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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 … -
Chlorine
… of the lung and tooth corrosion. People with previous lung disease, smokers, and those with breathing problems are more sensitive to chlorine. Immediately or shortly after exposure to 30 ppm or more of chlorine gas, a person may have: Chest pain Vomiting Coughing Difficulty breathing Excess fluid in their lungs Exposure to 430 ppm in air for 30 minutes will cause death. The health effects of breathing air that has less than 30 ppm of chlorine are the same as for inhaling liquid bleach … -
Wisconsin Standards and Procedures of Practical Skills Manual: Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Curriculum - Core Skills
… Return flowmeter control to “off” position. II. PATIENT POSITIONING (Non-trauma, unresponsive, breathing patient) IMPORTANT POINTS FOR PATIENT POSITIONING (Non-trauma, unresponsive, breathing patient) : 1. Use appropriate body substance isolation precautions. 2. This position … enough to make chest rise visibly. 4. The bag-valve-mask may be used on patients who are not breathing or patients who are breathing but not exchanging adequate amounts of air. 5. This … -
Anaphylaxis and IM Epinephrine Administration by the WI EMR
… Asphyxia: suffocation as a result of blockage of the airway Dyspnea: labored or difficult breathing Epinephrine: hormone released from the adrenal glands that activates several tissues in … Pupils dilate Blood sugar level increases Blood pressure increases Heart rate increases Breathing rate increases Epinephrine Underused in EMS The Use of Epinephrine for Out-of-Hospital … 21 Respiratory Signs & Symptoms Shortness of breath Swelling and/or spasm Rapid and/or labored breathing, use of accessory muscles, prolonged expirations, hypoventilation, decreased lung … -
Wisconsin Advanced EMT Curriculum - 2012
… c. Hilus 6. Structure and function of the alveoli and pulmonary capillaries 7. Mechanism of breathing a. Mechanical Ventilation i. Mechanism of inhalation a) Inspiration b) Phrenic nerve c) … potential hazard a. Steel-toe boots b. Helmets c. Heat-resistant outerwear d. Self-contained breathing apparatus e. Leather gloves AFFECTIVE OBJECTIVES: At the completion of this unit, the … 2. Responsive patient – Is the patient talking or crying? a. Yes – Assess for adequacy of breathing b. No – Open airway D. Breathing status 1. Patient responsive a. Breathing is adequate … -
Wisconsin EMS Intermediate Curriculum - 2012
… Sub-Q 1 Simulated IM or Sub-Q 2 Clinical / Field / HPS Intranasal 2 Simulated Nebulized Breathing Treatment Includes: hand-held, face mask, and in-line 1 Simulated 2 Clinical / Field / … c. Hilus 6. Structure and function of the alveoli and pulmonary capillaries 7. Mechanism of breathing a. Mechanical Ventilation i. Mechanism of inhalation a) Inspiration b) Phrenic nerve c) … potential hazard a. Steel-toe boots b. Helmets c. Heat-resistant outerwear d. Self-contained breathing apparatus e. Leather gloves C 6.1.2.6 – Discuss scene management given multiple … -
Carbon Dioxide
… include headaches, dizziness, restlessness, a tingling or pins or needles feeling, difficulty breathing, sweating, tiredness, increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, coma, asphyxia, … -
Air: Vapor Intrusion
… an increased cancer risk. This is especially dangerous when people don’t realize they’re breathing in toxic chemicals, which can happen when a chemical is odorless. Exposure during … -
Q Fever
… Q Fever Q Fever 101 How do people get sick with Q Fever? People get infected with Q Fever by breathing in dust that has been contaminated by infected animal feces, urine, milk, and birth … -
Benzene
… dishes or do laundry. What can I do to reduce my exposure? When dispensing gasoline, avoid breathing the vapors. Store gasoline in air-tight containers. Do not dispense or handle gasoline … billion by volume (ppbv). The action level is considered to be protective of public health. Breathing benzene for a lifetime at 0.95 ppbv is very unlikely to be harmful to people. If …