Transcript Infection Control, Vital Signs, Oxygen & Medical Emergencies Warning:
Infection Control, Vital Signs, Oxygen & Medical Emergencies
RTEC A Week 13 Warning: blood and guts to follow !
Infection Control
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Microorganisms Infectious Disease Chain of Infection Nosocomial Infection Disease Control Environment
Microorganisms that cause disease
Bacteria
Can grow in or on an animal or plant and cause diseases.
Viruses
Fungi
Protozoa
Host: animal or plant that provides life support to another organism.
Microorganisms
Disease: Any change from the normal structure or function in the human body.
Infection: Growth of a microorganism on or in a host.
Disease
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Disease occurs only when the microorganism causes injury to the host
Pathogen
A disease producing microorganism.
Multiply in large numbers and cause an obstruction
Cause tissue damage
Secrete substance that produce effects in the body
Exotoxins ( high body temp, nausea, vomiting)
Bacteria
Strep Throat
Bacterial Pneumonia
Food Poisoning
Protozoan
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Trichomonas Vaginalis
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Plasmodium Vivax
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Malaria
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Common cold
Viruses
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Mononucleosis
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Warts
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Athlete’s Foot
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Tinea pedis
Fungi
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Ringworm
6 Steps of Infection
Encounter
Multiplication
Entry
Spread
Damage
Outcome
Chain of Infection
Host
Infectious Microorganism
Mode of Transmission
Vector/ Fomite
Reservoir
Nosocomial Infections
Infections originating in the hospital; an infection not present before admittance to the hospital.
Nosocomial Infections
Iatrogenic Infection Compromised Patients Patient Flora Hospital Environment Bloodborne Pathogens
Types of Nosocomial Infections
Iatrogenic Infection – related to physician activities Compromised Patients - weakened resistance; immunosuppressed Patient Flora - microbes in healthy people Contaminated Hospital Environment Bloodborne Pathogens – Hepatitis B and HIV
Third Degree Burn
Bloodborne Pathogens
• Disease-causing microorganisms that may be present in human blood. Ex: Hepatitis, Syphilis, Malaria, HIV.
• Two most significant bloodborne pathogens: Hepatitis B and HIV
How Bloodborne Pathogens are Transmitted:
• You must make contact with contaminated fluids and permit them a way to enter your body.
• Contaminated body fluids can be saliva, semen, vaginal secretions, or other fluids containing blood (urine).
Universal Precautions
Since there is no way you can know if a person is infected, you should ALWAYS use universal precautions: Wash your hands Wear gloves Handle sharp objects carefully Properly clean all spills Wear mask, eye protection, and apron if splashing is a possibility.
Airborne Precautions
Patients infected with pathogens that remain suspended in air for long periods on aerosol droplets or dust.
TB, Chickenpox, Measles Respiratory protection must be worn when entering pt room.
Pt should wear mask.
Droplet Precautions
Patients infected with pathogens that disseminate through large particulate droplets expelled from coughing, sneezing, or even talking.
Rubella, Mumps, Influenza Surgical mask must be worn when within 3 feet of the pt.
Pt should wear a mask.
Contact Precautions
Patients infected with pathogens that spread by direct contact with the pt or by indirect contact with a contaminated object (bedrail, pt dressing).
Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Hepatitis A, Varicella, Flesh-eating Virus All PPE should be used and equipment must be disinfected after use.
Controlling the spread of Disease • •
Chemotherapy Immunization
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Asepsis
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Medical
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Surgical
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Disinfectants
Physical Methods of Controlling Diseases
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Handwashing Standard Precautions
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Gloving
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Gowns
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Face masks
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Eyewear
Handwashing
Single most important means of preventing the spread of infection.
7 to 8 minutes of washing to remove the microbes present, depending on the number present.
Most effective portion of handwashing is the mechanical action of rubbing the hands together.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Gloves Masks Gowns Protective Eyewear Caps
So What, and Who Cares?
Students and Techs are challenged both physically and mentally by the microbial world. In this world of newly found, life threatening diseases, education has become the key to survival. Health care providers must be committed to infection control so that diseases can be conquered!
Syphilis in the eye
Review
Microorganisms Disease Pathogen Bacteria Viruses Fungi Protozoan 6 Steps of Infection
Chain of Infection Nosocomial Infection Controlling Disease Physical Methods of Controlling Diseases Handwashing Standard Precautions Universal Precautions
Questions?
• Infection Control
Vital Signs
Vital Signs
Oxygen Therapy
Oxygen Devices
Chest Tubes and Lines
Vital Signs
Indication of Homeostasis
Primary Mechanisms
Heart beat
Blood pressure
Body temperature
Respiratory rate
Electrolyte balance
Physical assessment include measurement of vital signs
Body Temperature Pulse Respiration Blood Pressure Mental Status
Body Temperature
Normal average body temperature: 98.6 F Humans can survive between 106 F and 93.2 F.
Hypothermia
Hyperthermia
Measuring Body Temperature
Oral
Rectal
Axillary
Tympanic
Pulse
Pulse rate: Adult = 60 to 100 beats per minute
Children under 10 = 70 to 120 beats per minute
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
Respiratory Rate
Breaths per minute: Adult = 12 to 20
Children under 10 = 20 to 30 per min
Tachypnea
Bradypena
Dyspnea
Apnea
Pulse Oximeter
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Normal Pulse Oximeter = 95% to 100%
Blood Pressure
• Blood Pressure • Systolic pressure = 95-140 mmHg • Diastolic pressure = 60-90 mmHg • Hypertension • Hypotension
Oxygen
Oxygen constitutes 21% of atmospheric gases
If O2 levels in the body drop below 21% homeostasis is altered.
Hypoxia: Inadequate amount of oxygen at the cellular level.
Oxygen Devices
Nasal Cannula
Masks
Nonrebreathing mask
Aerosol mask
Air-entrainment mask Tent and Oxyhood
Chest Tubes and Lines
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Endotracheal Tube (ET)
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Ventilator Chest Tubes
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Nasogastric tube (NG)
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Central Lines
Review
Vital Signs Homeostasis Body Temperature Pulse Respiration Blood Pressure Mental Status
Electrolyte balance Pulse Oximeter Oxygen Oxygen Devices Chest Tubes Chest Lines
Winston Churchill
"The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." Winston Churchill
• Vital Signs
Questions?
Medical Emergencies
TRAUMA = X-RAY IS READY
You never know what or who you will come in next……….
SPINAL INJURY PT
Dislocation of the C3 and C4 articular processes Note that C7 is not well demonstrated
Some studies of spinal trauma have recorded a missed injury rate as high as 33%.
GSW to the Abdomen
Compound Fx of Femur
Medical Emergencies
• Definitions • What should the RT know?
• Common Radiology Emergencies
Medical Emergencies Definition: Sudden change in medical status requiring immediate action.
For RT’s medical emergencies are rare, however as medical personnel we must be prepared to recognize emergencies.
Fractured Forearm
What an RT should know…..
How to…..
Avoid additional harm to the patient Obtain appropriate medical assistance quickly Recognize emergency situations Remain calm and confident
Anaphylactic Reaction An immune response to foreign material Bronchospasm – wheezing and edema in the throat and lungs Can lead to shock Requires prompt recognition and treatment from the technologist Why do RT’s care about Anaphylactic RXN’s….?
Water Soluble
Iodine
• High atomic # 53 • Radiopaque • Used to radiograph – Vessels – Arteries – Veins – Function of internal organs
Iodine Contrast Material
• Ionic Iodine Contrast – Anion – Cation + – More patient allergic reactions • Non-Ionic Contrast – Less patient allergic reactions
Radiology Department Patients are usually sent to the radiology department only after they have been stabilized.
However……
General Priorities Ensure an open airway Control Bleeding Take Measures to Prevent shock Attend to wounds or fractures appropriately Provide emotional support Continually reevaluate and follow up
• A = Air Way ABC • B = Breathing • C = Circulation
• C = Cardio • P = Pulmonary
CPR
• Must be certified for the “Health Care Provider” • R = Respiration • Cards good for 2 years are available.
Become familiar with………..
• In your work environment: – Emergency assistance protocol (how to get help) – Emergency Cart/Crash Cart Location
Important Conditions to be Aware of…… Level of Consciousness: ALOC Altered Level Of Consciousness Anaphylactic Shock: vasogenic shock Hypoglycemic/Hyperglycemia NPO – Nothing by Mouth
Medical Terms to Know…..
Pallor = paleness; absence of skin coloration Shock = failure of the circulatory system CPR = cardiopulmonary resuscitation For program must be for Health Care Provider
Continued…………… Stroke = Cerebrovascular Accident (brain) Heart Attack = Myocardial Infarct (heart) N/V = Nausea & Vomiting Epistaxis = nosebleed Vertigo = dizziness Syncope = fainting
And more…… Hemorrhage = bleeding outside a vessel
Radiologic Technology
• You never know when a medical emergency may occur.
• Helping your patients depends on your abilities to stay calm and perform you duties!
Questions?
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