Emergencies 1
Drinking milk is a treatment option for
Poisoning
Brief episode of unconsciousness, not a disease much rather a symptom
Syncope
Can be ingested, absorbed, inhaled, injected or acquired
Poison
Condition where body temperature can reach 104 degrees, most severe out of 3
Heatstroke
3 types of bleeding
Arterial, venous, capillary
Item looks like a tool and is located in a central location
Crash Cart
Excess amount of Insulin in the body
Insulin Shock
Sagging facial muscles, one sided paralysis, inability to use arm/leg, confusion, loss of bladder control
Stroke
Chest pain/pressure, pain radiating down arm, pain radiating into left shoulder and jaw
Myocardial Infarction
Pinch nose and lean forward is treatment for
Nose bleeds (epistaxis)
A situation which an individual becomes ill or injured
Medical Emergency
The main goal during a medical emergency
Stabilize the patient
Rapid/weak pulse, shallow breathing, dilated pupils, vomiting "coffee grounds"
Occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce
Hypothermia
Responsible for documenting all details during an emergency
The Recorder
Crash cart maintenance requires
Checking expirations, restocking, quality control
Increased amount of sugar in the blood
Drop in blood pressure due to diminished cardiac output from decreased blood volume, a serious depressor of vital body functions
Shock
Move to cooler place, electrolyte drink, IV fluids
Treatment for Heat Exposure
Who cannot treat trauma
MA
During an emergency everyone has a role to ensure
Good flow & proper care
these 2 conditions can cause irreversible brain damage
Insulin Shock and Hypoglycemia
Involuntary contraction of muscles causing the patient to become rigid & then have convulsions
Seizure
A sports drink is a part of treatment for
Heat Exhaustion
On the phone with a medical emergency EMS is on the way, can you hang up
NO