Cardiac Emergencies
Chest pressure radiating to the arm or jaw, diaphoresis, and nausea are classic signs of this syndrome
What is acute coronary syndrome?
This condition is treated with oral glucose when the patient is alert, or D50/glucagon if they’re unconscious
What is hypoglycemia?
Hives, wheezing, swelling, and hypotension are signs of this severe reaction
What is anaphylaxis?
Ingestion, inhalation, absorption, and injection are the four primary types of this exposure
What is poisoning?
Appendicitis, AAA, cholecystitis, and kidney stones are common causes of this symptom
What is acute abdominal pain?
To use this device, you power it on, apply pads, follow voice prompts, and perform CPR during charging
What is an AED?
Kussmaul respirations, fruity breath odor, and dehydration are classic signs of this
What is hyperglycemia?
This medication is given as a 0.3 mg auto-injector for adults and 0.15 mg for children
What is epinephrine?
This substance is given at 1 g/kg for recent ingestions but is contraindicated in patients with altered mental status
What is activated charcoal?
Right lower quadrant pain, rebound tenderness, and guarding are signs of this condition
What is appendicitis?
Recognition, early CPR, defibrillation, ALS, and post-arrest care make up this important sequence
What is the chain of survival?
This stroke assessment tool evaluates facial droop, arm drift, and speech abnormalities
What is the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale?
Local hives indicate a mild reaction; systemic involvement indicates this
What is a severe allergic reaction?
Naloxone (IN or IM) and supported ventilations are treatments for this type of overdose
What is opioid overdose?
Patients with gastrointestinal bleeding require IV fluids and monitoring for this dangerous condition
What is shock?
Oxygen, aspirin 325 mg, and nitroglycerin (if prescribed) are initial steps in managing this complaint
What is chest pain?
AEIOU-TIPS is used to identify the causes of this altered patient condition
What is altered mental status?
Foods, insect stings, medications, and latex are common triggers for these responses
What are allergens?
Headache, cherry-red skin, and confusion are signs of this deadly gas poisoning
What is carbon monoxide poisoning?
Severe abdominal pain with movement and a rigid abdomen indicate this condition
What is peritonitis?
Smoking, hypertension, diabetes, family history, and obesity are major contributors to this disease
What is heart disease?
To use this device, clean the site, insert the proper strip, and apply a drop of blood
What is a glucometer?
Managing this airway emergency includes early epinephrine and preparing for intubation if swelling worsens
What is airway management in anaphylaxis?
Treatment for this intoxicant includes airway protection, checking glucose, and administering thiamine when appropriate
What is alcohol intoxication?
Flank pain, blood-tinged urine, and nausea are symptoms of this condition
What are kidney stones?