https://padlet.com/maurajacob/cy74y8ykn83z47im Unit 8 Application en-us 2020-06-05 20:04:17 UTC 2020-06-12 16:55:23 UTC hello@padlet.com maurajacob https://padlet.com/maurajacob/cy74y8ykn83z47im/wish/613635974 A few years ago my younger brother, who was two at the time, was climbing on a rock wall. All the rocks were cemented down, but one came loose. It fell on his foot and his toe nail was a little messed up and bloody. We were unsure if it was broken so we didn't know whether to take him to the ER or urgent care. "When an emergency arises, and there is a pressing health care need, this decision can be even more challenging" (page 6). We decided to take him to the urgent care because even if it was broken it was minor and could be handled at urgent care.]]> 2020-06-05 20:07:44 UTC https://padlet.com/maurajacob/cy74y8ykn83z47im/wish/613635974 maurajacob https://padlet.com/maurajacob/cy74y8ykn83z47im/wish/613636159 It is important to be sure the information you have is true and correct. "Much of the information on the internet is valuable; however, the internet also allows rapid and widespread distribution of false and misleading information." (page 2). In todays age we are able to find answers to any question we might have through the internet, but you cannot believe everything you read or see. The best way to be sure you are getting the right answers is by asking your healthcare provider. One overarching question you should as yourself is, is there any reason this might be wrong? Somethings to consider are: "Who runs the website? … Who pays for the website? … How does the website document the evidence supporting its information? … How current is the information on the website? … How can you verify the accuracy of information you receive via e-mail?" (page 5). By asking yourself these questions you can check to be sure that the information you are receiving is correct. ]]> 2020-06-05 20:07:58 UTC https://padlet.com/maurajacob/cy74y8ykn83z47im/wish/613636159 maurajacob https://padlet.com/maurajacob/cy74y8ykn83z47im/wish/613641738 In a severe medical emergency do not hesitate to go to the ER, but if you think it is more of a minor concern then you can go to Urgent Care. "While urgent care clinics are always available, your primary care physician will have a better picture of your overall health for a more accurate diagnosis" (page 8).]]> 2020-06-05 20:13:11 UTC https://padlet.com/maurajacob/cy74y8ykn83z47im/wish/613641738 maurajacob https://padlet.com/maurajacob/cy74y8ykn83z47im/wish/624341719 If you are having a medical emergency then you should go to the ER, which is much different than urgent care. "There is a difference between urgent care and emergency care and what is best to seek treatment." (page 6). Urgent care is for more minor symptoms that you may be concerned about. It is mostly used if your primary care doctor is unavailable. ]]> 2020-06-12 16:47:07 UTC https://padlet.com/maurajacob/cy74y8ykn83z47im/wish/624341719 maurajacob https://padlet.com/maurajacob/cy74y8ykn83z47im/wish/624341985      Before you begin performing CPR on someone there are a few steps you need to take. If someone is unconscious you should call 911 first. "Association uses the acronym of CAB — compressions, airway, breathing — to help people remember the order to perform the steps of CPR" (page 10). To administer compressions make sure the person is flat on their back, then place the heel of your hand on their chest with your elbows locked. Now you are in position to start. Using your upper body weight, compress their chest about 2 inches 100 times a minute. "If you're trained in CPR and you've performed 30 chest compressions, open the person's airway using the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver" (page 11). Take about five second and determine if they are breathing normally. If you are trained in mouth to mouth breathing and they are not breathing properly then administer mouth to mouth at this time. To do so you should pinch their nostrils and cover their mouth with yours. Give one breath for one second. If their chest rises then give the second breath. If not then tilt their chin up and then deliver the second breath. Then go back to 30 compressions. Repeat this until medical professionals arrive. 

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