Poisoning
An example of an inhaled poison
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Signs/symptoms of frostbite
redness, swelling, blisters. deep frostbite: blackened skin, blue-grey colour, skin breakdown
What's the best way to avoid a heat (or cold) based injury
Dress according to the weather, make sure to take breaks from the environment
what is Atherosclerosis?
hardening/thickening of the arterial walls
What is the rhyme for Epi-Pen (and demonstrate)
Blue to the sky, orange to the sky
Managment of a concussion
seek medical attention, stop activity until doctor
Signs/symptoms of trenchfoot
Red skin that turns pale, numbness/burning pain, foot swelling, no actual freezing of skin
what are the 3 common/listed heat injuries
heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke
name 3 common symptoms of a heart attack
chest pain, pressure, tightness, pain pressure in jaw/back/neck/shoulder/arms, shortness odf breath, nausea, vomiting, sweating, fatigue, indigestion, abdominal pain
Do you still need to call 911 after epi pen?
YES!
Name 3 signs/symptoms of a concussion/mild traumatic brain injury
headache, fatigue, dizziness, sensistivy to light, feeling like in a fog, slow processing, blurred vision, nausea/vomiting
What is the difference between hypothermia, frostbite and trench foot?
hypothermia: person's core body temp has dropped too low; frostbite: freezing of body tissue; trench foot: non-freezing cold, due to prolonged exposure to damp/cold temp
Name the common managment steps for all 3 heat injuries
stop activity, remove from hot environment, remove excess clothing, use cooling strategies, EMS if you cannot rehydrate/reduced LOC or heat stroke
When can you recommend ASA/Aspirin?
no allergies, no recent gastro-intestinal bleed, not been told by a doctor not to use, not prescibed other meds
What are the managment steps for Asthma?
comfortable position, inhaler, EMS if needed
Steps for managing suspected poisioning
EMS if needed, call poison control
Treatment steps for a severe traumatic brain injury
EMS, head elevated at 30 degrees, stop activity
Name 3 rewarming strategies
remove wet clothing, drinking fluids, wrapping the person with a blanket, dry-sheltered place, hiddle position, soak affected parts in warm water, apply heat packs to neck/armpits/groin
Name 2 cooling strategies
remove excess clothing, mist/fan skin, ice packs along neck, armpits, groin, soles fo feet, palms of hands, cheeks of face, immersing/sponging with cold water
Can you tell the difference between Angina and Heart Attack (without asking)
No, you will need to ask them if they have been diagnosed, and a doctor will need to diagnose it further
What are the management steps for a syspected anaphylaxic reaction?
EMS, autoinjector, second dose if needed
Name 3 signs/symptoms of suspected poisoning
Heart rate affected, breathing rate affected, odours from the mouth, pupils affected, eyes may have uncontrollable mvmt, skin dry/wet, skin cool/warm, agitation, seizure, decreased LOC
Name 3 signs/symptoms of a moderate severe traumatic brain injury
Confusion, disorientation, memory loss, vomiting, light sensistivty, reduced LOC, weakness, unable to speak/understnad language, liquid from ear/nose, seizure
Steps for managing suspected hypothermia
move person to a dry, sheltered place (protect from cold), EMS, rewarming strategies. MILD: hydrated if possible. IF SEVERE/Lower LOC: keep them horizontal with minimal mvmt if possible.
What is the main difference between heat exhaustiion and heat stroke (symptoms)
nervous system dysfunction, reduced LOC, no more sweating
Management steps for heart attack/angina?
EMS, assist persion in taking prescribed medication if possible, recommend to chew ASA/Asprin (if it's theirs), comfortable position
The following symtoms could indicate what illness/injury(s): Difficulty breathing, coughing/wheezing sounds, tighness in chest, shortness of breath that may worsen
Asthma or COPD