the initial complaint of some patients with epistaxis.may be throwing up blood, because the blood will irritate the gastric mucous lining when swallowed and cause the patient to vomit. in this case, recognize that the bleeding is not From the stomach but from the nasopharynx.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Saturday, March 3, 2012
ems assessments tip #909
the best way to estimate the amount of blood loss is not to look on the ground or at the clothing of the patient but rather to perform an assessment and determine the severity of the signs and symptoms.
Friday, March 2, 2012
ems assessment tip #889
"spider web" or other impact marks to the windshield would heighten your suspicion of a potential head injury. be aware that the impact mark on the windshield can also be made by an air bag that as deployed during the crash.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
ems assessment tip #886
be sure to lift a deflated, deployed air bag to assess for deformity of the steering wheel.
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