Altered/Neuro/OD Flashcards
1
Q
A
A
- Alcohol
- Acidosis/Alkalosis
- Ammonia (Hepatic encephalopathy)
- Arrhythmias
2
Q
E
A
- Electrolytes
- Endocrine (Thyroid, Adrenal)
- Epilepsy
3
Q
I
A
- Infection
- ICP
4
Q
O
A
- OD
- O2 Deficiency
5
Q
U
A
Uremia (Kidneys)
6
Q
T
A
- Temperature
- Trauma
- Tumor
7
Q
I
A
Insulin (hypo or hyper)
8
Q
P
A
- Psychiatric
- Poisoning
9
Q
S
A
- Stroke
- Seizure
- Syncope
- Shock
- Space Occupying Lesion
- Shunt (VP) Malfunction
10
Q
Initial Considerations..
A
- ALS/BLS General AG
- ABC’s
- Pt HX
- Obtain FSBG
- Stroke Screen
- Pupils
11
Q
If Hypoventilating &/or Constricted Pupils..
A
- 2mg of IM Narcan
*May Repeat q 3-5 min
12
Q
If still unconscious/unresponsive..
A
- Consider AEIOUTIPS & Corresponding AG’s
*Perform thorough Pt & Scene Assessment - Ongoing Reassessment/Evaluate response to TX & VS
- Consider consultation with AZ Poison Center (1-800-222-1222)
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