EMT 8 Flashcards
Chronic Bronchitis
COPD that affects primarily bronchi/bronchioles
Characterized by a productive Cough that persists over time
Inflammation, swelling of bronchi/bronchioles & excessive mucus production
Airway becomes narrow, causing high resistance to airflow
Body respond by reducing ventilation; increasing cardiac output
S/S:
Cough Typically Overweight Cyanotic
Type 2 Diabetes
Non insulin dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM)
Must regulate diet & exercise & take oral drugs to help pancreas secrete more insulin
Usually middle aged or older; typically overweight
Suffer from high blood Glucose level
Hyperglycemic Hyperosmoler Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS)
Type 1 Diabetes
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM)
Required to inject insulin to regulate their blood Glucose
Commonly under age of 40
Prone to suffering diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) a hyperglycemic condition
Less common than type 2
Epilepsy
Common cause of seizure
Chronic brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizures
Atherosclerosis
Disease process that results in a build up of fatty deposits on the inner walls of the arteries
Placenta Previa
Abnormal implantation of the placenta over or near the opening of the cervix
Total/partial/marginal
Hallmark sign: 3rd trimester vaginal bleeding that is painless
Look for hypovolemic shock
Placenta is prematurely torn away from lower portion of uterine wall
Pediatric Triangle
Assessment
Tone
Interactivity
Consolability
Look/Gaze
Speech/Cry
Work of Breathing
Circulation to skin
Pallor/Cyanosis/nasal FlareSupine Hypotensive Syndrome
Typically 3rd Trimester
Occurs when weight of fetus compresses inferior vena cava, reducing blood flow to help
Patient complains of dizziness when supine
Severe: decreased BP, tachycardia, cool clammy skin
Abruptio Placentae
Separation of the placenta from the uterine wall prior to birth
Small arteries between uterus & placenta bleed-begins to fear & separate placenta
Complete or partial
S/S:
Vaginal Bleeding with constant abdominal pain
Pain may radiate to lower back
Psychosis
Mental state in which the patient is out of touch with reality m
Delusions & hallucinations
- most dangerous is “command” hallucinations
Anterior Cord Syndrome
Results from injury of sensory motor tracts located in the anterior portion of the Cord
Patient will lose sensory & motor function below the site of the Cord injury however, will retain ability to feel light touch
Central Cord Syndrome
Medial or middle portion of the spinal Cord is injured, causing a dysfunction in the inner tracts that control upper extremities
Upper extremities are weak or have paralysis, while lower extremities are fine
Ulcers
Open wounds or sores within the digestive tract
Breakdown of lining that normally protects Intestine
S/S:
Sudden acute abdomen Nausea/Vomiting
Hematemesis, hematochezia, Melena
Signs & Symptoms of Nerve Agents (SLUDGE)
S- salivation L- lacrimation (crying) U- urination D- defecation G- gastric Distress E- emesis (Vomiting)
Cardiac Contusion
Common cardiac injury following severe blunt trauma to the chest
Heart is violently compressed between sternum & Spinal Column
S/S:
Chest pain Signs of blunt trauma Bruises
Swelling Crepitation Deformities tachycardia
Irregular Pulse
