Definition of Pain
Pain is defined as localized physical suffering associated with bodily disorder (as a disease or an injury) also basic bodily sensation induced by a noxious agent or stimulus, received by naked nerve ending, characterized by physical discomfort (pricking, throbbing, aching) and typically leading to evasive action.
Definition of Pain Management
Pain management is defined as the process of providing medical care that alleviates or reduces pain.
Pathophysiology of Pain
Pain is felt when a noxious stimulus is suffeciently strong to exceed the pain threshold The stimulus activates specialized pain receptors in free nerve endings It causes throbing, pricking and aching pain. Bodily sensation is induced …show more content…
Blood is bright red, continous in nature.
Classes of Hemorrhage
1. Class I Hemorrhage involves up to 15% of blood volume. There is typically no change in vital signs and fluid resuscitation is not usually necessary.
2. Class II Hemorrhage involves 15-30% of total blood volume. A patient is often tachycardic (rapid heart beat) with a narrowing of the difference between the systolic and diastolic blood pressures. The body attempts to compensate withperipheral vasoconstriction. Skin may start to look pale and be cool to the touch. The patient may exhibit slight changes in behavior. Volume resuscitation with crystalloids (Saline solution or Lactated Ringer 's solution) is all that is typically required. Blood transfusion is not typically required.
3. Class III Hemorrhage involves loss of 30-40% of circulating blood volume. The patient 's blood pressure drops, the heart rate increases, peripheral hypoperfusion (shock), such as capillary refill worsens, and the mental status worsens. Fluid resuscitation with crystalloid and blood transfusion are usually necessary.
4. Class IV Hemorrhage involves loss of >40% of circulating blood volume. The limit of the body 's compensation is reached and aggressive resuscitation is required to prevent …show more content…
Talk to your teenagers about the dangers of alcohol, including binge drinking. Evidence suggests that children who are warned about alcohol by their parents and who report close relationships with their parents are less likely to start drinking.
4) Store products safely. If have small children, store alcohol-containing products, including cosmetics, mouthwashes and medications, out of their reach. Use child-proof bathroom and kitchen cabinets to prevent access to household cleaners, and keep toxic items in your garage or storage area safely out of reach. Consider keeping alcoholic beverages under lock and key.
5) Get follow-up care. If has been treated for alcohol poisoning, be sure to ask about follow-up care. Meeting with a health professional, particularly an experienced chemical dependency professional, can help to prevent future binge drinking.
Alcohol poisoning is an emergency
If someone who has been drinking a lot of alcohol and any of the signs or symptoms above, here 's what to do:
1. Sequence of
DRABC
Danger – Asses for scene safety, perform rapid assessment (Check MOI or NOI)
Response- Use AVPU scales to determine patient’s consciousness level.
Airway- Check for airway patency, secure an airway.
Breathing- Check for breathlessness, Chest auscultation
Circulation- Check for presence or absence of pulse (carotid