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TYPE ONE diabetes is describes as:
The pancreas not producing enough insulin/any at all to control blood glucose.
Normal FASTING Blood Glucose level
70-100, normal in EMS is anywhere from 80-120.
define an allergic reaction
an over-response of the immune system to a perceived threat
Medical term for HIVES
Urticaria
Stingers from venomous flying insects, such as spicy sky raisins, need to be ____
BONUS 100pts: Easiest way to do that?
removed from the skin.
BONUS: scrape off the skin with a credit card
What is the Poison control centers number?
1-800-222-1222
Withdrawal from what substance can cause Delirium Tremens?
ETOH / Alcohol
TYPE TWO diabetes is described as:
Your body cannot process the insulin produced effectively.
How did Luke become such an efficient bomber pilot in Star Wars?
By zeroing womp-rats in Beggars Canyon.
Dose of Epi for those over 60#:
True or False: Fire ants can sting multiple times.
True...and those little buggers hang out in groups....
What does activated charcoal do? (though it is not in Nebraska Protocol to administer this hardly at all)
binds to the poison, preventing absorption. Also, makes a mess.
Your role as an EMT in a poisoning is what?
To recognize one occurred and address your ABC's
What is a response to the environment ?
Behavior
Describe KUSSMAL respirations
Deep and fast breathing to blow off excess acid from the blood
A sympathomimetic drug is generalized as an ______.
upper, drugs that stimulate the "flight or flight" sympathetic nervous system.
Dose of Epi for those 60# and under
0.15mg of 1:1 epi, or 0.15ml
How do you treat minor allergic reactions? (name 3/5 steps)
Remove allergen, supplemental oxygen, albuterol/duo-neb, position of comfort, monitor VS for worsening allergic reaction
Repeating or summarizing what a person says to show understanding, in question form is what?
reflective listening
EMS should allow whom to enter first and ensure scene safety on behavioral health calls? Who is the meat-shield for us?
Cops/Law Enforcement
Above all else, on a behavioral emergency call, you must do what first:
Ensure your own safety.
What substance does the folliwng: Facilitates the movement of glucose from the blood to inside the cells.
Insulin
Name 4 signs/symptoms of DKA
nausea/vomiting, kussmaul respirs, juicy-fruit breath, abd pain, extreme thirst and excessive urination, dry skin/mucous membranes, dehydration, confusion, drowsiness, leading into coma and death if not corrected.
Name the 4 roles Epi plays in mitigating anaphylaxis
Bronchodilation, Vasoconstriction, reduces angio-edema (swelling) and slows release of more histamine in the body.
What symptom/sign of anaphylaxis is fatal if not corrected?
Angioedema or bronchioconstriction. aka: Loss of airway
Name the treatment steps for an opiate overdose:
ABC: Open the airway, assess and provide breathing/respirations, ensure circulation.
Administer Naloxone, Supplemental oxygen, and transport.
describe how Narcan/naloxone works
Binds to the opiate receptors, kicking opiates off the receptors - blocking further action of opiates (causing effects of the drugs) for 30-90 minutes.
Name the largest contributing factor to suicide.
Depression
Describe DKA (Diabetic Keto-acidosis)
When the body doesn't produce any insulin, the glucose levels rise too high in the blood, creating an acidic environment in the blood.
Name 5 signs/symptoms of low blood sugar:
mood changes, shaking/tremors, confusion, AMS, decreasing LOC, sweating, hunger, nervousness, pallor, tachycardia, headache, slurred speech, vision changes, weakness, seizures,
What do histamines and leukotrines do in the body ?
They are responsible for producing the signs/symptoms of allergic reactions
What is going on with a patient with the following signs/symptoms: Pinpoint pupils, LOC/AMS, loss of respiratory drive, hypotension
opiate overdose
Name 3 common causes of acute psychosis:
Alzheimers/dementia, drugs/toxins, schizophrenia,
Name the medical emergency: hallucinations, tachycardia, erratic behavior, diaphoresis, observed lack of response to pain, increased strength, dilated pupils.
excited delirium
When assessing a suicidal patient, you should be forthcoming in questions, asking if they intend to kill themselves, and if they have a plan, and what the plan is. True or False
True