Medical emergencies Flashcards
What does AED stand for?
Automated external defibrillator
What is a vasovagal scope?
Fainting
Signs of a vasovagal scope?
Sweating
yawning
Low BP
Low pulse
feeling sick
Symptoms of a vasovagal scope?
Dizzy light headed
Collapse
Loss of consciousness
Causes of vasovagal scope?
Anxiety
Pain
Fasting
Temperature
Sudden rise from lying
Treatment of a vasovagal scope?
Lie flat
Elevate legs
Oxygen
Glucose drink once awake
What is an asthma attack?
Narrowing of the brachial airways
What is an asthma attack caused by?
Stress/exercise
Infection/Illness
Signs of asthma…
Expiratory wheeze
Cyanosis
Tachycardia
Respiratory rate severe
Symptom of asthma…
Breathlessness
Coughing
Unable to complete a sentence in a single breath
Anxiety and stress
Treatment for asthma attack?
Sit up
2 Puffs of salbutamol (every 10 mins)
999 if fails
Rebreathe bag 15L 02
