CSI 102 Skills Lab 4
Enhance your emergency assessment skills with this lab curated by Daryl P. Lofaso. The lab provides hands-on practice opportunities for CSI students to develop critical skills in recognizing and responding to emergency situations. By following expert guidance, students can learn to assess and manage emergencies effectively, preparing them for real-life scenarios in their field. Dive into this interactive lab to elevate your proficiency in emergency assessment techniques.
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CSI 102 Skills Lab 4 Emergency Assessment Daryl P. Lofaso, M.Ed, RRT
Initial Assessment Guide Primary Assessment Observational Assessment Appearance, WOB, and Circulation Intervention to any life-threatening condition Secondary Assessment (Serial) Vital Signs GCS
Primary Assessment A = Airway / C-spine immobilization B = Breathing C = Circulation D = Disability or Neurologic Status
Secondary Assessment E = Exposure and environmental control to prevent heat loss F = Full set of vital signs, wt. G = Give comfort measures H = Head-to-toe assessment and History (Hx) I = Inspect posterior surfaces
Triage Assessment Emergent Urgent Non-urgent
Emergent Airway and Breathing Difficulties Cardiac Arrest C-spine compromise Seizure states Life or limb-threatening condition
Emergent (continued) Severe medical problems (Overdose, poisoning, DM complications) Obvious multiple injuries Excessive high temperature (> 105oF or 40.5oC) Cardiac CP Neurological Deficit Stroke (CVA)
Urgent Chest Pain (Non-Cardiac) Burns LOC Persistent nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea Severe pain Temperature (102-105oF or 39o-40.5oC) Delay of up to 2 hrs will not compromise life or limb
Non-Urgent Chronic backache Moderate headache Minor Fx or other injuries Obviously dead on arrival (DOA) Stable illness or injury, wait > than 2 hrs without an increased risk of morbidity or mortality
Patient s Condition Stable VS within normal limits. Pt conscious & comfortable. Guarded VS within normal limits. Pt has some discomfort. Unstable VS outside of normal limits. Major complications. Prognosis guarded.
Universal Precautions All Patients are potentially infectious. Good Hand Hygiene is the key to reducing nosocomial infections Wash before and after patient contact Wear a mask, eye protection, gloves and gown when needed
3 Types of Precautions Airborne Droplet Contact
Pathogens Requiring Airborne Precautions Tuberculosis Measles (Rubeola) Varicella (Chickenpox)
Airborne Precautions Management Place patient in an isolation room with negative pressure Keep door closed Wear N-95 mask
Pathogens Requiring Contact Precautions Multi-drug resistance bacteria (e.g., VRE Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci, MRSA - Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) RSV - Respiratory Syncytial Virus Clostridium difficile Scabies
