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Depends on the type of eye injury and if there is a possible spinal injury. If there is a foreign object stuck or impaled in the eye, put a paper cup over it and secure it to the patients head. Dont try to remove it. If the patient could have a spinal injury, move them as little as possible.
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What angle do you transport a patient with an eye injury?
Upside down is generally the best.
Position of victim for specific injuries?
Position of comfort. Most patients will place themselves in a position that is comfortable and reduces pain of their injuries. Make sure that with a suspected spinal injury you keep the patient from moving.
If you have an unconscious patient who does not have a possibility of spinal injury and who is breathing adequately what is the best position for transporting the patient?
Hi. I would transport the patient in the lateral position, making sure they are facing you should you need to suction their airway or perform other procedures. In regards to airway and breathing, it all depends on whether the patient is maintaining their own airway or not. A patient can quickly obstruct their airway with their tongue, or can slowly aspirate secretions or vomits down their trachea should they be left in the supine position.
What are all the signs and symptoms of an internal injury?
Signs of an internal injury: 1. Localised swelling2. Discolouration of the skin Symptoms of an internal injury: 1. Localised pain 2. The patient will protect and guard the injury siteOther signs include: 1. The patient with blood coming out the ears and nose - Head Injury 2. The patient that coughs up blood - Thoracic Injury 3. The patient with blood in their stool - Abdominal Injury
Are hamster eye injuries painful?
Any eye injury can be painful because nerves in the eye are damaged. An eye injury for an hamster can be painful. The injury may need professional medical attention depending on the degree of damage.
What we should remember when giving first aid?
The first thing to remember is that you are giving first aid. You are not there to carry out medical procedures that a trained doctor is able to do. Ensure the air ways are clear, remove dentures if present. If a spinal or neck injury is suspected, keep the patient immobile. Stem any bleeding. Ensure an ambulance has been called. Keep the patient talking and not going into shock. If you need to, place the patient into the recovery position, and keep a close eye on the patient's condition.
During manual handling is injury to you or the patient worth the risk?
This is when you lift/transfer a patient without the use of aids, ie hoists.it is not worth causing injury to ourselves or to the patient
Who were Jeff hardy and cm punk facing when the eye injury happend?
when Jeff got his "eye injury" the was facing edge and i cant remember when cm punk got his "eye injury" he was facing Jeff at the bash
How can changes in mental function increase a patient's risk accident and injury?
How can changes in mental functions increase a patient 's risk of accident and injury
What are the Benefits of Latest Advancements?
More accurate measurements can also ensure that the IOL is placed in the correct position in the eye, resulting in better vision for the patient.
Cold applications may cause injury to a patient if the patient has?
cold applications may cause injury to a patient if the patient has dependent swelling, a fever, large bruises or poor circulation?
Why positioning patient to FOWLER'S?
Why position the patient in Fowler
