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03/08/2012

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Term
Malaise
Definition
general ill feeling
Term
Hypoxia
Definition
insufficient oxygen reaching the blood
Term
Hypersensitivity reaction
Definition
excessive undesirable reactions produced by the normal immune system
Term
Anaphylactic
Definition
Severe allergic reaction from foods, stings, drugs or airborne substances
- Use of EpiPen
Term
Dyspnea
Definition
Difficulty breathing, shortness of breathe caused by heart condition, exercise or anxiety
Term
Syncope
Definition
Brief loss of consciousness, fainting
Term
Claudication
Definition
Cramping pains in the calves due to poor circulation
Term
Clubbing
Definition
implication of CV disease or cancer
Term
Paresthesia
Definition
Numbness or tingling on the skin
Term
Anesthesia
Definition
Medicated numbness or tingling
Term
Influenza
Definition
Contagious viral infection
Term
Sinusitis
Definition
inflammation of the sinus membranes
Term
Meningitis
Definition
Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord meninges
S/S: High fever, severe headache, stiff neck, vomiting/nausea, confusion, difficulty concentrating, seizures, sleepy, skin rash
Term
Hepatitis B
Definition
Inflammation of the liver secondary to infectious serum virus through body fluids or sexual contact
S/S: Jaundice, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, tiredness, abdominal pain
Term
Hypoglycemia
Definition
Low blood sugar <70mg/dL
S/S: confusion, LOC, fainting
Tx: 15 15mg of glucose every 15 mins
Term
Hyperglycemia
Definition
High blood sugar >180mg/dL
S/S:Excessive thirst and urination, ketoacidosis (breath)
Term
Hypertension
Definition
High BP: Primary - 90% of all cases have no cause 140-159/90-99, Secondary - underlying conditions kidney or orveractive adrenal glands >160/100
S/S: dizziness, flushed face, headache, fatigue, epistaxis, nervousness
Normal:120/80
Prehypertension: 120-139/80-89
Term
Hypotension
Definition
Low BP
S/S: blurry vision, confusion, dizziness, fainting, light-headed, sleepiness, weakness
Complications: shock, injuries from fainting
Term
Staphylococcus
Definition
bacterial infection
S/S: red, pus-filled, painful boils
Tx: Antibiotics
MRSA : methicillin resistant staph aureus - resistant to penicillin
Term
Carbuncle
Definition
Infection of hair follicle
S/S: cluster of pus filled boils
Contagious if pus enters an open wound
TX: antibiotics and warm compress to drain boils
Term
Herpes
Definition
Gadiatorum: transmitted by close athletic contact
Simplex: recurrent skin infection cause by a virus, cold sore
Zoster: Viral infection called shingles
Term
Impetigo
Definition
Superficial bacterial skin infection
Very contagious
TX: antibiotics
Term
Contact dermatitis
Definition
Any irritation of the skin
Inflammation of outer layer of skin
Can be contagious from skin to skin contact
TX: hydrocortisone cream
Term
Eczema
Definition
Chronic skin disorder
Scaly itchy rashes, skin may blister and change colors, not contagious
TX: keep skin moist and use gentle cleansers
Term
Vesicles
Definition
Blisters, chicken pox
Contagious
Term
Chiggers
Definition
Tiny organisms that bite and cause severe itching
May be contagious
TX: hydrocortisone cream and antihistamine
Term
Molloscum Contagiosum
Definition
Skin colored, dome shaped papules
Generally painless but can be itchy
Contagious
TX: cryotherapy
Term
Stye
Definition
Blocked or inflamed oil gland on edge of eyelid
Red, swollen bump
TX: warm compress
Term
DVT
Definition
blood clot in deep veins of legs
S/S: swelling, pain, cramps, warmth, changes in skin color
Dx: Homan's sign
Tx: anticoagulants, compression stocking, elevation
Term
Commotio Cordis
Definition
Disruption of heart rhythm as a result of a blow to the area over the heart at critical time during heartbeat
TX: AED use within 3 mins increases chance of survival
Term
Myocardial Infarction
Definition
S/S: pressure, pain in chest shoulder arm back or jaw, pain in upper abdomen, shortness of breath, fainting, sweating, nausea and vomiting
TX: EMS, AED, remove protective equipment, place pt in comfortable position, maintain open airway, monitor breathing, calm and reassure pt, treat for shock, monitor vitals, ask about nitroglycerin use
If unconscious, no pulse or no breathing, early CPR and AED are key
Term
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
S/S: shortness of breath, esp. during exercise or exertion, chest pain, fainting, dizziness, fatigue, heart palpitations
Term
Splenic Rupture
Definition
Mononucleosis
MOI: Blunt force trauma to ULQ
S/S: Kehr's sign, dull pain in ULQ, chest or shoulder, nausea, cold, clammy skin, shock
Term
Liver Contusion or Rupture
Definition
MOI: direct blow to URQ
S/S: palpable pain, point tenderness, hypotension, shock
Term
Appendicitis
Definition
Due to increase of bacterial growth and pus formation
S/S: pain in LLQ, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, low grade fever, rebound pain at McBurneys Point
Term
Kidney Contusion
Definition
MOI: direct blow or contracoup injury from high speed collision
S/S: low back, buttock, lower abdomen pain, tenderness and hematuria
Term
Kidney Stones
Definition
Crystal formation of minerals in the kidneys, can cause block or infection
S/S: pain in the back moving to the groin, bloody, cloudy or foul smelling urine, nausea, vomiting, persistant urge to urinate, fever and chills
Term
Corneal Abrasion
Definition
Scratch to the cornea
DX: Corneal light test(Hirschberg), fluorescein dye test
S/S: having something in the eye, decreased vision, tearing, sensitivity to light, reactive conjunctivitis
TX: do not rub the eye, patch the eye, lubrication with artificial tears
Term
Female Triad
Definition
Disordered eating, amenorrhea and osteoporosis
Term
Sever's Disease
Definition
Osteochandrosis of calcaneal apophysis
Term
Grave's Disease
Definition
form of hyperthyroidism
Weakness, tremors, difficulty swallowing or speaking, increased metabolism, rapid fatigue, weight loss, hyperthermia
Term
Legg Calve-Perthes Disease
Definition
avascular necrosis of the proximal epiphysis of the femur
Term
Reye's Syndrome
Definition
Inflammation of the brain and fat accumulation in the liver
Term
Reynaud Syndrome
Definition
Spasm of digital arteries causing color and sensation changes
Term
Marfan Syndrome
Definition
Connective tissue disorder that results in a weakening of the structure of the aorta and cardiac valves that can lead to rupture
Term
Sickle Cell Trait
Definition
Inherited disorder with sickle shaped RBCs
Term
Sickle Cell Anemia
Definition
Hemolytic anemia with sickle shaped RBCs
Term
Hyponatremia
Definition
Decrease in Na+ levels and excessive amount of water in body
Tx: Activate EMS, maintain open airway, monitor breathing and vitals
Term
Exertional Heat Stroke
Definition
Inability of the thermoregulatory mechanism to maintain a normal body temp
Tx: EMS, do not delay cooling, remove unnecessary equipment or clothing, assess rectal temp, maintain open airway monitor breathing, reduce core temp (to ~101-102), take temp every 5-10 mins, monitor vitals and CNS status, transport by EMS
Term
ULQ
Definition
Heart, kidney, lung, spleen, stomach
Term
URQ
Definition
Gall bladder, kidney, liver, lung, pancreas
Term
LLQ
Definition
Bladder, colon, gonads, ureter
Term
LRQ
Definition
appendix, bladder, colon, gonads, ureter
Term
Heat Syncope
Definition
S/S: dehydration, fatigue, tunnel vision, pale, sweaty skin, decreased pulse rate, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting
TX: move to cool environment, elevate legs, maintain open airway and breathing and vitals, ingestion of water and electrolyte drinks
Term
Heat Cramps
Definition
S/S: Dehydration, thirst, sweating, transient muscle cramps, fatigue
Tx: cool environment, ingestion of water and electrolytes, mild stretching, ice massage, rest
Term
Exertional Heat Exhaustion
Definition
S/S: dizziness, headache, profuse sweating, rapid shallow breathing, cool clammy skin, grey skin, body temp slightly elevated, rapid, weak pulse, uncoordinated gait
TX: cool environment, remove unnecessary clothing, rectal temp, decrease to ~101, maintain open airway and breathing and vitals, ingestion of water and electrolyte drinks
Term
Exertional Heat Stroke
Definition
Disoriented, unconscious, profuse sweating, shallow breathing, hot dry skin, red skin, body temp increased markedly, rapid strong pulse
TX: Activate EMS, cool environment, remove unnecessary clothing, rectal temp, decrease to ~101, maintain open airway and breathing and vitals, ingestion of water and electrolyte drinks
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