Medical Emergencies Flashcards
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What are the five R’s when giving meds
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Right patient, right time, right medication, right route, right dose
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What are cardiac emergencies?
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Cardiac compromise, myocardia infarction, angina pectoris, heart failure
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Respiratory medical emergencies
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hypoxia, hypercarbia, dyspnea, respiratory failure, abnormal breathing, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, asthma, bronchitis, hyperventilation system
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What are some medical medical emergencies?
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Evaluate mental status seizures partial generalized stroke diabetic emergencies hypoglycemia hyperglycemia poisoning/overdose ingestion inhalation absorption injection nerve agents SLUDGE Generalized Infections (sepsis) Allergic reactions/anaphylactic kidney failure behavioral emergency
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What does SLUDGE stand for?
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salivation, lacrimation, urinary incontinence, defecation, GI distress, Emesis
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Environmental Medical Emergencies
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Heat Loss radiation conduction convection evaporation respiration Heat cramps Heat exhaustion Heat Stroke Hypothermia Localized Cold Injury Bites and stings anaphylactic shock snake bites Drowning Submersion Injuries Ice-Related
