CH.24 Flashcards
Warmed and humidified oxygen delivered through a nonrebreather mask
Removing the tick with tweezers
Attempt removal of the stinger
Radiation
High-altitude cerebral edema
Start positive pressure ventilation
Determining that the patient is now shivering after having cold packs applied to the neck
How long was he out in the cold?”
They are caused when the patient’s electrolytes such as salt and calcium become deranged and are too low in the body.”
Mix one teaspoon salt in one quart of water and administer half of a glass every 15 minutes
A 21-year-old female who was trapped in cold water for 10 minutes before being rescued
Emergency responders play a critical role in caring for hypothermic patients since the most important phase of care occurs during the first 30 minutes
Wrap the patient in several warm blankets
“If the body becomes too hot or too cold, the brain will send instructions out to the body to either retain or lose heat.”
Hot and dry skin
Have the patient remove her wedding ring from her left hand
Place him supine on the stretcher with feet elevated
Transfer the patient to the ambulance
Fan blowing directly onto the patient
Slurred speech
armpits
convection
conduction
agitation and hyperactivity
heat stroke
heavy perspiration
passively rewarm the patient
heat cramps
frostbite
ventricular fibrillation
