Term
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Definition
Primary treatment of patients with
blunt or penetrating head injury is
supportive.
• Airway management is of primary
importance.
Continuous monitoring of B/P is
essential.
– Alterations in BP can reveal serious
pathology occurring and can be an
indicator of future problems.
• Consider protocols for medical
interventions including passive coolin |
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Term
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Definition
Indications/Dosage
• Acute cerebral edema
• Blood transfusion
reactions
• 1.5 to 2.0 g/kg IVP
Contraindications
• Any patient with acute
pulmonary edema
• Severe pulmonary
congestion
• A patient who is
profoundly
hypovolemic |
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Term
|
Definition
One of the most common neurological
emergencies for EMS providers.
• State of uncontrolled firing of neurons
in one or multiple areas of brain |
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Term
|
Definition
series of seizures
without a full recovery of consciousness
between the seizures or a seizure
lasting greater than 30 minutes |
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Term
| Pharamacological treatment for seizures |
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Definition
aimed at
decreasing ion flow channels into the
affected brain tissue and slowing the
rapid neural firing. |
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Term
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Definition
| Anticonvulsant and sedative |
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Term
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Definition
benzodiazepine frequently used as:
– An anticonvulsant
– A sedative
– An hypnotic |
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Term
| diazepam Mechanism of Action |
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Definition
Binds to specific sites on gamma-
aminobutyric acid (GABA) Type A
receptors within the brain.
• GABA is the major inhibitory
neurotransmitter of the central nervous
system.
• Has no direct effect on the GABA
receptors, but potentiates the effects of
GABA within the brain. |
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Term
| diazepam Pharmacokinetics |
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Definition
Onset
– 1–5 minutes (IV), 15–30 minutes (IM)
• Peak effects
– 15 minutes (IV), 30–45 minutes (IM)
• Duration
– 15–60 minutes
• Half-life
– 20–50 minutes |
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