-help person rest comfortably on the ground
-loosen any tight clothing
-check for breathing
-if the person vomits, roll them over
What is Fainting
100
-involve both halves of the brain
-body becomes rigid, and then it has rhythmic contractions in the muscles
-the person might have an unusual feeling, called an aura
What is Generalized tonic-clonic seizures
200
A brain disorder with reoccuring seizures
What is Epilepsy
200
-facial droop/drooling
-weakness/numbness of face/arms/legs
-trouble with speech
-sudden severe headache
What is Stroke
200
-give sugar in form of glucose tablets, or fruit juice
What is Diabetic emergencies
200
-very common in children under the age of 5
-usually are a result of a rapid increase in body temperature
What is Febrile seizures
300
A condition where an excess of glucose gets in the bloodstream, and causes a high blood glucose.
What is Hyperglycemia
300
-confusion
-dizziness/headache
-changes in mood
-feeling/looking ill
What is Diabetic Emergencies
300
-protect them from injury
-after it finishes, place them in the H.A.I.N.E.S. position
What is Seizures
300
-also known as a petit mal seizure
-most common in children
-loss of awareness, that may appear to be daydreaming
-very little movement
-last only a few seconds
What is Absence seizures
400
A condition where too little glucose is in the bloodstream, which causes a low blood glucose.
What is Hypoglycemia
400
-rise in body temperature
-body becomes rigid
-rhythmic jerking of the head/limbs
What is Febrile seizures
400
-call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number
-if the person is unconscious, maintain an open airway
-remove fluids/vomit with one of your fingers
-monitor their breathing
What is Stroke
400
-the person stays aware
-a chance of muscle contractions, in one area of the body
-can produce auras, which are odd sensations
What is Simple Partial Seizures
500
The first stage of a generalized seizure
What is Aura phase
500
-blank stare
-little or no movement
What is absence seizure
500
-do no further harm
-monitor consciousness and breathing
-help them rest in a comfortable position
-keep them from becoming chilled or over heated
-reassure the person
-give any specific care as needed
What is Sudden Illnesses
500
-last a few minutes
-awareness is lost or affected
-person appears dazed, confused