Diabetes
Diabetes 2
Seizure
Stroke
Scott Air Packs
100

What is Glucose

-Form of sugar

-Body's basic source of energy

-Body cells require glucose to remain alive and create energy

100

What is Low blood sugar called?

hypoglycemia

100

What is the phase immediately following a seizure called?

Postictal Phase

100

Should a stroke victim be going to OER?

.......No.

100

What side is our remote pressure gauge on?

Right Side

200

How does glucose get into our cells?

Insulin

200

List at least 2 causes of hypoglycemia

•Diabetic takes too much insulin

•Diabetic does not eat

•Diabetic overexercises or overexerts

•Diabetic vomits

•Diabetic increases metabolic rate (fever or shivering)

200

What can we do for a seizure per our protocols?

-Airway management and appropriate oxygen therapy (May involve suctioning)

- Protect the patient from harm

-Check a blood glucose level, if equipped. 

- Ongoing assessment of the effectiveness of breathing 

200

What is the most important question to ask on a stroke call

"Last Known Well"

200

When does the vibra-alert start activating?

1/3

300

What is Type 1 Diabetes?

"Born With It"

Insulin is not properly created

300

When can we give glucose?

When BG is known or suspected to be below 60 mg/dL

300

What is the "hint" some pts may get that there is an impending seizure called?

Aura

300

What Syracuse Hospitals are stroke centers?

Crouse, Upstate, *St. Joes

Crouse and Upstate are comprehensive stroke centers, meaning they have every clot busting technology currently available (Including endovascular capabilities). St. Joes only is a Primary Stroke Center, meaning they can only image the stroke and use clot-busting drugs.

300

What does 1 green light mean on your HUD?

Between 1/2 - 3/4 full

400

What is Type 2 Diabetes?

Cells have become insulin resistant, no longer can utilize insulin properly

Adult-Onset

400

What are signs of hyperglycemia (at least 3)

Fruity/acetone breath

Frequent urination

Altered mental status

Excessive thirst.

Feeling tired.

Frequent hunger.

Dry mouth.

Weight loss.

400

Why is it important to let Menters know you still have active seizures when they get on scene?

So that they can bring in the narcs. It involves getting in the back of the ambulance and unlocking them from a safe, so as we all know they will avoid this at all costs to be lazy

400

What is a Transient Ischemic Attack

•Small clots temporarily block circulation to part of brain.

•Causes stroke-like symptoms

•Symptoms resolve when clots break up.

•Complete resolution of symptoms without treatment within 24 hours, but usually much sooner

STILL TREAT AS EMERGENCY, WE DO NOT DIAGNOSE AND WE CAN'T TELL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE FIELD

400

Is the RIT Pack equipped with a low air alarm?

Yes, a very high pitched annoying whistle

500

Where is Insulin created?

Pancreas

500

What is Kussmaul respirations and when do we expect to see them?

Abnormal breathing pattern characterized by rapid, deep breathing at a consistent pace

Body attempting to blow off CO2 to lower blood acidity due to diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycemia

500

What is Status epilepticus 

 SE is defined as a continuous seizure lasting more than 30 min, or two or more seizures without full recovery of consciousness between any of them. 


This is bad, these need anti-seizure medications and diesel

500

Perform Full Cincinnati Stroke Scale

-Have the patient repeat, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks" (Assess for correct use of words and lack of slurring)

-Have the patient smile (Assess for facial droop)

- Have the patient close eyes and hold arms straight out for 10 seconds (Assess for arm drift or unequal movement of one side)

500

What does it mean if the vibra-alert is activating despite showing adequate pressure on both gauges?

Primary air-path of the pressure reducer is blocked. Currently running on redundant, backup path. Pack should be immediately removed from service.

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