1st Level Care Priorities - Medical Emergencies

Question 1

Angioedema

Answer 1

Medical Emergency- compromising the patient’s airway. Facial & Lip swelling that can also cause tongue & throat to swell. Give Epinephrine immediately

Question 2

Compartment Syndrome

Question 3

Delirium tremens is the most severe form of alcohol withdrawal. Manifestations, hypertension, diaphoresis, tachycardia, fever, agitation, confusion, disorientation, hallucinations, and paranoia.
Profound global confusion is the hallmark sign of delirium tremens.