Office Emergencies Flashcards
T/F - All office emergencies should be managed by calling 911?
T and F, it’s situation specific.
Transient loss of consciousness due to sudden release of the arterial vasomotor tone and temporary insufficiency of cerebral circulation
Patient revives spontaneously
Syncope
Arrhythmia typically occurring with or after palpitations
Syncope of cardiac etiology
Precipitated by an unpleasant physical or emotional stress
Vasovagal syncope
Syncope treatment
Trendelenberg w/ legs elevated
Ammonia
Oxygen
Acute allergic reaction to which an individual has been sensitized
Anaphylactic Reaction
Anaphylactic reaction treatment
Airway - oxygen
Epinephrine
Epi-pen dosage
Epinephrine 1:1,000
-0.5 cc IM
-0.2 cc into site
Q15min
Anaphylactic reaction causing bronchospasm treatment
Aminophylline 250-500 mg IV slowly
Acute asthmatic attack stimulants
Aspirin, NSAIDs, pollen, mold, dirt, smoke, perfumes, paints, animal dander
Acute asthmatic attack treatment
Reassurance
Oxygen
IV Access
Emergency drugs for Asthmatic attack
Salbutamol Epinephrine Ipratropium Aminophylline Corticosteroids
Seizures involve transient symptoms of what?
Motor
Sensory
Psychic
Autonomic
Seizure Treatment
Safety Monitor airway Reassurance Valium Dilantin
Valium dosage
Diazepam 10-15mg Q10-20min
Acute rise in BP greater than 180/110
Hypertensive crisis
Hypertensive crisis treatment
Lower diastolic to 90-100 over 15 mins
Nifedipine
Sit at 45 degree angle
Nifedipine dosage
10mg SL
Insulin shock treatment
Conscious - oral sugar/orange juice
Unconscious - IV D50, glucagon IM
Lidocaine Toxicity treatment
Symptom based
- mental changes - observe
- hypotensive - vasopressors
- respiratory - oxygen, ephedrine
- convulsions - valium
Epinephrine reaction treatment
Thorazine
Demerol
DKA Symptoms
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Polyphagia
Kussmaul’s respirations
DKA treatment
ABCs
IV lifeline
Diabetic patient with coma of unknown etiology, what is a general rule of thumb for immediate treatment?
Give glucose
