Signs/Symptoms of a Medical Emergency
This condition often presents with sudden weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech and facial drooping.
What is Stroke?
Used to treat severe allergic reactions, this auto-injector delivers a life-saving dose of epinephrine
What is EpiPen?
This is the first step you should take before starting CPR on an unresponsive person
What is calling for emergency response/911?
The first action to take when you suspect someone is having a heart attack.
What is calling emergency services/911?
A severe, life-threatening allergic reaction that can cause difficulty breathing, swelling, and a rapid drop in blood pressure, requiring immediate treatment with epinephrine
What is Anaphylaxis?
A person experiences a brief loss of consciousness after feeling lightheaded and dizzy as a result of reduced blood flow.
What is syncope (fainting)?
This life-saving device can restore normal heart rhythm during cardiac arrest.
When performing CPR on an adult, compressions should be delivered at this rate per minute
This life-threatening event occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, leading to damage to the heart muscle.
What is a heart attack?
A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain, leading to changes in behavior, movements, or consciousness
What is a seizure?
Patient displays hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, throat tightness, with a rapid heartbeat.
What is an Anaphylactic Allergy?
This sugary substance can be administered to a diabetic patient who is experiencing hypoglycemia
What is glucose?
The correct depth for chest compressions during adult CPR, crucial for effective blood circulation.
What is at least 2" deep, allowing full recoil between compressions?
If a patient is experiencing severe chest pain, this may be used as a first-line treatment, provided they are not allergic
What is asprin?
A condition characterized by abnormally low blood sugar levels, which can cause dizziness, confusion, and fainting.
What is hypoglycemia?
This sudden electrical disturbance in the brain can lead to changes in behavior, movements, and consciousness, and may manifest as either generalized or focal episodes (Uncontrolled movements)
What is a Seizure?
This vasodilator is crucial for patients experiencing chest pain due to angina or suspected heart attack and can be administered sublingually or in a spray form.
What is Nitroglycerin?
CPR is effective only if it is administered within this critical timeframe after cardiac arrest to prevent brain damage.
What is within 4-6 minutes?
This important piece of equipment should always be readily available in public places to assist in cardiac emergencies.
What is AED?
A medical emergency caused by interrupted blood flow to the brain, leading to brain damage; symptoms include sudden weakness, confusion, and difficulty speaking.
What is a stroke?
Chest discomfort as a feeling of pressure, typically lasts a few minutes, often induced by physical activity, emotional stress or cold weather.
What is Angina?
This antihistamine is effective for managing allergic reactions, especially useful in the dental clinic for mild symptoms
This position is recommended for an unresponsive person who is breathing normally, ensuring an open airway while reducing the risk of choking
What is the recovery position?
This protocol outlines the steps dental staff should follow in the event of a medical emergency, including cardiac events
What is an emergency response plan?
A medical emergency occurring when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle.
What is a heart attack?