Medical Emergencies Flashcards
1
Q
How do you treat an asthma attack?
A
- salbutamol inhaler
2
Q
How do you treat a cardiac arrest?
A
- CPR (DR ABC)
- call 999
- oxygen
- AED kit (AED, scissors, razors, pads, bag valve mask, intubation devices)
3
Q
How do you treat an angina attack?
A
- GTN (glyceryl trinitrate) spray sublingually
4
Q
How do you treat hypoglycaemic shock?
A
- glucose gel
- glucagon injection
5
Q
How do you treat anaphylactic shock?
A
- epipen
- call 999
6
Q
How do you treat a seizure?
A
- midazolam
- identify hazards ie instrument tray and move away form patient
- lay patient flat in chair and loosen tight clothing
- call 999 if repeated seizures or the patent is cyanotic
7
Q
How do you treat a stroke?
A
- 300mg aspirin crushed
- call 999
