Cardiac Emergencies
This life-threatening arrhythmia presents as a large "V" shapes on the monitor, the rate is > 100, and requires immediate defibrillation.
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
A high-pitched sound indicating an upper airway obstruction.
What is Stridor?
The FAST acronym helps identify this medical emergency
Stroke
The most common cause of hypoglycemia
The most common symptom of sepsis
Fever
The most common cause of right sided heart failure.
What is left sided heart failure?
The hallmark sign of tension pneumothorax
What is JVD
A sudden, severe headache like a "Thunderclap" suggest this condition
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
A patient with fruity breath, Kussmaul respirations, and dehydration
Diabetic Ketoacidosis Acidosis
This mosquito borne virus can cause encephalitis
West Nile Virus
A 12 Lead ECG finding indicating an inferior MI.
A COPD Pt with sudden hypoxia may be experiencing this complication
Respiratory Failure
This type of stroke is caused by a blocked artery
Ischemic Stroke
The electrolyte imbalance causing muscle cramps and tetany
Hypocalcemia
A bacterial infection causing whooping cough
what is pertussis
This medication is used for both cardiac conditions and anaphylaxis
Epinephrine
The preferred position for a Pt in acute pulmonary edema
What is upright with legs dangling
A patient with unilateral facial droop without arm weakness
Bell's Palsy
A life threatening complication of hyperglycemia with extreme dehydration
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS)
PPE required for a patient with suspected tuberculosis
N95 mask
This condition mimics a heart attack, but is caused by an emotional reaction
Anxiety attack
This viral infection causes "seal bark" cough in children
Croup
The triad of hypertension, bradycardia, and irregular respirations
What is Cushing's Triad (increased ICP)
Norepinephrine
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