Environmental and Toxicology Emergencies

Question 1

What are the 3 hyperthermic reactions related to a suspected heat related emergency?

Answer 1

1. Heat Cramps
2. Heat Exhaustion
3. Heat Stroke

Question 2

What is the definition of Hypothermia?

Answer 2

Core body temperature below 95 degrees F.

Question 3

How do providers contact the Poison control center?

Answer 3

Radio channel H-11 or 1-800-222-1222

Question 4

What are the common causes of excited delirium?

Answer 4

1. Stimulant drug abuse (PCP, Cocaine, Meth)
2. Underlying psychiatric
3. Non-compliance with medications to control psychosis or bipolar disorder
4. Alcohol withdrawal

Question 5

What are the clinical indicators of CO exposure?

Answer 5

Headaches, errors in judgement, confusion, loss of coordination, loss of consciousness, chest pain, cyanosis, seizures, irritability, vomiting

Question 6

What are some early signs of cyanide exposure?

Answer 6

anxiety, vertigo, weakness, headache, tachypnea, nausea, dyspnea, vomiting and tachycardia

Question 7

What are the signs of higher exposure to cyanide?

Answer 7

1. Makedly altered level of consciousness
2. Seizures
3. Respiratory depression or respiratory arrest
4. Hypotension
5. Cardiac Dysrhythmia
6. History of recent smoke inhalation