Segment #3 Flashcards
Anaphylaxis involves ___ or more systems
2 (1 typ resp)
What type of heat problem is a extreme med emergency?
heat stroke
During ____ ______ release the ovaries release 2 hormones
Graffian Follicle
_____ is a form of dementia with professive loss of memory and cognitive function
Alchemiers
3 types of radiation?
1-alpha: weakest, 1st layer of skin
2-beta: medium, uppermost layer of skin
3-gamma: strongest, easily travels through body
Is a rattle snake bite life threatening? Is anti venom available?
No
Yes
4 good questions to ask SCUBA emergencies
1-time under water
2-number of dives
3-depth of each dive
4-gas mixture in SCUBA tanks
Moderate hypothermia is CBT between ___ and __
30-34 C
Is Leukotrine longer or shorter acting?
Longer
What is the leading cause of death between 2 wks and 1 yr?
SIDS
PAT triangle
W: work of breathing
A: appearance
C: circulation to skin
Where is H1 stored?
Mast cells
How long should you cool a burn?
Max 1-2 mins
1 cause of cardiac arrest in Peds is _____
Hypoxia
Thermal burns start above what temp?
115 Deg F
What is Epi taxis?
Nose bleed
Is the orb weaver spider harmful to humans?
No, not generally
_____ spasms stop water from entering the lungs leading to __
Laryngeal spasms, anoxia
What is….
- ice crystals form in the tissues
- white, waxy
- blisters
- necrosis in a few weeks
Frostbite
Where in the upper airways does inhalation burns occur?
Superglottic (hypo pharynx)
What is akathesia?
Restlessness
Hypothermia pulse checks should be how long?
30-45 sec
1 cause of shock is Peds is ______
Hypovolemia
Diff between 1, 2,3 Deg burns?
1: no blisters
2: blisters
3-no pain, waxey