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What can you do to help communication with geriatric pt's
Turn on the light
Turn of radio and tv
Use a normal tone of voice
Define Polypharmacy
A pt that takes multiple medications
that interact.
Includes OTC, herbs, weight loss supplements.
Osteoporosis
In the thoracic and lumbar spine contribute to a high rate of injury in Geriatrics
Pts with incomplete spinal cord injurie, with increased pain and neurologic status, how do we secure the head?
Secure the head in the position in which it was found by using blankets and tape
How to splint a hip
1. Assess PMSC
2. Place pt on a scoop stretcher or long backboard
3. Place blanket rolls between the pt's legs
4. Place blankets and pillows under the injured extremity
5. secure both legs and the padding to the backboard with at least 4 cravats or straps
6. Reassess PMSC
Syncope on older folks is usually caused by?
MI or Diabetic shock
Septicemia signs and symptoms
SOB
Chest pain
AMS
Dizziness
Weakness
Fever
Trauma
Falls
Generlized Pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Leading cause of trauma and death in geriatric pt's?
Falls
Author
zantoz
ID
18629
Card Set
EMT-B
Description
Quiz Ch-34
Updated
2010-05-10T17:45:55Z
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