Hypothermia
This body process is the earliest natural defense against cooling of the body's core temperature.
What is shivering?
Painful involuntary muscle contractions occurring during exercise in the heat are known as these.
What are heat cramps?
Shakiness, sweating, and sudden hunger are common indicators of this blood sugar problem.
What is hypoglycemia?
Raised, itchy welts on the skin are commonly called these.
What are hives?
Extremely small pupils are a classic sign of this type of overdose.
What are pinpoint pupils?
Wet clothing should be removed because it increases this type of heat loss.
What is conductive heat loss?
Heavy sweating, pale skin, dizziness, and weakness are classic signs of this heat illness.
What is heat exhaustion?
Excessive thirst and frequent urination are often associated with this elevated blood sugar condition.
What is hyperglycemia?
This medication is administered using an auto-injector to treat a severe allergic reaction.
What is epinephrine?
This medication can temporarily reverse the life-threatening effects of many opioid overdoses.
What is naloxone?
A hypothermic victim becomes increasingly confused and begins making poor decisions. This change indicates involvement of this body system.
What is the nervous system?
A core body temperature above 104°F accompanied by altered mental status suggests this emergency.
What is heat stroke?
If a conscious victim with suspected low blood sugar can swallow safely, this type of food or drink may be given.
What is a fast-acting sugar source?
Swelling of this airway structure may produce hoarseness or a high-pitched breathing sound during anaphylaxis.
What is the throat/upper airway?
In opioid overdose, failure of this vital function is the leading cause of death.
What is breathing?
When handling a victim with severe hypothermia, unnecessary movement should be minimized because it may trigger this life-threatening complication.
What is cardiac arrest?
For a victim suffering heat stroke, this intervention should begin immediately and not wait for EMS arrival.
What is rapid whole-body cooling?
Many signs of diabetic emergencies can mimic this neurological emergency.
What is a stroke?
A victim's breathing improves after using an epinephrine auto-injector. This emergency action is still required.
What is activating EMS?
After administering naloxone, this life-saving skill may still be necessary if breathing remains absent or inadequate.
What are rescue breaths?
A kayaker is removed from 50°F water. He is no longer shivering, has slurred speech, and responds only to loud verbal stimuli. This stage of hypothermia is most likely.
What is severe hypothermia?
Two runners collapse at a race. One is alert and sweaty; the other is confused and hot to the touch. The altered mental status helps distinguish this condition.
What is heat stroke?
A conscious victim with diabetes is confused and unable to answer questions appropriately. Despite suspecting low blood sugar, you should not give oral glucose because of concern for this complication.
What is choking?
A patron develops widespread hives, wheezing, facial swelling, and dizziness after eating peanuts. The dizziness suggests this body system is also being affected.
What is the circulatory system?
A victim becomes responsive after naloxone administration but refuses care. Because naloxone may wear off before the opioid does, continued evaluation by this provider is strongly encouraged.
What is EMS/advanced medical care?