Illinois EMSC 1 Medical Objectives Upon completion of this lecture, you will be better able to: Accurately assess a change in the health status of a student who has a chronic condition Respond appropriately to an exacerbation of the student’s condition Work with the student to prevent recurrences of medical emergencies Help these students cope with their conditions and maintain optimum wellness
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Illinois EMSC1 Medical Objectives Upon completion of this lecture, you will be better able to: Accurately assess a change in the health status of a student.
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Illinois EMSC 1
Medical Objectives
Upon completion of this lecture, you will be better able to:
Accurately assess a change in the health status of a student who has a chronic condition
Respond appropriately to an exacerbation of the student’s condition
Work with the student to prevent recurrences of medical emergencies
Help these students cope with their conditions and maintain optimum wellness
NOTE: Studies are still being done with this medication
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TRIAGE AND TRANSPORT
EMERGENTStudent with sickle cell disease presenting
with fever, severe pain, seizures/neurologic deficits or dyspnea
URGENT Fever, mild to moderate pain
NON-URGENT Mild pain, no dehydration
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EVALUATION AND FOLLOW-UP WITH SICKLE CELL CRISIS
Recurrent care and contact with health care provider
Revise IEMP as necessary
Follow-up with the cause of crises
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Students with Special Health Care Needs
When managing special needs students, remember to utilize "age appropriate" guidelines. In addition the following tips are helpful:
Concentrate on the student’s abilities, not disabilities. Promotes self-esteem and a positive self-image.
Communicate in a manner appropriate to the student’s ability. Presence of a physical disability does not mean that the student is also cognitively impaired.
Meet with the parent or caregiver and obtain a careful detailed history. Their assistance in interpreting behaviors and responses can give a better understanding of the student’s needs.
Develop an individualized health care plan for these students. Become familiar with respiratory emergency adjuncts and
interventions. Respiratory problems are the most common emergency encountered with these students.
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PREVENTION
Assure adequate nutrition and hydration
Avoid exposure to infections or stress
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SUMMARY
Thanks largely to improved treatment modalities, more children with significant health problems are living in the community and attending school.
Through your understanding of their unique health conditions, you can help these students accept and adapt to medical challenges they may face at school.