Recognizing acute conditions
Signs and symptoms of a seizure
Hallucinations
Drool or foaming at the mouth
Uncontrollable muscle
Uncontrolled repetitive
movement
motions (partial seizures)
Eyes rolling upward into the head
This population is most likely to have a diabetic emergency
those diagnosed with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes
common causes of diabetic emergencies
A diabetic emergency occurs when there is an imbalance between two or
more of the following:
Exercise
Food intake
Medication
Insulin production
this is how you could provide care in a mental health crisis
Reduce distractions and encourage the person to sit down to
promote conversation.
Keep the person as calm as possible.
Listen empathetically.
Acknowledge the person’s feelings and emotions without judgment.
If the person is delusional, do not dismiss his or her beliefs: accept
that they are real to the person (but not to you).
Speak quietly and firmly.
this is how you could prevent a diabetic emergency
staying hydrated
using insulin to manage diabetes as directed
eating proper meals to balance blood sugar
Signs of a childbirth related emergency
Contractions that are 2 minutes apart or less
The woman says that the baby is coming
The woman feels the urge to push
The woman feels like she needs to have a bowel movement
The baby is crowning
this population is most likey to experience a mental health crisis
females ages 18-25
triggering event
opportunity
altered states of consciousness
diagnosis/history of mental illness
this is how you would care for a syncope related emergency
call EMS
prepare AED
collect ill/injured information (if possible)
treat for shock
this is how you could help prevent an acute mental health crisis
offer to listen/talk with someone if you recognize crisis signs
help connect with other support services
proper diet, exercise and management of medications
Signs and symptoms of a diabetic emergency
excessive thirst/dry mouth
changes in vision
tiredness/fatigue
appearing intoxicated
changes in LOA/LOR
shaking
sweating
fast pulse
Seizures most commonly occur among those who
are diagnosed with
experienced another related illness/injury leading up to/causing the seizure
common causes of childbirth complications
Hormonal or genetic complications
Abnormalities in the womb
Infection and certain illnesses
Trauma
this is how you would respond to a seizure
call EMS if you are unaware of the persons medical history/history of seizures
prepare an AED
move the person away from furniture, protect their head
roll into recovery and check ABCs
this is how you could prevent childbirth complications
Do not let the woman leave to use the restroom
Do not try to physically delay delivery, as this can cause serious injuries to both the mother and the baby.
maintain a sterile environment as much as possible to reduce pathogens that can cause an infection.
Do not pull on the baby.
Signs and symptoms of a mental health crisis
A person expressing negative (especially suicidal) thoughts and comments about him-or herself
A person expressing his or her intent to die, especially if he or she has a plan to do so
A person expressing his or her final wishes to someone close by (e.g.,a bystander at scene)
Items associated with a suicide attempt found at the scene (e.g., a gun, sleeping pills)
miscarriage is likely to happen around this time in pregnancies
any of the first 20 weeks after conception
common causes of seizures
Fevers or infections
Drug or alcohol withdrawal
Head injuries
Diabetic emergencies
Heat stroke
Audio-visual stimulation (e.g.,
Poisons (including drugs)
flashing lights)
this is how you would respond to a diabetic emergency
try to give the person sugar through food (ex. sugary snacks, juice box etc.)
call EMS if the persons condition doesn't improve within 10 minutes of receiving sugar
this is how you could prevent acute syncope
taking medications properly
providing emotional support/treating for shock following a traumatic event
keep hydrated
eat proper meals to balance blood sugar
stand/sit up slowly
Sings and symptoms or syncope/fainting episodes
found unresponsive
ill or injuried person says they feel a prodrome
looking ill or generally unwell
this population is most likey to experience syncope for a non life threatening reason
young females
common causes of syncope
Pregnancy
Pain
Heat
Dehydration
Decreased blood sugar (e.g., from missing a meal)
Standing in one position for too long without moving
Intense emotion
Traumatic information (e.g., news of someone’s death)
predisposing syncope conditions
this is how you would respond to a child birth related emergency
prepare a clean area
support the babies head as delivery is occuring
dry/stimulate the baby; if crying doesnt begin start CPR
keep the baby warm
keep time of progressing events
this helps to prevent seizures
taking medications as directed
preventing other casual MOI, such as head injuries, illness, diabetic episodes etc.