Vocabulary
What is respiratory distress?
difficulty breathing, shortness of breath
When does illness strike?
They strike with little to no warning and they can happen anywhere.
Stroke
-Drooping of the face/body on one side
-Trouble with speech/language
What is Asthma?
a chronic illness in which certain substances make breathing difficult
1st step
Check the label on the auto injector
What is hyperventilation?
breathing that is faster and shallower than normal; breathing that is uncomfortable or painful
What do you do when someone suddenly becomes ill?
Get help or provide help with appropriate first aid care.
Fainting
-person becomes pale
-begins to sweat
-may feel weak or dizzy
Triggers
cause inflammation and narrowing of the airways in an asthma attack
2nd step
Determine if the person has given themselves the epinephrine
What is respiratory arrest?
absence of breathing
What can people have an allergy to?
People can allergies to anything, the most common ones are foods and pollen.
Seizure
-loses consciousness
-has convulsions
Long-term control medications
taken regularly whether or not signs and symptoms of asthma are present
3rd step
Locate the outer middle of the thigh to use as an injection site
a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction
What is the most common type of seizure?
A grand mal seizure
Diabetic emergency
-may feel dizzy or shaky
-have a headache
-have cool, clammy skin
-behavior changes
Quick relief medications
taken when someone is experiencing an acute asthma attack
4th step
Grasp the auto injector firmly and take off the safety cap
What is Epinephrine?
a drug that slows or stops the effects of Anaphylaxis
What type of check do you use when someone is experiencing a stroke?
The FAST check
Anaphylaxis
-trouble breathing
-swelling of face, neck, tongue, or lips
-skin reactions (hives)
Asthma action plan
a written plan that someone develops with their healthcare provider that details management of the condition
5th step
Quickly and firmly push the tip straight into their outer thigh until a click is heard. Hold the injection in for recommended amount of time.