In a toxic environment, chemical suits and gas masks may be needed. In highly contaminated situations, impervious gowns with mask or face shield may be needed as well. It is wise for the emergency care provider in charge of airway management to don a face shield or eye protection and mask. Protective gloves are always needed, and many situations will require eye protection. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is necessary at trauma scenes. Not only are trauma patients often bloody, but they also frequently require airway management under adverse conditions.
The subject of OPIM will be covered in more detail in Chapter 22. Trauma scenes are among the most likely to subject the emergency care provider to contamination by blood or other potentially infectious material (OPIM). Wearing gloves, frequently requires a face shield, and To infectious agents includes treating each patient and To protect themselves and their patient from exposure Standard precautions: steps each health-care worker takes Initial assessment, and either the rapid trauma survey or the ITLS Primary Survey: a brief exam to find immediately It is the initial step in the ITLS Primary Survey. Scene size-up: observations made and actions taken at a trauma scene before actually approaching the patient. Specifically, this post consists of excerpts from Chapter 1, Scene Size-up, pp 2 – 27.
This post contains excerpts from International Trauma Life Support For Emergency Care Providers Provider Manual, 2016*.
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