Medical Emergencies Flashcards
What does DNR mean?
Do Not Resusitate.
How many rescue breaths are delivered to an adult?
2 after ever 30 compressions.
How many rescue breaths should you deliver on a child before starting CPR.
5
What drug is administered to someone suffering with Angina
Glyceryl Trinitrate Spray
What drug is administered to someone suffering with Asthma.
Salbutamol Inhaler.
What drug is administered to someone suffering with Anaphylaxis?
Adrenaline
What drug is administered to someone suffering with Epilepsy?
Oxygen and Midazolam Buccal Gel.
What drug is administered to someone suffering with Hypoglycaemia?
Conscious: Glucogel Unconscious: Glucagon.
What drug is administered to someone suffering with Myocardial Infarction.
Aspirin.
What is the normal resptitoray rate?
12-18 breaths per minute.
What is the normal resting heart rate?
60-100 beats per minute.
