OS Final Flashcards
syncope in anxious pt tx by…
Trendelenburg position
loss of consciousness in dental off mostly due to…
hypoxia, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia
cerebral ischemia produces…
unconsciousness
main criteria to recognize unconscious pt
loss of protective reflexes
lack of response to stimulus
meds to tx anaphylaxis
EPI
solu-cortef
benadryl
tx of urticaria
antihistamines
seizure is…
abnormal electrical discharge in brain
clinical sign in many med emergencies such as epileptic crisis, LA overdose, insulin shock, psychogenic stress
seizure
most common cause of respiratory distress…
hyperventilization
avoid vasodepressor .02 administration
Problematic conditions in respiratory distressed pt
hyperventilation
COPD
airway obstruction
asthma
med for pt with chest pain
nitroglycerin
classic signs of hypoglycemia
headache
pale moist skin
altered level of consciousness
tx for insulin shock
oral carbonates to a conscious pt
should you trust a commercial emergency kit?
no,make your own
how to prevent orthostatic episode
have pt sit upright before standing