medic cont Flashcards

1
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DVT =

A

Deep vein thrombosis

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2
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what are some preventative measures of DVT

A

Drink enough water;
* Have an aspirin;
* Move and do legs exercise.

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3
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what are some risk factors of DVT?

A

Age (over 40);
* Prolonged bed rest;
* Estrogen levels (contraceptive pills);
* Obesity;
* Pregnancy;
* Recent surgery (doctors give
medication to prevent blood loss);
* Varicose veins;
* Women who are smoking and taking
contraceptive pills.

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4
Q

if someone goes into shock should you let them eat or drink ?

A

Even though the
casualty feels thirsty
DO NOT allow them
to eat or drink,

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5
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what are some signs of shock?

A

Pale, cool, sweaty skin,
feeling faint, shivering,
* Rapid, shallow
breathing,
* Grey –blue skin: lips,
fingernail beds,
* Weakness , dizziness,
nausea, possible
vomiting,
* Thirst.

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6
Q

if someone has hypoglycaemia should you give them insulin ?

A

no

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7
Q

Vomiting or diarrhoea, what should you do if someone is suffering from this ?

A

Give the casualty plenty of bland fluids, slowly and often
Suitable are „isotonic“ glucose drinks or add salt (1 teaspoon/liter)
and sugar (4 or 5 teaspoons/liter) to either water or other similarly
prepared drink and offer to the passenger
When the appetite returns, give only bland, starchy food for 24
hours

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8
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what should you not do if someone is suffering from hypothermia

A

don’t give them alcoholic
drinks;
➢ don’t massage the limbs;
➢ don’t move them roughly or
suddenly (risk of shock);
➢ don’t use radiant heat (fire,
electric heaters).

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9
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what should you do if someone is suffering from hypothermia

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➢ cover them with blankets,
clothes, sheets;
➢ give them warm drinks and
energy-rich foods (soups, hot
chocolate, chocolate);
➢ replace wet clothes with dry
ones;
➢ keep the person in horizontal
position to reduce cardiac
workload.

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10
Q

what to do if someone has a stroke ?

A

Comfortable position
but not with legs raised
➢ GIVE OXYGEN
➢ Do not give anything to
eat or drink

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11
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what are some foods you should avoid if you have a headache

A

avoid red wine,
chocolate, cheese, they
contain certain amines

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