IT Test Lookups Flashcards
Any pain occurring in the abdominal and thoracic areas, including the hips, should be considered as symptoms arising from _________ involvement and treated as type II DCS.
Spinal Cord
What is EVERY symptoms of hypoxia?
(per the dive manual)
Loss of judgement
Lack of control
Lack of muscle control
Inability to perform delicate or skill-requiring tasks
Drowsiness
Weakness
Agitation
Euphoria
Loss of consciousness
What is the treatment for hypoxia?
Basic first aid & 100% oxygen
What is EVERY symptom of Hypercapnia?
(per the dive manual)
Increased Breathing
Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
Confusion
Feeling of Euphoria
Inability to concentrate
Increased sweating
Drowsiness
Headache
Loss of consciousness
Convulsions
How do you treat Hypercapnia?
1) Decrease the level of exertion
2) Increase hat or lung ventilation
3) Shift to an alternate breathing source
What is the definition of Near Drowning?
Term used when a victim is successfully resuscitated following a drowning episode
What is the definition of Drowning?
Fluid Induced Asphyxia
What are the signs and symptoms of near drowning?
1) Unconscious
2) Increased Respiratory Rate
3) Shortness of Breath
4) Coughing with frothy and/or blood-tinged sputum
5) Cyanosis
6) Distress
What is the treatment for near drowning?
1) Open/Maintain Airway
2) Check breathing
3) 5 rescue breaths if not breathing
4) CPR
What is Asphyxia?
Where breathing stops and both Hypercapnia and Hypoxia occur simultaneously.
What is the treatment of CO poisoning?
Immediate Treatment: Diver to fresh air and seek medical attention
In depth Treatment:
Minor - 100% o2
Severe - TT6
How can you prevent a sinus squeeze?
1) Afrin
2) Pseudofed
3) Halting Descent and ascending a few feet
What is the treatment of CNS o2 Toxicity?
1) Ascend
2) Shift to a breathing mixture with lower oxygen percentage
3) Remove Mask
The contents of the primary Medkit are classified as what?
Diagnostic & Therapeutic
The contents of the secondary Medkit are classified as what?
Equipment & Medicine
