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MEDICAL EMERGENCIES INCLUDING CARDIAC ARREST
◦ First person on scene initiates CPR. ◦ Second individual notifies 2E to page "Code Blue" Team response. ◦ CPR sheet completed.
Patient off nursing unit: ◦ First individual on scene qualified to initiate CPR does so, if this is needed. ◦ Second individual on scene dials "0" (after hours this rings on 2E) and advises of the nature of the emergency. ◦ Operator (or after hours the Unit Clerk on 2E) pages "Code Blue" Team response. ◦ Occurrence report completed after event.
Employee, Visitor, Parent or Other person away from nursing units: ◦ First person on scene qualified to initiate CPR does so, if this is needed. ◦ Second person on scene dials "0" (after hours this rings on 2E) and advises of the nature of the emergency. ◦ Operator (or after hours the Unit Clerk on 2E) pages "Code Blue" Team response. ◦ Physician at scene requests ambulance to be called. ◦ Patient is transported to UTMB Emergency Department for further care.
◦ Occurrence report
completed after event.
√ The telephone number to report/get assistance for medical emergencies including cardiac arrest is "0". After hours, this rings on 2 East. √ For medical emergencies that involve parents, employees, or visitors: Shriners staff respond to the scene - stabilize individual - and call EMS to transport to the UTMB Emergency Department.
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