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Name types of diseases associated wit he electrical conduction issues

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Wolff-parkinson-whiteMarfans syndrome -tall, thin, large people. Body grows too fast for the heart to keep up

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What is a pulmonary embolus?

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Blood clot in arms or usually the legs that breaks free and travels to the heart or lungs. Suddenly causes no oxygen in bloodstream.Clot has potential to block off blood from both lungs-impossible to recover fromIf at risk use blood thinnersVena cava umbrellaThose at risk-surgery, prolonged immobilizations,

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Define signs symptoms and causes of cardiac arrest. Who is at risk?

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-Immediate loss of consciousness-unable to awake-NOT A HEART ATTACK (could be v. Fib)Risks- males over 40- females over 45-smokers-diabeticsSyncope-known heart disease

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Focal neurological deficits

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Not one thing is specifically wrong

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What can cause a concussion

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Whiplash, coup contacoup, direct blow to anywhere on the body,

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Explain the nature of symptoms seen with a concussion

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Rapid onset but short lived neurological impairment that resolve spontaneouslySymptoms reflect functional problems, can not see concussion with a MRIMay or may not involve LOC

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What tests do you use to assess a concussion?

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ABC’s, LOC (Glasgow coma scale), rule out c-spine, neuro exam, SCAT 3, SAC, Maddocks questionnaire

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How to perform neuro sideline exam

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Mental status use SCATcranial nervesSensory/motor function ReflexesSymmetry/asymmetryRombergs testNystagmus ( involuntary eye movement)

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C5 reflex

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Biceps

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C6 reflex

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Brachioradialis

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C7 reflex

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Triceps

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L3/L4

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Patellar

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L5

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Medial hamstring

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S1

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Achilles

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Types of Post concussion sequela

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Second impact syndromePost concussion syndromePost concussion convulsions - seizure (not serious)Neuropsychological deficits

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Second impact injury

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  • 2nd concussion before first has resolvedUsually minor in natureWill cause cerebral edema, sudden on set, fatal
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Let’s talk about epidural hematoma

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Between skull and dura materTempo parietal region+- LOCheadacheVomit, seizure, abnormal pupilsEmergency head CTcushings triad -hypertension, bradycardia, slow respiration

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Now let’s talk about subdural hematoma

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Below dura and and above arachnoid spaceCollection of blood -acute -subacute: 3-7 days -chronic: 2-3 weeks post injurySurgical emergencyHigh mortality rate

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What are seizures

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Electrical neuronal brain dysfunctionUsually udiopathic, hereditaryHigher chance of happening after first seizureLie the patient on right side (to prevent aspiration)

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What is post-seizure state known as, what should you do?

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Post ictalmust protect the airway, unbutton loose clothing,lie them on the right side

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How to RTP for a seizure

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-differs by each case-consider safety of others-frequency, how well will it be controlled-activity being considered (i.e. swimming is a no go)-readiness, physically fit enough

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What is meningitis? who is most at risk?

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It is a bacterial, viral, or fungal disease -viral disease is more common -bacterial will lead to brain damage (i.e. neisseria)infants, and age 15-24 are at risk-EMERGENCY!

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what to look for with Meningitis

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Kernig’s sign, petechia rash.final diagnosis: CSF by lumbar puncture

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Symptoms of Meningitis

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fever, severe persistant headache, stiff painful neck, photophobia, vomiting, confusion, seizures, muscle aches (myalgia)

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Encaphalitis. what is it?
Inflammation, infection of brain tissue.causes changes in mental status, convulsions, aphasia (loss of ability to speak, understand words), stupor, hallucinations
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List causes of headaches. classify as serious or non serious.
Serious-intracranial bleeding-hypertension-meningitis/encaphalitis-tumor-systemic infectionNon Serious-vascular (migraines)-tension-post-concussive-benign exertional-altidude
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Organs involved with breathing. name em
oral pharynxvocal chordstracheabronchi (L and R)bronchiolesalveoli (exchange of oxygen)
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What is exercise induced asthma (bronchospasm)
EIBhappens 3-5 min after exercise, stops about an hour after exerciseSymptoms include:-coughing, tight chest, shortness of breath, decreased endurance. seems like person is 'out of shape'
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what causes EIB?
most likely related to inhalation of large volumes of cool, dry air during exercise-happens to cross country skiers, and swimmers, even runners.
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What clues you in to whether or not it is Asthma or EIB
asthma shows signs of wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, worse at night, exposure to allergens (chronic asthma).if night times symptoms occur more than 2 times a month it is probably asthmaShortness of breath at night is asthma
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how to Test for asthma
SpirometryFVC, FEV1, baseline and post exercise,
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FVC. what is it
max amount of air, measured in liters, that can be forcibly and rapidly exhaled
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FEV1. what is it?
the volume of air expelled in the 1st second of forced expiration
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baseline and post exercise. how do you do it?
raise HR to 85% of max.repeat test every 10-15 min for 30 min
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Diagnosing form FEV1 test….
decrease of FEV of 15% or more considered diagnostic of EIB
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Treatment of EIB containing no drugs
treat the refractory periodperform at 50% of max intensity for 15 min as a warmup before intense practice
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Treatment of EIB with drugs
Albuterol, 2 puffs 5-15 min before exerciseSeverant, Foradil, 30-60 min prior to activity may last up to 12 hoursMast Cell Sabilizers: CromoylnLeukotriene Receptor Antagoist: Singulair
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Treatment for Chronic Asthma
Inhaled Corticosteroids (Flovent, qvar, advair)
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How to use an inhaler?
always use spaceexhale completelypush buttontilt head backhold breath for 5 sec
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What is Vocal Chord Dysfunction?
Affects trachea rings, Vocal chords should do this: -Abduct (open) - experation/aspiration -Adduct during phonation, swalloingWith VCD they don't adduct correctly-psychogenic in nature
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Who does VCD affect? What does it sound like?
women 20-40, history of psychiatric disorderoften confused with asthma, stars in early exercise, ends with cessation of exercise
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Difference between symptoms of asthma and VCD
high pitched sound -asthma: on exhale -VCD: on inhaleasthma: tight throatVCD: tight chestVCD: poor response to albuterol
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Treating VCD
speech therapy, relaxation techniques, treat psychiatric illness, GERD, or other underlying issues
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What are seasonal allergies known as?
allergic rhinitis
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What is Exercise Induced anaphylaxis (EIA)?
triggers mast cell release of histamine and other mediators,
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what are symptoms of EIA
itching, hives, welts, swelling of limbs, upper airway obstruction
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TReatment of anaphylaxis
exercise, intramuscular epinphrine (Epipen)
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Urticaria?
type of skin rash: blotchy, red, raised, mounds, widespread
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Cholinergic Urticaria?
hives after exercise, wheezing, anti-histamines, triggered by weather change, not serious
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Orbital floor fractures affect what part of the eye
the floor, which is the weakest
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Abrasions of the eye.
very painful, treat with bandage, 24 hrs to regenerate cornea tissue
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Hyphema (eye)
poor blood supply
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Sublated intraocular lens
zonules hold lens in, when they break, lens falls
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Commotio REtnae
Retnal whitening, doesn't affect vison
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Cotton wood Spot (eye)
fluffy looking, tissue lacking blood/oxygen
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Subretnal hemmorhage
heals in about a month, may or may not affect vision
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retnole
hole in retna,no symptoms
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55% of brains pathways deal with the eyes/vision. true or false?
true.
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How is Stomach/GI pain generally described?
colicky pain, constant, burning, stabbing
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Location of organs. (quadrants)
RUQ - gall bladder liverLUQ - spleenRLQ - appendix (McBurney's pt)
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Appendicitis and symptoms
Inflammation of the appendixSymptoms: Annorexia, low grade fever
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Esophagitis (worsened and relieved how?)
Worsened by lying downRelieved by antacids
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UTI
Dysuria of urinary frequency
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Medical History what to look for (when treating GI disorders)
use of Nsaid (gastritis, ulcers)Abdominal surgeryMenstrual history
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How to perform a physical exam for GI issues
Inspect (paleness, listen look for movement)Auscultation palpate
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GERD. what is it?
gastroesophageal reflux diseaseretrograde movement of gastric acid and pepsin which irritates the esophageal epithelium
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GERD symptoms?
heartburn, burping, retrosternal burning, worsened by eating, exercise, laying down-may also see: sore throat, dyspnea, cough, wheezing, laryngitis
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Treatment of GERD
small portions, avoid spicy/acidic foods, no alcohol or coffee, lose weight, stop smoking, laying down right after eating
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Medications for GERD
OTC antacidsOTC beta #2 blockersPPI's if persistent
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main 5 drugs tested for?
Marijuana, amphetamines, opiates, cocaine, phencyclidine
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Pain relievers equal to Marijuana?
yes
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How long can 5+ alcoholic drinks affect the brain/body
3 days
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How long does it take one beer to metabolize?
hour
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What does alcohol do to the body
dehydrate, decrease minerals and vitamins, slows healing, increases recovery time, directly results in accidents
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name some anabolic steroids
testosterone, bolderone, androstenedione, etc
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what drugs are highly prescribed for pain and highly addictive?
Oxycotin, Loratab
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