Thursday, February 10, 2011

Diabetic Emergency: Red Cross Responders

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjBptNXcyPk


Compare/Contrast
Correct Procedure:
Checked on victim asked if she was okay.
Claimed to have called emt.
Gave victim drink.
Tried to comfort victim.

Incorrect Procedure:
Claimed to give sugar to diabetic victim (didn't see anything added).
Gave victim drink but we don't know if the victim was suffering from
hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. If the victim smells fruit like do not give
sugar to the victim could cause death!
Did not try to stabilize temperature.


 

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