Treatments
At a cost of up to $600, this type of device is prescribed to patients with known allergies to carry with them.
What is an epipen or auto injector
This technical term for swelling is often associated with CHF and feet
What is edema
Prior to a recent update, EMTs could only give epinephrine via this device
What is an autoinjector or epi pen
Itching and redness without swelling places a patient in this category
What is Hives / Rash Only No Respiratory Component
This type of lung sound is often associated with constriction and asthma
What is wheezing
This medication, given IM first line, causes vasoconstriction and bronchodilation
What is epinephrine
Anaphylaxis is technically this type of shock
What is distributive
EMTs can now give epinephrine via this method of injection without a special device
What is intramuscular (IM) injection
This category of patients receive top-down epinephrine-based treatment
What is Respiratory Distress / Shock
This high-pitched noise is a late sign of upper airway constriction
What is stridor
Given by EMT-B level up via nebulizer if wheezing is present, this medication stimulates beta2 receptors in the lungs, causing the smooth muscles in the airways to relax.
What is albuterol
This term describes the increased size of blood vessels that leads to distributive shock
What is vasodilation
This level can give nebulized albuterol under specific protocols
What is EMT B
This category of patient may receive supportive care and Benadryl, with epi withheld pending their possible improvement
What is Hives / Rash Only No Respiratory Component
This symptom can cause airway obstruction, but can also be a sign of increased vessel permeability or vasodialation
What is edema or swelling
This medication is an anticholinergic antihistamine and is also available OTC
What is Benadryl (Diphenhydramine)
This situation seen in asthmatics describes the inability to fully exhale
What is air stacking, breath stacking, or auto peep
This route of epinephrine administration is paramedic only
What is Intravenous (IV)
Patients with this underlying respiratory disorder are at increased risk of rapid decompensation
What is asthma
Also known as Urticaria, this symptom alone makes a patient lower risk.
What are hives
This injectable steroid usually begins working in under an hour but more than 15 minutes
What is methylprednisolone or solumedrol
This term describes an outside substance that enters the body and causes a response
What is an antigen (or allergen)
Advanced EMTs can give this nebulized acting anticholinergic bronchodilator
What is Ipratropium bromide, commonly known by the brand name Atrovent
A silent chest with decreased air movement or only faint wheezes place a patient in this category
What is Respiratory Distress / Shock
This symptom, often associated with food poisoning, can be a sign that a massive histamine release has occurred
What is abdominal cramps or pain