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What type of shock results from: external hemorrhage, lacerations, or plasma loss due to burns.
hypovolemic shock
What are some symptoms of Anaphylaxis?
1. Hives, also known as urticaria.
2. an increase pulse rate
3. a fall in blood pressure
4. itching, flushing, SOB
What are some examples of SEVERE reactions to contrast media?
1. very low BP
2. cardiac/respiratory arrest.
3. loss of consciousness.
4. convulsions
5. laryngeal edema
6. Cyanosis
7. difficulty breathing and profound shock.
EMERGENCY MEDICATIONS:
What would Epinephrine be used for?
Cardiac arrest and anaphylaxis.
EMERGENCY MEDICATIONS:
what would Insulin/Metformin/Glucophage be used for?
Hyperglycemia.
what type of shock results from: a massive infection.
Septic shock
1. nausea/vomiting
2. hives
3. itching/sneezing
4. extravasation
5. vasovagal response, such as fear, exhibited by weakness, dizziness, sweating, and a feeling of passing out.
What is the IMMEDIATE response to a severe reaction to contrast media?
call for immediate assistance.
EMERGENCY MEDICATIONS:
What would Cathartics be used for?
Laxatives.
EMERGENCY MEDICATIONS:
What would Adenocard/Cordarone/Isoptin/Pronestyl/Xylocaine be used for?
Arrhythmias
what type of shock results from: patients that suffer head or spinal trauma resulting in a failure of arterial resistance.
Neurogenic shock.
What are some examples of MODERATE contrast media reactions?
1. excessive hives
2. excessive vomiting
3. giant hives
4. tachycardia (rapid heart rate)
EMERGENCY MEDICATIONS:
What would Decadron and Benadryl be used for?
allergic reaction.
EMERGENCY MEDICATIONS:
What would Nitroglycerine be used for?
Angina (Chest pain).
EMERGENCY MEDICATIONS:
What would Atropine be used for?
Bradycardia
what type of shock results from: cardiac failure
Cardiogenic shock.
what is the first step in managing a moderate reaction?
call for medical assistance.
EMERGENCY MEDICATIONS:
What would Dilantin be used for?
Seizures.
EMERGENCY MEDICATIONS:
What would Glucagon be used for?
Spasmatic Colon.
EMERGENCY MEDICATIONS:
1. What would Dobutrex be used for?
2. What would Intropin/Levophed be used for?
1. Shock, Hypotension
2. Shock.
What type of shock results from: being injected with a foreign protein, bee stings, or iodinated media.
Anaphylaxis.
what defines a SEVERE reaction to contrast media?
any reaction that involves a life-threatening situation.
EMERGENCY MEDICATIONS:
What would Lasix be used for?
Edema
EMERGENCY MEDICATIONS:
What would Heparin/Warfarin/Coumadin be used for?
anticoagulant.
EMERGENCY MEDICATIONS:
What would Sodium Bicarbonate be used for?
Metabolic Acidosis.