D. patients with medical emergencies Flashcards
What are common drugs that cause allergic reactions
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antibiotics (penicillin),
pain relievers (asprin, ibuprofen, and naproxen sodium),
chemotherapy drugs, etc.
which allergic reaction needs treatment immediately?
Severe
Which allergic reaction must be kept under observation?
moderate
what is anaphylactic?
severe allergic reaction
when is CPR needed?
when patient goes into cardiac arrest
What does CPR do for the body?
brings oxygen-rich blood to the brain and other vital organs when the heart stops and is no longer able to do this on its own
What does CAB stand for within CPR
compression, airway, breathing
For compressions in CPR pushing should be
straight down, 2 inches deep and rythmic
100 -200 compressions per minute
For Airway in CPR you should
open up airway by tilting their head back.
When is the airway step done for adults Vs children
Adults: after 30 chest compressions
Children: after 15 chest compression
During the breathing step of CPR- you should
deliver 2 breaths to person via mouth to mouth and they should be aprrox. 1 second each
What is the ratio for compressions to breaths for adults
30:2
What is the ratio for compressions to breaths for a child
15:2
What is a Automated external defibrillator (AED)
medical device used to help those undergoing cardiac arrest
- ability to analyze the person heart rhythm
- can also deliver electrical shock when need to re establish heart rhytm
What needs to be filled out if there is an injury or trauma?
incident report
