PRIORITYGROUPDESCRIPTION1Distribution personnelHealthcare workers and public health personnel involved in distribution of vaccine/prophylactic medicationPersonnel involved in direct contact with patientsInvolved in evaluation, care, or transportation of confirmed, probable, or suspected patientsLaboratory…
TRIAGE CONCEPTUAL CATEGORYSUMMARY/DESCRIPTION1.Daily Performed by nurses on a routine basis every day in the emergency department. The highest intensity of care is provided to the most seriously ill patients, even…
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LAW, STATUTE, OR REGULATIONSYOUR STATECan my state mandate medical exams and tests?Can my state mandate the vaccination and treatment of individuals against their wishes?Can my state enforce isolation and quarantine?Can…
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DESIGNATIONPOPULATION DESCRIPTIONPopulation A • Community victims killed and seriously injured • Bereaved family members, loved ones, close friendsPopulation B • Community victims exposed to the incident and disaster scene, but…
ASSESSMENTSTHERAPEUTICS • Perform respiratory, airway assessment. • Perform cardiovascular assessment, including vital signs, monitoring for signs of shock. • Perform integumentary assessment, including burn assessment. • Perform pain assessment. •…
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Figure 12-1 Rule of nines. Left, Anterior view. Right, Posterior view. RULE OF 1’S The rule of 1’s calculates a burn size score (BSS). Under this rule the head, anterior…
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