Endocrine and Hematologic Emergencies
A condition caused by a lack of insulin or ineffective insulin use
What is diabetes mellitus
What is an allergen
This route of exposure occurs when a toxin enters the digestive tract
What is ingestion?
The most important consideration for EMS when treating behavioral emergencies
What is scene safety?
Infections of the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes are collectively known as this
What is pelvic inflammatory disease(PID)?
The indications for oral glucose
Alert and able to follow commands, ability to swallow normally, hypoglycemia
The automated pediatric dose of epinephrine via auto-injector.
What is .15mg?
This term describes the predictable signs and symptoms of specific classes of toxins
What is a toxidrome?
Severe disturbance in perception of reality, may include hallucinations and or delusions
What is Psychosis?
Why are complaints of abdominal pain in female patients treated differently?
What is female reproductive organs are located in the lower abdominal regions and mimic other GI issues
Patient's with sickle cell disease are prone to this type of painful episode caused by blocked blood flow
What is a vaso-occulsive crisis?
Anaphylaxis typically involves which two major organ systems?
What are the respiratory and cardiovascular systems?
This class of drugs includes diazepam, lorazepam, clonazepam, and cause CNS depression
What are benzodiazepines?
This is the legal right of a patient to refuse care if they are competent and informed of all risks associated
What in an informed refusal
This condition occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus
What is an Ectopic Pregnancy?
This bleeding disorder requires clotting factor replacement therapy
What is hemophilia?
The most immediate and life-threatening complication of anaphylaxis is this
What is airway obstruction due to swelling/bronchospasm?
What does SLUDGE stand for?
S -Salivation
L - Lacrimation
U - Urination
D - Defecation
G - GI Upset
E - Emesis
A patient with sudden mood swings, pressured speech, and rapid thoughts may be experiencing this condition?
What is bipolar disorder? Specifically mania?
Shock in gynecological emergencies is most commonly due to this cause
What is internal hemorrhaging?
In sickle cell disease, these blood rich organs are often damaged due to repeated infarctions/episodes
What is the spleen and liver?
Besides epinephrine, which two medications are often used in the hospital to manage allergic reactions?
What are anti-histamines and corticosteroids?
What does AEIOU TIPS stand for?
A - Alcohol/Acidosis
E - Endocrine/Electrolytes
I - Insulin
O - Overdose/Oxygen
U - Uremia
T - Trauma/Tumor/Temperature
I - Infection
P - Psychiatric/Poisoning
S - Stroke/Seizures/Syncope
Before a psychiatric patient can legally refuse treatment, what must EMS providers confirm about the patient's mental state?
What is decision-making capacity, orientation, not being a threat to their own or another's safety, and having an informed decision
A woman presents with unilateral abdominal pain during ovulation, which resolves without major complications. This condition is known as...
What is mittelschmerz?