rescue medication is not working • Breathing is faster or harder and keeps getting worse • Nose opens wider (flares) • Skin between … -
Wisconsin EMS Protocols - Field Version 1
… EMT-R] and/or cervical collar [EMR-O; EMT-R] if trauma. 5. Conduct a primary survey. (Airway, breathing, circulation is cited below; although there are specific circumstances where circulation, airway, breathing may be indicated such as cardiac arrest or major arterial bleeding.) a. Airway (assess … • For obstructed airway, laryngectomy, or tracheostomy, go to Airway Management guideline. b. Breathing i. Evaluate rate, breath sounds, accessory muscle use, retractions, patient …