Pour some sugar on me
a brief period of unresponsiveness that happens when there is not enough blood flowing to the brain.
What is fainting?
Formerly called "grand mal" seizures. The person becomes unresponsive and has convulsions.
What is a "Tonic Clonic" seizure?
an effective technique to help stop hyperventilating during an anxiety attack?
What is breathing in 4 seconds, and exhale 4 seconds?
What is breathing in through the nose and exhale through the mouth?
Do not flush this painful injury with fresh water as you'll only make the pain worse
Jellyfish sting (use ocean water instead!)
This can be used to quickly reverse the effects of an opioid drug overdose
What is naloxone? (Narcan)
This condition is characterized by the bodies inability to process glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream
What is diabeetus
These seizures begin in one specific part of the brain and will affect only one part of the body (e.g., one arm may convulse)
What is a focal or partial seizure?
a panic or anxiety attack can have very similar signs and symptoms to another serious condition
What is a heart attack?
This "silent killer" bonds to red blood cells 200 times better than oxygen, preventing oxygen from attaching and therefore starving the body of oxygen.
What is carbon monoxide? (CO)
these affect the brain and nerves to speed up physical and mental activity.
What are stimulants?
a condition in which lowered insulin levels result in elevated blood sugar.
What is hyperglycemia?
Formally called "Petit Mal" seizures. The person experiences a brief, sudden lapse in responsiveness.
What is absence seizures?
Some signs and symptoms of an anxiety attack may include some or all of these
Hyperventilating
Trembling and sweating
Tingling hands and feet
Nausea or vomiting
Rash or hives, burning or itching skin, swelling and blisters are all indications of this type of poisoning
What is an absorbed poison?
Very high levels of this in the bloodstream can affect the brain’s ability to control the body’s breathing, heart rate, and temperature, which can lead to death
What is alcohol?
this condition occurs when the insulin level is too high relative to the level of sugar in the blood.
what is hypoglycemic?
An early warning sign that could be felt when you are about to have a seizure
What is an aura? (an unusual sensation or feeling)
This "wives tale" remedy for hyperventilation is NOT recommended and can make a panic attack worse
What is breath into a paper bag?
in the workplace, look here to find out the risks of each hazardous material, the safety measures that must be taken to prevent poisoning, and the first aid required if poisoning occurs.
What are the safety data sheets? (SDS)
These send signals to the brain and nerves that slow down physical and mental activity.
What are depressants?
when the brain is deprived of glucose, this accute illness can occur
what is insulin shock?
If unresponsive, this important step should be taken once the convulsions of a seizure have stopped
What is check airway and breathing? Place in recovery position
moving a person into this position is best for someone suffering from a mental health crisis like an anxiety attack
What is a comfortable sitting position?
finding out these three key points can help you and others give the most appropriate care in a poisoning
What is?: the type of poison
The quantity taken
when it was taken
You discover an unresponsive casualty. They have a limp body, pale face, blue fingernails and lips and they are not breathing. If administered quickly this treatment could save their life
What is begin CPR immediately? (Do not delay CPR treatment to administer naloxone)