Meds
Reverses opioid overdose (often intranasal or IM)
Naloxone (Narcan)
happens from overheating, causing heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea, headache, and cramps, often from exertion in heat and losing too much water/salt
Heat Exhaustion
a common heart arrhythmia where the upper chambers beat irregularly, causing a fast, erratic pulse, fatigue, and shortness of breath, significantly increasing stroke risk
Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib)
When emergency personnel need a fast, effective backup airway for unconscious patients without a gag reflex, to maintain oxygen
I-Gel
The first seven vertebrae (C1-C7) in the neck, connecting the skull to the rest of the spine that EMTs put a Neck Collar (Cervical Collar) on
cervical spine (C-Spine)
What EMTs give to a patient who has symptoms of low blood sugar (dizziness, sweating, confusion) and is able to swallow
Oral Glucose
Happens when your body loses more fluid than it takes in, causing it to lack water for normal functions
Dehydration
Blockage or bleeding in the brain, often linked to heart disease risk factors
Stroke
a handheld emergency device used by rescuers to provide manual positive pressure ventilation (breathing support) to patients who aren't breathing or can't breathe adequately
Bag-Valve Mask (BVM)
a slender, S-shaped bone connecting the breastbone (sternum) to the shoulder blade (scapula), forming part of the shoulder girdle and holding the shoulder up and back for movement, while also protecting nerves and blood vessels
Clavicle (collarbone)
The medication EMTs give in a rapid response to an allergic reaction?
Ephinprane
a dangerous drop in core body temperature below 95°F (35°C) occurring when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it, often from cold exposure, wet clothing, or wind.
Hypotherma
the number of times your heart beats per minute (bpm), reflecting how well it pumps blood to supply oxygen and nutrients
Heart Rate
a flexible tube inserted through the nostril into the pharynx to maintain an open airway by preventing soft tissue obstruction
Nasopharyngeal Airway (NPA)
each of the series of small bones forming the backbone, having several projections for articulation and muscle attachment, and a hole through which the spinal cord passes
Vertebrae
A bronchodilator for asthma, COPD, or anaphylaxis (nebulized)
Albuterol
severe hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood sugar) or, less commonly, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) or hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHS) from very high sugar
Diabetic shock
Occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked, often by a clot.
Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)
using a mechanical aspirator with a rigid Yankauer tip or flexible catheter to prevent obstruction and aspiration
Suction
a flat, triangular bone on the upper back that connects the collarbone (clavicle) to the upper arm bone (humerus)
Scapula (shoulder blade)
For chest pain (angina), the patient's own.
Nitroglycerin
a sudden surge of abnormal electrical activity in the brain, causing temporary disruptions in consciousness, behavior, movement, or sensation
Seizure
a small, battery-operated electronic device implanted in the chest to regulate the heart's rhythm by sending electrical impulses, ensuring it beats at a normal rate when the heart's natural system malfunctions
Pacemaker
for unconscious patients without a gag reflex to prevent their tongue from obstructing the airway, especially when they aren't breathing adequately or need help with bag-valve mask (BVM) ventilation
Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA)
is the triangular bone at the front of the knee, acting as a shield to protect the joint and improving the leverage of the quadriceps muscle for knee extension
Patella (kneecap)