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
What is tardive diskinesia?
Rapid eye movement/tongue movement-late
C0 binds to hemoglobin ___x stronger then 02
257
In electrical burns, severity depends on.. (4 things)
1-type of current
2-amount of current
3-path of current
4-duration of contact with current
Estrogen and progesterone control the ____ ______ releasing hormone
Gonadotropic Releasing Hormone (GnRh)
Pressure is increased ___ atmospher for very ___ feet of depth
1, 33
What is parkinsonism?
Fine motor movement shakes
The _______ is the only ones to leave stinger behind
Honeybee
What is the most common cause of lower resp tract infections in Peds?
RSV
What is the #1 concern with electrical burns?
Cardiac dysthymias
What is the med to for anaphjylaxis?
Epi, 1: 1000 IM or SC .3-.5 mg
Ventolin and Atrovent
—> 2.5-5 and 250-500 mcg
What childhood illness is worse at night?
Croup
3 things in tx with chemical burns?
1-pep
2-remove clothing with chemical on the,
3-flush, and dry off if on skin
Is the scorpion deadly to humans?
No
Mild Hypothermia is CBT….
34-35 C
In elderly females, what 2 hornets do the ovaries release?
Estrogen, progesterone
What is the normal CBT?
36.9
What is acute dystonia?
Tension of head/neck muscles
What is, if filters become clogged, pressure builds up, gradually causing loss of peripheral vision
Glaucoma
C0 posioning s&s
- altered
- normal skin color
- headache
- sob
- lethargy
Severe hypothermia is CBT….
-30C
What is the formular for min systolic BP?
70+2x age of pt
What is a viral infection causing inflammation of the bronchioles?
Bronchitis
_____ % of drownings involve drugs or alcohol
75%
What is the incubation period for rabies?
2-16 weeks
4 common ped meds?
1-Tylenol
2-tempura
3-amoxil
4-Ritalin
Chemical burns will specifically affect what 2 organs?
Liver and kidneys
H1 can cause ___ spacing and vasodilation
Third
RSV stand for?
Respiratory syncytial virus
Ped febrile seizures temp is typically???
Above 39.2 C
What type of hot emergency is from execessive loss of salt?
Heat cramps
What 2 types of toxins are involved with spider bites
Neurotoxin: poisonous to nerves or nerve cells
Cytotoxic: causing cell death/ local tissue necrosis
Any infant in shock is _____ until proven otherwise
Septic
Tc position for SCUBA emergencies
Trendel or left lateral
What hypothermia has shivering?
Mild
SCUBA pts develop apathy and euphoria due to increased levels of ____ in the blood stream
Nitrogen
What spider doesn’t make webs, but run down prey?
Thin legged wolf spider
Hypothermia is CBT less than?
35 C