Diabetic Emergencies
Too little sugar in the blood. "Insulin Shock"
Hypoglycemia
Insufficient amount of O2 to the cells
Hypoxia
Clinical term for a heart attack
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
The "E" in BE-FAST
Eyes (vision changes, and pupils)
What is the average respiratory rate for an adult
12-20 breaths per minute
Name 4 signs or symptoms of low blood sugar.
Changes in LOC
Dizziness, drowsiness
Confusion, agitation
Headache
Rapid, shallow breathing
Rapid, weak pulse
Nausea
Pale, cool, clammy skin
Shaking, weakness
Hunger
Seizures and coma (Late!)
A condition which causes airways to narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus.
Asthma
Chest pain caused by narrowing of the coronary arteries, usually relieved with nitroglycerine
Angina
Clinical term for a stroke
Cerebrovascular Attack (CVA)
What is the "P" in a recorded blood pressure of 120/P?
Palpation
You treated low blood sugar with instant glucose. What does the patient need to eat now?
Something high in protein
Infection of the lung with inflammation of the alveoli. Often associated with fluid in the lungs.
Pneumonia
A chronic disease characterized by the gradual buildup of plaque in the inner lining of the arteries.
Atherosclerosis
A mini-stroke, frequently a warning of a bigger stroke.
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
A weak, rapid pulse that is hard to feel
Thready
Which diabetic emergency comes on gradually, over a period of time.
Hyperglycemia/Diabetic Coma
A buildup of fluid in the lungs
Pulmonary edema
______ branch off from the aorta to provide oxygen rich blood to the myocardium.
Coronary arteries
The stroke scale that assesses facial droop, arm drift and speech.
Cincinnati Scale
Blotchy, red-purplish marbling of the skin.
Mottling
Frequent urination, extreame thirst, and sickly sweet breath are signs of;
Hyperglycemia/Diabetic Coma
Condition where the lungs lose their elasticity and ability to exchange CO2 and O2 efficiently.
Emphysema
Fluid buildup occurs in the blood vessels and lungs as a result of muscles of the heart no longer pumping adequately
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Type of stroke caused by a blood clot or other material blocking the flow of blood to part of the brain.
Ischemic Stroke
What are the 4 parts of A&Ox4?
Person – What is their name?
Place – Where are they?
Time – Month, day, year?
Event – What happened?