AEIOU
A hormone secreted by the pancreas which directly influences circulating blood sugar levels
Insulin
Sepsis and UTI are examples of what category of AMS causation
Infection
How diabetics become hypoglycemic
Excess insulin dose, excessive hypoglycemic meds, eating too little after meds, overexertion, illness with vomiting
FAST-ED refers to what signs, symptoms and call to action
Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911, Eye deviation, Denial by patient
What does AVPU stand for
Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive
Two causes of AMS starting with the letter A
Alcohol and Acidosis
Depression, Alzheimer's and Schizophrenia are examples of what cause of AMS
Psychiatric Conditions
Two different ways strokes occur
Ischemic (dry) due to embolus blocking a cerebral artery. Hemorrhagic (wet) due to rupture blood vessel
Signs and Symptoms of Opiate OD. Name three and when do we give Narcan?
PinPoint pupils, fresh needle marks, Slurred speech, Depressed breathing, depressed pulse rate, unconscious...
When they are not able to breath for themselves
The four questions to ask to determine AA&Ox4
PLOT - Person, Location, Occurrence and Time
Three causes of AMS that begin with the letter E
Epilepsy, Environment and Electrolytes
Three causes of AMS that are temporary in nature and resolve on their own
Transient Ischemic Attack, Syncope and Seizure
This happens in the brain during a seizure
An electrical disturbance
Fast heart rate, confusion, numbness and tingling in limbs, headache, nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, spasms or weakness - patient lacks this
Electrolytes
How to ensure hypoxic patient's O2 sats stay above 94%
Airway patent, Breathing effective, Circulation adequate, High flow O2, Keep warm and dry
The most common cause of AMS
Oxygen deprivation (hypoxia)
The four causes of AMS that begin with T
Thirst, Tumor, Transient Ischemic Attack and Trauma
Three phases of a generalized seizure
Pre-ictal, ictal (tonic-clonic) and post-ictal
Patient is experiencing hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, slow movement, poor hygiene, and lack of motivation
Psychiatric condition
What we do for a seizing patient
Protect patient from further injury, manage ABCs, suction as necessary, OPA/NPA if prolonged, call ALS
A condition caused by the kidneys failing to remove toxins resulting in lethargy, coma and ultimately death
Uremia
The four causes of AMS that begin with S
Stroke, Syncope, Sleep and Seizure
Difference between Type 1 vs Type 2 diabetes
Type 1: Pancreas does not make enough insulin. Type 2: Body resists effects of insulin
Fever, nausea, headache, loss of appetite, diarrhea, chills, stomach pains all point to...
Poisoning
Key skill that is frequently required with intoxicated or overdosing patients
Assisted breathing with BVM