medical overview
what is scene safety?
The very first step in any patient assessment
What is hypoglycemia?
The most common cause of altered mental status in diabetic patients
What is epinephrine
The drug commonly administered by EMTs for severe allergy reactions
What is physchiatric/behavioral emergency
A patient repeatedly threatening self harm
What is an ectopic pregnancy
The most life threatening cause of abdominal pain in a female
what is 22-44% oxygen?
This is the universal oxygen concentration delivered by a nasal cannula at 1-6 LPM
What is a stoke CVA?
A sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain describes this condition
What is the immune system
The system of the body is primarily responsible for the symptoms of anaphylaxis
What is active listening
This involves maintaining eye contact and acknowledging the patients emotional state
What are the occipital and tongue
Children have proportionally larger ones of these airway structures, making them prone to obstruction
What is shock?
The clinical condition characterized by inadequate tissue perfusion
What is status epiepticus?
The term for a seizure lasting more than 5 min or related without gaining Consciousness
What is the medical term for hives
Urticaria is the medical term for this symptom
What is restraint
When a patient is violent and poses a danger
What is the APGAR score
The scoring system is used at one and five minutes after birth to evaluate the newborn
What is SAMPLE?
The acronym that helps Emts gather a patient history
What is FAST?
One sided facial droop, arm drift, and slurred speech are components of this stroke assessment tool
What is anaphylactic shock
Hypotension, airway swelling, and wheezing together indicate this life threatening condition
What is a manic episode
A person exhibiting fast speech, hyperactivity, and little need for sleep
What is croup?
The condition causing a high-pitched seal bark cough in young children
What is sepsis?
A systemic infection causing widespread inflammation and possible organ failure
What is a hemorrhagic stroke?
A stroke that occurs when a blood vessel ruptures inside the brain
What are the medical directions for epinephrine
EMTs must contact medical control before administering this medication if Epi pen protocols do not allow standing orders
What is ovarian torsion
A gyno colic emergency where the ovaries twist cutting off their own blood supply