ELON
Another word for shock
Hypoperfusion
Define Homeostasis....
A balance of all body systems
Checking breathing and pulse of an unresponsive pt, should take no longer than?....
10 seconds
what is septic shock
sever bacterial infection
if body falls below (__) degrees, this condition exists
95 Degrees
How do you find pulse pressure?
Systolic- Diastolic= pulse pressure
If a person is cyanotic they are what color?
BLUE
what is preload
the pre-contraction pressure in the heart as the volume of blood builds up
Compressions to ventilations in 2 rescuer adult CPR....
30:2
What is a pulmonary embolism (general)
blood clot that breaks off
when ventilating, the stomach becoming filled with air is called?
Gastric Distention
How many links are there in the chain of survival?
5
adult chest compressions should be given at what rate?
100-120 BPM
At how many cycles of CPR should you and your partner switch positions?
5 cycles
Define syncope
A fainting spell or transient loss of consciousness
What is ROSC?
Return Of Spontaneous Circulation
Treatment of shock...
Keep warm, High flow O2, Supine, Rapid transport
What placement should considered when placing the pads of an AED on a patient with a pacemaker?
Do not place pads over device
what is compensated shock?
early stage shock where body can still COMPENSATE for blood loss
loss of water from the tissues of the body is known as what?
dehydration
3 basic "causes" of shock....
Pump failure, poor vessel function, Low fluid volume OR
Pump, Container, Contents
What is cardiac tamponade?
Fluid in the pericardial sac compressing heart
What are the links in the chain of survival
Recognition/activation of EMS, Immediate high quality CPR, Rapid Defibrillation, Basic and advanced EMS, ALS and posturist care
what is anaphylaxis?
systemic allergic reaction
When do I S-T-O-P CPR?
Starts (breathing)
Transferred (to another provider)
Out (of strength or too tired)
Physician (direction)