Anaphylaxis
What's anaphylaxis?
A severe allergic reaction
What's choking?
Obstruction of the airway
What's a heart attack?
It's when a coronary artery is blocked by fatty tissue
What's DR.ABC for?
For assessing/evaluating the patient
What's fainting?
Brief loss of consciousness
What are 3 triggers of anaphylaxis?
Milk, egg, nuts, bees, latex, fish, shellfish.
What kind of obstruction can a person have?
Partial and complete
What are some controllable risks to prevent heart attacks?
Quit smoking, healthy diet, physical activity
What's the "R" in DR.ABC? And how do you check that?
It's response and you check it by asking questions
What to do if the fainted patient is not responding?
Call 911
What are 2 symptoms of anaphylaxis?
Rash, swollen mouth or throat, difficulty in breathing, abdominal cramps
How do you know that is a complete obstruction?
The patient cannot speak nor breathe
What are 3 heart attack symptoms?
Chest pain, neck, back, jaw pain, left arm numbness, nausea, vomiting
It's when you check circulation (pulse) on the wrist...
Radial pulse
What's diabetes?
It's when the body cannot self-regulate the sugar levels in the blood
Where's the Epipen applied?
On the thigh
What's the natural response of the body to a partial airway obstruction?
Coughing
What's a stroke?
A stroke occurs when blood flow is either cut off or reduced, depriving the brain of blood and oxygen
How do you check that the person is breathing?
By feeling it or seeing their abdomen or chest going up and down
To help someone that fainted, what do we need to do?
Help them to lie down and raise their legs
What to do when someone is having an anaphylactic episode?
Call 911, reassure the patient, and help them with their medication
What maneuver should we use to help someone choking?
What are the F.A.S.T. signs in a stroke?
Face, Arms, Speech, Time
What to do if the person is not breathing or doesn't have any pulse?
Start CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation)
What to do to help someone with a diabetic emergency?
Reassure them and give some sugary treats or drinks