Clinical care for Emergencies Flashcards
Defined by airway compromise or hypotension, is obviously a true medical emergency and must be rapidly assessed and treated
Anaphylaxis
Systemic hypersensitivity reaction with multisystem involvement of cardiovascular & respiratory
Anaphylaxis
Triggers for anaphylaxis
- Drugs (Antibiotics, NSAIDs, ANY DRUG)
- Food (nuts, shellfish, soy, eggs)
- Additives (sulfites)
- Toxins (insect stings, venom)
- Chemicals (contrast dye, latex)
Pruritis, flushing, urticaria
Throat fullness, anxiety, chest tightness, SOB, lightheadedness
Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis
Signs and symptoms begin within ____ mins of exposure
60 minutes
Anaphylaxis
____% will have a reoccurrence within 12 hours after resolution of the first episode
21%
With suspected anaphylaxis, the single most important step in treatment is the rapid administration of:
Epinephrine
2nd line therapies for anaphylaxis
Corticosteroids
Antihistamines
Allergic bronchospasm is treated with:
Albuterol
Drug allergy usually occurs within:
First or second week
Smoke inhalation can be caused by:
Heat
Smoke
Chemicals
Leading cause of smoke inhalation injuries
Fire
Smoke inhalation
Upper airway is usually due to:
Thermal injury
Smoke inhalation
Tracheobronchial tree is usually caused by:
Chemicals in the smoke
Smoke inhalation
Injury to the lung tissue, usually a delayed process.
- Results in alveolar collapse and impaired oxygenation.
- Risk for pneumonia
Parenchymal injury