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{ Chapter 2 Medical Emergencies
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{Chapter 2
Medical Emergencies
Respiratory Distress Respiratory Failure Respiratory Arrest
Respiratory Issues
S/SX of breathing problems Breathing-fast/slow Trouble w each breath Noisy breathing Difficulty speaking
Breathing problems
Asthma
Asthma- narrowing of the airway do to exposure to allergens, stress or exercise
Giving inhalers:- Shake - Put med in chamber- Remove cap off mouthpiece- Attach spacer- Tilt pt. head back & breath out slowly- Place in mouth- Push down med & take deep breath- Hold for 10 seconds & breath out
Inhaler use
Assisting a victim with breathing issues
Scene safety? Medication ? Give inhaler 911-if no meds, does
not improve w med, breathing gets worse
? CPR
{ {Mild blockage
Coughing -let them cough
Severe blockage
Can’t breathe No sound/speech -HELP! -begin Heimlich
Choking
If becomes unconscious –Start CPR
Allergic Reactions
{ {Mild reaction
Stuffy nose Itching eyes Hives
Severe reaction
Difficulty breathing
Stridor (airway closing)
Swelling of face Shock
Mild vs. severe reactions
EPI-Pen
Atherosclerosis →CAD Coronary artery disease
Cardiac Compromise↓
Heart not functioning properly↓
Cardiac Arrest –s/sx : apnea, no pulse
s/sx of heart attack
Levine sign Cyanosis JVD ( jugular vein distention) Peripheral edema
Other s/sx
Denial often a sign
Stay calm Stop activity & rest Call 911 Get AED Give aspirin ( 2 tabs children's str. /1
tabs adult str. ) CPR as needed
Treatment
Lack of blood to brain causing loss of consciousness
Short period of time when no response then seems ok
Fainting
Diabetes
Not eating Vomiting High activity with no food Too much insulin
Causes of low blood sugar
Tx. For ↓blood sugar
Give food/drink with sugar Sit & rest Call 911
Stroke-CVACerebral VascularAccident
HTN (↑BP) CAD ( coronary artery disease) Diabetes Heart disease Hx. Of stroke
Risk factors:
Signs of a stroke-paralysis
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Treatment of a stroke
Airway 911 Time of event ?
TIA-transient ischemic attack
Causes of Seizures:
Partial Generalized
Types of seizures:
Tonic-stiffening Clonic- contracting & relaxing “ jerking” Postictal- seizing stopped
fatigue
Phases of stages:
s/sx
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Shock
Caused by lack of blood to cells (↓ perfusion)-blood loss-heart attack-allergic reaction
-911-monitor airway/LOC-Place on back-Cover-CPR as needed
TREATMENT:
