4.3 Flashcards
what are signs that your child needs emergency help
unresponsive, vomiting for 24 hours, rash that remains with glass test, seizures
what are symptoms of meningitis
high temp, vomiting, stiff neck, seizures
what will the spots look like
fresh bruising
what do you do if your child has many symptoms of meningitis
call a doctor immediately
what happens in an asthma attack
the airways go into spasm
how can seizures be caused
epilepsy or high temperature
what should you do if your shield has a seizure
call an ambulance
what is the seizure with symptoms like being still, smacking lips ect
absence
what is the seizure with symptoms like muscles and body becoming limp, eye lids drooping
atonic
what is the seizure with symptoms like screaming, passing out, strange feeling
generalised tonic
what is the seizure with symptoms like body twitches, rhythmic movements
myoclonic
what is the average body temp
36.5 - 36.4
how do you lower body temp
remove warm layers
provide cool drinks
