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NUR 445 Module 9
R.I.C.E. (Treating Soft Tissue Injury)
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
1 min
Types of Fractures
Nondisplaced
Displaced
Incomplete
Complete
Closed
Open
Direction of Fracture Line
2 mins
Hip Fracture
Assessment
External Rotation
Muscle Spasms
Shortened Leg
Pain
Interventions
Buck's Traction
Analgesics
Surgery
Considerations
Avascular Necrosis
1 min
Compartment Syndrome Assessment
Mechanism
Trauma
Increased Pressure
Compressed Nerves and Blood Vessels
Assessment
1 or more of 6 P's
Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)
Considerations
May take Days to develop
Early Detection
Ischemia
Damage often Irreversible
2 mins
Compartment Syndrome Interventions
Interventions
Frequent Neurovascular Assessments
Evaluate Pain
Do Not Elevate Extremity
Remove or Loosen Restrictive Items
Fasciotomy
Amputation
Considerations
Infection
Monitor Urine Output
2 mins
Phases of Disaster Management
Mitigation
Preparedness
Response
Recovery
2 mins
FEMA Levels of Disaster
Levels of Disaster
Level I Disaster
Level II Disaster
Level III Disaster
Nurse's Role In Disaster Planning
Personal and Professional Preparedness
2 mins
Triage
Simple Triage And Rapid Treatment (START)
Tags
Red: Immediate (Critical)
Yellow: Delayed (Urgent)
Green: Minor (Ambulatory)
Black: Deceased (Expired)
Step 1: Movement
Ability to Walk
Step 2: Respirations
Spontaneous Breathing
Respiratory Rate
Step 3: Perfusion
Check Circulation
Step 4: Mental Status
Mental Status
4 mins
Fire - Environmental Emergencies
R.A.C.E
Rescue
Alarm
Confine
Extinguish
P.A.S.S.
Nursing Considerations
Fire Exits
Do Not Use Elevators
Manual Ventilation
2 mins
Benzodiazepine Antidote
Antidote
Flumazenil
40 secs
Warfarin Antidotes
Antidotes
Vitamin K
Fresh Frozen Plasma
59 secs
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor Antidote
Antidote
Atropine
Pralidoxime
1 min
Antimuscarinic Antidote
Antidote
Physostigmine Salicylate
44 secs
Amphetamine Antidote
Antidote
Ammonium Chloride (NH4Cl)
Acidify Urine
34 secs
Beta Blocker Antidote
Antidote
Glucagon
29 secs
Arsenic, Gold and Copper Antidotes
Toxic Metals
Arsenic
Gold
Copper
Antidotes
Penicillamine
Dimercaprol (BAL)
Succimer
2 mins
Iron Antidote
Antidote
DeFEroxamine
23 secs
Opioid Antidote
Antidote
Naloxone
29 secs
Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA) Antidote
Antidote
Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3)
27 secs
Aspirin Poisoning (Salicylism) Assessment
Early Symptoms
Nausea and Vomiting
Tinnitus
Confusion
Hyperventilation
Respiratory Alkalosis
Late Symptoms
Metabolic Acidosis
Coma
Hyperthermia
1 min
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