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emergency med care for hematologic disorders is mainly … and …
patients with inadequate breathing/altered mental status:
administer high-flow oxygen at 12-15 L/min via NRB
place in position of comfort
transport rapidly

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supportive; symptomatic

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endocrine system is a … system that controls functions inside the body. endocrine glands secrete …
endocrine disorders are caused by an internal communication problem: if a gland is not functioning normally it may produce … or … hormone than needed
a gland may be functioning correctly, but the receiving organ may not be responding

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communication; messenger hormones; more; less

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glucose metabolism:
the brain needs glucose and oxygen
… is necessary for glucose to enter cells
the pancreas produces … and …–> stores and secretes these hormones in response to ..

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insulin; insulin; glucagon; insulin; blood glucose level

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type 1 diabetes is the most common metabolic disease childhood. new-onset patient symptoms:
…: frequent urination
..: increase in fluid consumption
…: severe hunger and increased food intake
…
…

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polyuria;
 polydipsia
polyphagia
weight loss
fatigue
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diabetes mellitus impairs the body’s ability to use glucose for fuel
without treatment, blood glucose levels become too …–> in severe cases, may cause life-threatening illness, or … and ..
complications include …, … disease, and … failure

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high; coma; death; blindness; cardiovascular; kidney

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three types of diabetes:
…
…
…

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type 1
type 2
gestational diabetes

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treatments for diabetes:
medications and injectable hormones that …blood glucose level–> can create a med emergency for diabetics; …, if unrecognized and untreated, can be life threatening

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lower; hypoglycemia

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hyperglycemia can result in … or … and if treatment exceeds a patient’s need, it can cause a life-threatening state of ..

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coma; death; hypoglycemia

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hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia can occur with diabetes … and ..
they can be quite similar in presentation:
…
can often mimic …
all hypoglycemic patients require prompt treatment

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type 1; type 2; altered mental state; alcohol intoxication

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hypoglycemia can develop if a person takes his/her meds but fails to … or if a person takes too much meds, resulting in low blood glucose levels despite normal …

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eat enough; dietary intake

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diabetes type 1:
an … disorder where the immune system produces antibodies against the pancreatic … cells–> missing the pancreatic hormone insulin
onset usually happens from early childhood through the fourth decade of life
patient must obtain insulin from an … source
patients who inject insulin often need to check blood glucose levels up to … times or more a day

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autoimmune; beta; external; six

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type 1 cont:
many people with type 1 have an … that continuously measures glucose levels and provides and adjustable infusion of insulin
can malfunction and diabetic emergencies can develop
limits the number of times patients have to check their fingerstick glucose level
always inquire about the presence of these

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implanted insulin pump

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type 1 cont:
patient’s blood glucose level is above normal–> kidney’s filtration system becomes overwhelmed and glucose spills into the …
when glucose is unavailable to cells, body turns to … and produces … waste (…); kidneys then cannot maintain … balance and … respirations result

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urine; burning fat; acid; ketones; acid-base; kussmaul

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type 1 cont:
if fat metabolism and ketone production continue, … can develop–> may present as generalized illness, plus: …, …, …, …, … or … (if severe)

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diabetic ketoacidosis; abdominal pain; body aches; nausea; vomiting; altered mental status; unconsciousness

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DKA can result in death. when a DKA patient has altered mental status, ask family/friends about patient history and presentation and obtain a …–> generaly higher than .. mg/dL

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glucose level; 400

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type 2:
caused by … to the effects of insulin at the cellular level:
an association between obesity and increased resistance to the effects of insulin
pancreas produces more insulin to make up for the increased levels of blood glucose and dysfunction of …
insulin resistance can sometimes be improved by … and … modification

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resistance; cellular insulin receptors; exercise; dietary

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type 2 cont:
.. medications used to treat this; some increase … and pose a high risk of hypoglycemic reaction; some stimulate … for insulin; others decrease the effects of … and decrease the release of glucose stored in the liver
injectable medications and insulin are also used

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oral; secretion of insulin; receptors; glucagon

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type 2 cont: 
often diagnosed at a yearly medical exam from complaints related to high blood glucose levels, including: 
recurrent ..
change in ..
numbness in the ...
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infection; vision; feet

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symptomatic hyperglycemia: occurs when blood glucose levels are high
patient is in a state of … resulting from several combined problems:
- in type 1 diabetes, leads to … with … from excessive urination
- in type 2 diabetes, leads to a … state of dehydration due to the discharge of fluids from all of the body systems and eventually out through the kidneys, leading to fluid imbalance

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altered mental status; ketoacidosis; dehydration; nonketotic hyperosmolar

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symptomatic hyperglycemia cont: 
…: when blood glucose levels are not controlled in type 2 
signs and symptoms include: 
hyperglycemia
altered mental status, drowsiness, lethargy, 
severe dehydration, thirst, dark urine
visual/sensory deficits
partial paralysis/muscle weakness
seizures
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hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome

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symptomatic hyperglycemia cont:
higher glucose levels in the blood cause the excretion of glucose in the urine–> patient increases … intake, which causes polyuria
patient cannot drink enough fluid to keep up with the exceedingly high blood glucose and urine becomes … and ..
patient may become unconscious or have seizure activity due to severe dehydration

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fluid; dark; concentrated

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symptomatic hypoglycemia:
acute emergency where a patient’s blood glucose drops and must be swiftly corrected: can occur in patients who … or use … meds
when insulin levels remain high, glucose is rapidly taken out of the blood; if glucose levels fall, there may be an insufficient amount to ..

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inject insulin; oral; supply the brain

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symptomatic hypoglycemia cont:
.. declines–> patients may become aggressive/display unusual behavior
… or … can quickly follow
hypoglycemia develops much more quickly than hyperglycemia

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mental status; unconsciousness; permanent brain damage

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hypoglycemia is quickly reversed by giving the patient

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glucose

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scene safety:

patients with diabetes may use ..

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syringes

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airway and breathing: patients showing signs of inadequate breathing, a pulse ox level less than or equal to 94% or altered mental status should receive ..

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high-flow oxygen

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hyperglycemic patients may have .., … kussmaul respirations and …, … breath
hypoglycemic patients will have normal or … to … respirations

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rapid; deep; sweet; fruity; shallow; rapid

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circulatory status: 
hyperglycemia: .., … skin
hypoglycemia: …, … skin
symptomatic hypoglycemia: …, … pulse
transport promptly patients with altered mental status and impaired ability to swallow
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dry; warm;
moist; pale
rapid; weak

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SAMPLE history: ask the patient:
do you take … or pills to … blood sugar?
do you wear an ..?
have you taken your usual … (or pills) today?
have you … normally today?
have you had any illness, unusual amount of activity or stress?
look for emergency med identification devices

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insulin; lower; insulin pump; insulin dose; eaten;

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secondary assess:

when you suspect a diabetes related problem, focus on …, ability to …, and ability to …–> obtain a … score

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mental status; swallow; protect airway; Glasgow Coma Scale

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secondary assess–vitals:

hypoglycemia: respirations are .. to .., pulse is .. and .. and skin is typically … and … with a … blood pressure
hyperglycemia: respirations may be … and …; pulse may be …, …, and …; and skin may be … and … with a … blood pressure

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normal; rapid; weak; rapid; pale; clammy; low; deep; rapid; rapid; weak; thread; warm; dry; normal

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secondary assess:
portable glucometer:
know the upper and lower ranges at which your glucometer functions
normal nonfasting adult and child blood glucose level range: … to … mg/dL; neonates should be above … mg/dL

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80; 120; 70

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reassessment:
for hypoglycemic, conscious patients who can swallow: encourage patient to take … or drink .. containing sugar
administer gel preparation/sugar drink
provide rapid transport
base administration of glucose on serial glucometer readings/deteriorating level of consciousness

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glucose tablets; juice

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for unconscious, hypoglycemic patients, or patients with risk of aspiration:
… or Im or IN … is needed, which EMTs can’t give
if in doubt whether that patient has hyper/hypo glycemia, err on side of giving glucose

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IV; glucagon

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if unable to test for a blood glucose value: perform a thorough assessment, contact the hospital to help sort out the signs and symptoms
coordinate communication and documentation: patients who refuse transport bc their symptoms improve after taking oral glucose may require even more ..

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.thorough documentation

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three types of oral glucose:
rapidly dissolving …
large ..
… formulation

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gel; chewable tablets; liquid

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oral glucose:
contraindications: inability to … and …
wear gloves
follow protocols

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swallow; unconsciousness

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seizures should be considered very serious
… is a possible cause
may indicate potentially life-threatening condition
management:
clear airway
place patient on his/her ..if there is no possibility of cervical trauma
don’t place anything in patient’s mouth
have … equipment ready
if patient is cyanotic/breathing inadequately, provide ox/ventilations

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hypoglycemia; side; suctioning

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presentation of hypoglycemia:
altered mental status–
may be caused by other conditions
may be caused by complications of diabetes– … or …
use mnemonic AEIOU-TIPS–> always suspect and check for low blood glucose in a patient with altered mental status

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hypoglycemia; ketoacidosis

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misdiagnosis of neurologic dysfunction:
symptoms mistaken for …
a patient with diabetes confined by police is at risk
look for medic tags
perform blood glucose test at scene if allowed
… and .. can coexist in a patient

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intoxication; diabetes; alcoholism

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presentation of hypoglycemia: 
relationship to airway management: 
 may not have a … 
…/… may obstruct airway
carefully monitor airway
place patient in .. positon 
make sure suction is available
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gag reflex
vomit/tongue
lateral recumbent

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hematologic emergencies for prehospital enviro:
…
…
…

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sickle cell
hemophilia A
thrombophilia

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sickle cell:
inherited disorder that affects red blood cells
predominantly in people of African, Caribbean and South American ancestry
people with sickle cell have … that lead to dysfunction in oxygen binding and … formation–> clots may result in a blockage known as … and can result in hypoxia pain and organ damage

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misshapen RBCs; unintentional clot formation; vasoocclusive crisis

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sickle cell disease contd: 
sickled cells have short life span 
results in more cellular waste products and contributing to … of the blood --> maintaining hydration is important
complications include: 
… 
… 
… 
… dysfunction 
… with ..
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sludging;
anemia
gallstones
jaundice
splenic
vascular occlusion w/ ischemia
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hemophilia A affects mostly …
have a decreased ability to create a … after an injury, which can be life threatening
patients typically have .. replacement infusions (which help the blood clot) close on hand

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males; clot; intravenous factor VIII

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thrombophilia: disorder in the body’s ability to maintain he … of blood through the venous and arterial systems
concentration of particular elements in the blood creates … or … issues
general term for many conditions that result in blood clotting more … than normal
clots can spontaneously develop

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smooth flow; clogging; blockage; easily

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deep vein thrombosis: common med problem in … patients and in patients who have had recent injury/surgery
methods designed to prevent clot formation include:
… meds
… stockings
…

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sedentary;
blood-thinning
compression
mechanical devices

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DVT:
treatment: … therapy, oral meds typically administered for at least 3 months after diagnosis
a clot from the DVT can travel from the patient’s lower extremity to the lung, causing a ..

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anticoagulation; pulmonary embolus

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sickle cell crisis patients may have .. respirations or sigsn of ..

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increased; pneumonia

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sickle cell crisis patients will have … heart rate to force sickled cells through smaller vessels
for suspected hemophilia patients be alert for signs of acute blood loss; note bleeding of unknown origin and be alert for signs of…, due to blood loss

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increased; hypoxia

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for pot4ential blood disorders ask about:”
is pain .. in single location or felt throughout body?
…?
nausea, vomiting, or abdominal cramping?
… pain or shortness of breath?

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isolated;
visual disturbances;
chest

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secondary assess for blood disorders: 
focus on .. at which cells congregate 
normal sickle cell crisis vitals: 
… to … respirations
.., … pulse
…, … skin 
… blood pressure
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major joints; 
normal; rapid
weak; rapid
pale; clammy; 
low

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