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Re: Let's try something different
DIR By: anthony larocco
Date: January 26, 2012, 4:50 pm
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My first thoughts would be to get him to the beam he was
dangling from and treat for shock as best you can. However it
may be better to take a few extra minutes to secure him and
lower to the ground depending if you have the proper equipment
and if the harness and position of the patient isn't adding to
the already serious injuries he has sustained.
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Re: Let's try something different
DIR By: Randy Kohl
Date: February 4, 2012, 12:11 pm
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The harness over time could cause a problem with blood flow. I'm
not sure if i would pull him up if he is closer to the ground,
and what equipment is on scene
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Re: Let's try something different
DIR By: Brendan
Date: February 8, 2012, 7:47 am
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Compartmentation syndrome is a real possibility if left hanging.
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Re: Let's try something different
DIR By: Lisa White
Date: February 12, 2012, 7:49 pm
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As for meth labs and stuff regarding odor...... If you know
ahead of time what you are getting into the best thing to do is
notify PD and wait at a safe distance till they get there and
clear the scene because we as first responders are useless if we
ourselves become part of the problem. Second if you have no clue
and start smelling weird odors the first thing to do is stop not
going any further I would back out and depending on the odor
alert fire control for pd/drug task force, fd and/or hazmat
teams. All the while keep an eye on your surroundings for weird
unusual stuff, be observant.
To the next post about forgetful elderly patients who say they
don't have a med history perhaps the best way to ask the patient
is to rephrase the question trying to spark their memory. For
example if you ask about med history perhaps break it down as
them if they ever had heart problems, copd, etc. or if you see
there on med ask them what they are for. Look around for a vial
of life or med list if circumstances allow. If the patient still
refuses to cooperate or can't remember just document it in your
pcr.
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Re: Let's try something different
DIR By: Brendan
Date: February 13, 2012, 11:42 am
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With regard to odor calls it is best to request a resonse from
police or fire. They are well suited to investigate such calls
and then mitigate them as necessary.
As for the elderly patient with memory lapses it may be useful
to find out the treating physician, you may be able to place a
call and get some sort of useful information. Also a search of
the home for med containers may prove useful.
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