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Cardiovascular Collapse, head injuries, hyperthermia, hypoth
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05/17/2013

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Term
__ occurs when blood flow throughout the body is decreased and the body tissues don't get enough oxygen.
Definition
Shock
Term
Shock may causes damage to which 5 areas
Definition
brain, kidney, heart, loss of limb, and intestinal problems
Term
5 symptoms that a person suffering from shock may show
Definition
chest pain, dizziness, feeling of apprehension, confusion, excessive thirst
Term
5 signs of shock are
Definition
cool clammy skin, shallow breathing, excessive sweating, rapid heartbeat, pallor
Term
How is shock usually diagnosed?
Definition
by seeing a pattern of change in the vital signs
Term
4 vital signs used to diagnose shock are
Definition
low blood pressure, weak but rapid heartbeat, rapid shallow breathing, elevated temperature only if there is concomitant sepsis
Term
What is the 11 steps for first aid treatment for shock?
Definition
1. Check ABCDEFs first
2. Call 911
3. Start CPR if they stop breathing
4. Chest compression if no pulse
5. Red cross is soon recommending 100 chest compressions per min with out any rescue breathing (currently it is 30 compression with 2 rescue breaths)
6. Place heel of hand over the middle of the sternum and the heel of the other hand directly over the first hand
7. Keep elbows fully extended
8. Depress the sternum 1.5-2" in an adult
9. Elevate the feet above the heart
10. Stay with the person until medical assistance arrives
11. Do not let the person eat or drink anything
Term
What are the ABCDEF's of emergency care
Definition
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Disability assessment
Environment/exposure
Fluid needs
Term
__ is defined as any trauma to the head that may or may not injure the brain.
Definition
head injury
Term
Head injuries may be classified as __ or ___
Definition
open (laceration) or closed (no lacerations)
Term
9 symptoms associated with head injuries
Definition
headache, behavior changes, confusion, difficulty paying attention, personality changes, restlessness, vomiting, sleep disorders including insomnia, lethargy
Term
__ is a sign with ecchymosis behind the ear associated with a posterior basilar skull fracture
Definition
battles sign
Term
__ is black and blue discoloration
Definition
ecchymosis
Term
__ is a sign of head injury with periorbital liotibial associated with anterior basilar skull fx.
Definition
raccoon sign
Term
What are three types of individuals where head injuries are more common?
Definition
an altered mental state as a result of drugs or disease
difficulty walking because of arthritis, leg injury, or neuromuscular disease
loss of balance or poor coordination from aging or disease
Term
What are the 6 treatments for a head injury?
Definition
1. Check ABCDEF's of emergency care
2. If necessary begin CPR
3. Consider possible spinal cord injury especially if the person is unconscious
4. Support the head and neck, keep the head in line with the spine, and prevent movement
5. Try to stop any bleeding by applying direct pressure to the wound with a clean cloth
6. Call 911 immediately
Term
__ occurs when the heat regulating mechanism in th ebody is not working correctly. `
Definition
heat stroke
Term
5 results of heat stroke may be __
Definition
high fever, collapse, convulsions, coma, and death
Term
A heat stroke occurs when the body is exposed to __ temperatures
Definition
high
Term
__ may precede a heat stroke
Definition
heat exhaustion
Term
5 early symptoms of a heat stroke/exhaustion are
Definition
extreme sweating, increased thirst, muscle cramps, fatigue and weakness, light headednss and dizziness
Term
As heat exhaustion occurs there may be these 5 symptoms
Definition
headache, pale cool moist skin, mild confusion, vomiting, decreased or absent urination
Term
8 symtoms as heat exhaustion progresses to heat stroke are
Definition
dry hot red skin
fever greater than 100
extreme confusion
fast shallow breathing
weak fast pulse
dilated or widened pupils
los of consciousness
seizures
Term
9 steps in the treatment of heat stroke are
Definition
ABCDEFs of care
1. Have the person lie down in a cool place
2. Elevate feet above the heart
3. Cool wet clothing or water should be applied to the patients skin
4. Placing cold compresses on the persons 5. head, groin, and armpits to speed cooling
6. These areas lose heat quickly
7. Fan can be used to cool body
8. Avoid use of rubbing alcohol
9. Call 911
Term
Ideally a persons temperature should be measured ___ every 10 min`
Definition
rectally
Term
People wiht heat stroke should drink
Definition
a salted drink (1 tsp per quart)
gatorade
Term
__ occurs when a persons body temperature falls below 95 degrees or 35 celsius
Definition
hypothermia
Term
The most obvious sign of hypothermia is __ temperature
Definition
low core
Term
11 signs of hypothermia
Definition
1. apathy or loss of interest in surroundings
2. lethargy or difficulty moving
3. slow pulse and slow respiration
4. confusion
5. drowsiness
6. uncontrollable shivering
7. weakness
8. loss of coordination
9. cold skin
10. shock caused by decreased blood flow
11. slurred speech
Term
When treating the patient for hypothermia you must handle the patient gently because there is increased risk of ___
Definition
cariac arrest
Term
When a patient is suffering from hypothermia do not manipulate ___
Definition
arms or legs
Term
Patients of hypothermia should not be given __
Definition
alcohol
Term
__ occurs when a person becomes submerged in a liquid, usually water, making breathing difficult and causing near death, in some cases, initial survivial with the victim dying of related causes more than 24 hrs later
Definition
near drowning
Term
7 signs and symptoms of near drowning
Definition
1. absence of breathing
2. coughing
3. confusion
4. cyanosis, bluish skin
5. vomiting
6. unconsciousness
7. spitting up water or fluid that is usually pink or frothy
Term
What are the treatment steps of near drowning?
Definition
1. Get the drowning person out of water without placing yourself in danger
2. Tie a rope to buoy, life preserver, or other floatation device and throw it to the person
3. Use a rope to pull them out of the water
4. In deep water, try to use a boat or other object to reach the victim
5. Many people who are drowning will panic an pull the rescuer under water
6. Check ABCDEFs of emergency care first
7. Immediately call 911
8. Start CPR if person stops breathing
9. Stay with victim and continue CPR until emergency help arrives
10. CPR is not needed change any wet clothing, warm the person, and give first aid to any injuries
Term
__ occurs when a person comes in contact with a toxic substance. Contact can mean swallowing, inhaling, touching, or injecting a toxic substance
Definition
poisoning
Term
What are 15 symptoms that are suggestive of poisoning?
Definition
abdominal distress
chest pain
chills
cough
diarrhea
dizziness
double vision
fever
headache
palpitations
irritability
unrinary incontinence
nausea or vomiting
numbness or tingling sensation
tinnitus
Term
What are the 7 signs suggestive of poisoning?
Definition
coma
dilated or constricted pupils
seizures
shortness of breath
skin rash
unusual breath odor
cherry red color to the skin
Term
What is the treatment for poisoning?
Definition
call poison control 1-800-222-1222
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