Environmental Emergencies
What is the gold standard for measuring core temperature in heat stroke?
rectal temperature
What is the enlarged organ in mono?
spleen
pain and deformity
What are 3 concussion symptoms?
headache, dizziness, confusion, nausea, vomiting, loss of consciousness
jaw thrust
What is the primary treatment for exertional heat stroke?
cold water immersion
What are signs/symptoms of hypoglycemia?
pale, cool, clammy skin and confusion
What is a self-reducing dislocation called?
subluxation
What is it called when a patient with a concussion sustains a second injury before recovering fully?
second impact syndrome
What is the ventilation rate for an adult with a pulse?
1 breath every 5-6 seconds
What are signs/symptoms of hyponatremia?
headache, nausea/vomiting, CNS dysfunction, swelling
What is the immediate care for a conscious hypoglycemic athletes?
provide sugar
Where must joints be immobilized?
above and below the injury
True or false: loss of consciousness means the concussion is more severe
false
What are situations when you would call first before giving care?
unresponsive adult, witnessed collapse, known cardiac history
How long do you have to wait to resume activity after lightning is seen?
30 minutes
elevate legs
What should you never do with wound dressings?
remove the first layer
What is a mild GCS score range?
13-15
What is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in youth?
undiagnosed heart conditions (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy)
Define rhabdomyolysis
It is the breakdown of damaged muscle which results in the release of proteins and electrolytes into the blood
What are the three causes of shock?
pump, pipe, fluid failure
When do you use a tourniquet?
for life-over-limb severe bleeding
What is it called when the blood vessels between the dura mater and brain are stretched or torn?
What is commotio cordis?
sudden cardiac arrest from a chest blow during the repolarization phase