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chapter 11 Flashcards

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ingestion

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occurs when a poison enters the body through the mouth & is absorbed by the digestive system

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ingested posions

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  • more than 80% of all cases of posioning are caused by ingestion
  • chemical burns, odors, or stains may be found around the patients mouth
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signs & symptoms of ingested posions

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  • nausea, vomiting & diarrhea
  • abdominal pain
  • abnormal or decreased respirations
  • loss of consciousness
  • seizures
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treatment for ingested poisons

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  1. identify the poison
  2. consider all gas poisonings at haz mat situation
  3. contact the first department immediately
  4. call poison control hotline
    - your dispatcher has this # if you dot
  5. place the unconscious person in the recovery position
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inhaled poisons

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  • occurs if a toxic substance is breathed in & absorbed through the lungs
  • some toxic substances are very irritating if not poisonous
  • other toxic gases are very irritating to the respiratory tract
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signs & symptoms of inhale posion

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  • respiratory distress
  • dissiness
  • cough
  • hoarseness
  • confusion
  • chest pain
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carbon monoxide

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  1. common causes of carbon monoxide poisoning includes
    a. improperly vented heating appliances
    b. smoke
    c. motor vehicles with blocked exhaust
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carbon monoxide signs & symptoms

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  • headache
  • nausea
  • flulike symptoms
  • disorientation
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irritants

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chlorine
ammonia

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chlorine

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found around swimming pools & water treatment plants
is beverly irritating to the lungs & upper respiratory tract & causes violent coughing & skin burns

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ammonia

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often found in agricultural setting s
has a sting irrating odor & is highly toxic causing violent coughing & skin burn s

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treatment for inhaled poisons

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  1. remove the patient from the source of gas
  2. if the patient is not breathing, begin rescue breathing
  3. if the patient is breathing, administer high flow oxygen
  4. arrange for prompt transportation
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the 2 majors causes of poisoning by injections are

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  1. animal bites & stings
  2. toxic injection
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signs & symptoms of injected posions

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oblicous injury
tenderness
swelling
red streaks radiating from the injection site
weakness

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treatment for insect stinks & bites

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  1. keep the patient quiet & skill
  2. remove the stinger using gauze wiped over the area or your fingernail
  3. apply ice packs to reduce swelling & pain
  4. some people may experience an extreme allergic reaction and get into Anaphylactic Shock
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signs & symptoms of anaphylactic shock

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itching
hives
swelling
wheezing & sever respiratory distress

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treatment of anaphylactic shock

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  • maintain the partners CAB’s
  • administer oxygen if available
  • elevating the patients lefts might help
  • remove the allergen if possible
  • monitor the patients vital signs
  • if the patients condition progresses to the point of cardiac or respiratory arrest, begin rescue breathing
    immendiatbley arrange for rapid transport
  • if the patient has prescribed auto - inject help the patient use it
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treatment for absorbed posioning

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a. ensure that the patient is no longer in contact with the toxic subs
b. brush do not wash hands any dry substance off the patient
c. was the patient completely for at least 20 min
d. if EMS is delayed contact MA poison information hotline
e. experiencing shock let them lay down

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substance abuse

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  • according to the national survey on drug use 8.9% of the US population
  • results in an increased incidence of injuries & illness
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Alcohol

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  • most commonly used drug in the US
  • symtoms of alcohol intoxication are similar other mental illnesses or severe injuries
  • alcohol is i addictive, depressant drug
    *
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signs & symptoms of DT’s

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  • shaking
  • restlessness
  • confusion
  • gastrointestinal distress
  • fever
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drugs

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  1. ingested, inhales, absorbed, or injected into the body
  2. look for clues that indicate the type of drug & the way it was administered
  3. abuse of prescription drugs has increased in recent years
  4. amphetamines
  5. barbiturates
  6. hallucinogens
  7. methamphetamine
  8. abused inhalants
  9. toxic injection
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amphetamines

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  • stimulate the central nervous system
  • speed / ice/ cocaine
  • keep patients from harming themselves & transport them to a facility
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signs of amphetamine use

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  1. restlessness
  2. irritability
  3. talkativeness
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barbiturates

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are drugs that depress the central nervous system
* an overdose can result in respiratory depression or arrest
* an overdose can result in respiratory depression or arrest

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barbiturates include

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  1. transquilizers ( valium)
  2. opiates ( herorin)
  3. marijuana
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hallucinogens include

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  • PCP
  • LSD
  • peyote
  • mescaline
  • mushrooms
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methamphetamine

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  • stimulate that speeds up the body’s system
  • usually smoked, snorted, or injected
  • highly addictive
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abused inhalants

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  • is an intentional inhalation of violate chemicals
  • can be bought in hardware stores
  • drowsiness
  • give high flow oxygen
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toxic injection from drugs

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the patients reaction depends on the quantity & type of drugs ingested

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toxic injection from drugs sign & symptoms

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  • weakness
  • dizziness
  • fever
  • chills
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treatment toxic injection from drugs

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support the patient
treat the symptoms
check the injection site for redness
- swelling & increased skin temperature

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treatment for drug overdose

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  1. provide basic life support
  2. keep the patient from hurting self or others
  3. provide reassurance & psychological support
  4. avoid classifying or judging the patient
  5. for treatment of an opioid overdose

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