Vocabulary
when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked
What is a heart attack?
Wheezing or coughing, Rapid, shallow breathing, trouble breathing, Sweating, and Feelings of tightness in the chest or being unable to get enough air into the lungs.
What are the Signs and Symptoms of an Asthma Attack?
Give 5 back blows followed by 5 abdominal thrusts repeat until the person can speak/breathe or theperson becomes unconcious
How to care for someone who is Choking
Common triggers include exercise, temperature extremes, allergies, air pollution, strong odors (such as perfume, cologne and scented cleaning products), respiratory infections, and stress or anxiety.
The trigger causes inflammation and swelling,
What are the causes of an Asthma Attack?
The pancreas fails to make enough insulin or the body’s cells are unable to respond to insulin.
The reason for diabetes
A chronic condition characterized by the body’s inability to process glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream.
What is Diabetes?
Trouble breathing, Swelling of the face, neck, tongue or lips, A feeling of tightness in the chest or throat, Skin reactions (such as hives, itchiness or flushing), and Stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
What are the Signs and Symptoms of Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis?
Do no further harm, Monitor the person’s breathing and level of consciousness, Help the person rest in the most comfortable position, Keep the person from getting chilled or overheated, Reassure the person that you will help and that EMS personnel have been called (if appropriate).
How to care for a person experiencing a sudden illness
stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted by a blood clot, resulting in the death of brain cells. A stroke can also be caused by bleeding into the brain tissue. Strokes can cause permanent brain damage,
What are the causes during a stroke
cause signs and symptoms similar to those of a stroke, but the signs and symptoms go away after a short period of time.
what are transient ischemic attacks
Involves giving sets of 30 chest compressions followed by sets of 2 rescue breaths.
What is CPR?
loss of consciousness and has convulsions (uncontrolled body movements caused by contraction of the muscles).
What are the Symptoms of having a grand mal seizure?
A written plan that the person develops with his or her healthcare provider that details daily management of the condition as well as how to handle it , help the person to follow that plan.
How to help Someone having an Asthma Attack
triggers) include venomous insect stings, certain foods (like peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, milk, eggs, soy and wheat), animal dander, plant pollen, certain medications (like penicillin and sulfa drugs) and latex.
What are the causes of a Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis
uncontrolled body movements caused by contraction of the muscles
What are convulsions
a chronic illness in which certain substances or conditions, called triggers, cause inflammation and narrowing of the airways, making breathing difficult.
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What is Asthma?
Chest pain, which can range from mild to unbearable. The person may complain of pressure, squeezing, tightness, aching or heaviness in the chest. The pain or discomfort is persistent, lasting longer than 3 to 5 minutes, or going away and then coming back.
What are Signs of a Heart Attack
is a skill that is used to keep oxygenated blood moving to the brain and other vital organs until advanced medical help arrives.
What is cardiopulmonary resuscitation
is the result of abnormal electrical activity in the brain Other causes are include fever, infection, diabetic emergencies, heat stroke and injuries to the brain tissue.
What are the causes of a Seizure
Two abnormal heart rhythms in particular, ventricular fibrillation (V-fib) and ventricular tachycardia (V-tach),
What are the reasons for sudden cardiac arrest.
A medication that counteracts the effects of histamine, a chemical released by the body during an allergic reaction.
What is an antihistamine?
A person breathe may have a fruity or sweet odor
What are signs of hyperglycemia,
Prevention, Early CPR, Activation of the EMS System, Early advanced life support, Integrated post–cardiac arrest care.
What is the Pediatric Cardiac Chain of Survival?
being dehydrated (not having enough fluid in the body), being too hot, being in a crowded room or feeling intense emotion Which may cause a sudden decrease in blood flow to the brain.
What are the causes of Fainting?
Is a surgically created opening in the front of the neck that opens into the trachea (windpipe) to form an alternate route for breathing when the upper airway is blocked or damaged.
What is a tracheostomy