Proper hand hygiene is crucial for preventing infection transmission, maintaining equipment cleanliness, and adhering to health and safety protocols.
The jaw-thrust maneuver is a key EMT skill for maintaining an open airway in patients with possible spinal injuries. It minimizes neck movement while ensuring the airway remains unobstructed.
The primary survey focuses on checking the patient’s airway, breathing, and circulation (the ABCs). It helps prioritize life-threatening issues and guides initial treatment.
CPR combines chest compressions and rescue breathing to help maintain circulation and oxygenation in a patient experiencing cardiac arrest.
An AED is used during cardiac arrest to analyze the heart’s rhythm and deliver a shock if needed to restore a regular heartbeat. It is only applied to unresponsive patients without a pulse.
