PPT-Pressure Injuries: Just the facts!

wwwnpuaporg STOP PRESSURE INJURIES wwwnpuaporg WORLD WIDE PRESSURE INJURY PREVENTION DAY NOVEMBER 21 2019 Definition of Pressure Injury A pressure injury is localized damage to the skin andor underlying soft tissue usually over a bony prominence or related to a medical or other device The injury can present as intact skin or an open ulcer and may be painful The injury occurs as a result of intense andor prolonged pressure or pressure in combination with shear The tolerance of soft tissue for pressure and shear may also be affected by microclimate nutrition perfusion comorbidities and condition of the soft tissue . Blood pressure normally rises and falls throughout the day but it can cause health problems if it stays high for a long time High blood pressure can lead to heart disease and strokeleading causes of death in the United States Are you at risk One in Blood pressure normally rises and falls throughout the day but it can cause health problems if it stays high for a long time High blood pressure can lead to heart disease and strokeleading causes of death in the United States Are you at risk One in Injuries. Amy Gutman MD ~ EMS Medical Director. prehospitalmd@gmail.com /. www.TEAEMS.com. Diving Emergency Categories. Environmental:. Hypothermia, sunburn, physical trauma. Aquatic Activities:. Submersion injuries, motion sickness, . Anatomy of Nervous System. The nervous system is composed of . Brain . Spinal cord. The nervous system is divided into:. Central nervous system (Brain & Spinal Cord). Peripheral nervous system . Superior view of the skull . Concatenation . Libellous. . Nefandous. . Rascality . Enjoin . Aghast. Balderdash. Concatenation (vs 5). an . uniting, union, series of links.  . Libellous. (vs 5). defamatory. , abusive, scandalous. This is the main menu of this presentation, return here by clicking on the home button (looks like a house).. Head/Neck Injuries. Bleeding/Shock. Wounds &. First Aid Room. Burns. Chest/Abdomen Injuries. Laughon. , PhD, RN, FAAN. Associate Professor. University of Virginia School of Nursing. Strangulation Statute. § 18.2-51.6- Strangulation of another; penalty . “Any person who, without consent, impedes the blood circulation or respiration of another person by knowingly, intentionally and unlawfully applying pressure to the neck of such person, resulting in the wounding or bodily injury of such person is guilty of strangulation, a Class 6 felony.” . in . Hospitals. ADD Name of Hospital Here. Module 1 – Understanding Why Change . Is . Needed. Ice Breaker. Describe an interesting fact about yourself.. 2. Compelling Reasons To Implement Program . and Prevention Practices. ADD Hospital Name Here. Module 5. Basic Quality Improvement Principle. If . you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.. 2. Quality Improvement Principle. Pressure injury rates and prevention practices must be counted and tracked as one component of a quality improvement program.. Cycling first Aid. outline. Scenarios. Common injuries. First aid care. Techniques. Supplies. Objectives. What would you do (as a first responder) when encountering an accident. What tools and techniques can you use. Objectives. At the conclusion of this presentation the participant will be able to:. Identify the initial assessment for patients with musculoskeletal injury. Describe upper extremity, lower extremity and pelvic musculoskeletal traumatic injuries and implications for nursing care. to d. ecreased . patient quality of life and . safety, increased . length of . stay, increased . medical . costs, increased . risk of morbidity and . mortality, and financial . liability if considered hospital . Coccyx Pain 1. Stand, leaning against a wall with your feet 30 cm (1 foot) from the wall, as demonstrated in the picture. Push your stomach an d pelvis towards the wall and hold for 5 seconds befo Changes in Terminology. And . Progression of Tissue Injuries. Maureen Lira RN BSN CWON CHI. What is a Pressure Ulcer/Injury?. “A . pressure injury is localized damage to the skin and underlying soft tissue usually over a bony prominence or related to a medical or other device. The injury can present as intact skin or an open ulcer and may be painful. The injury occurs as a result of intense and/or prolonged pressure or pressure in combination with shear. The tolerance of soft tissue for pressure and shear may also be affected by microclimate, nutrition, perfusion, co-morbidities and condition of the soft tissue.