Signs Symtoms And Treatment Of Illness And Injuries Flashcards

Question

Deep vein thrombosis Signs and symptoms?

Answer 1

Swelling of the calf Pain or tenderness in the leg Redness of the affected leg Some people may not find out that they have DVT until pulmonary embolism and occurs. in addition to the above the symptoms include: Chest pain when taking a deep breath Shortness of breath

Answer 2

Raise leg at least 6 inches Loosen tight clothing If pulmonary embolism occurs give oxygen Monitor breathing and pulse Cool medlink

Answer 3

In courage passengers to carry out in seed exercises as illustrated in the discovery magazine and the in-flight health video

Answer 4

Cassity recognises the onset of an attack Feels weak and faint Possible hunger Muscle tremors May appear confused Sweating Looks pale Skin feels cold and clammy Is stronger than normal pulse Shallow breathing Possible unconsciousness may develop

Answer 5

Help casualty to sit on I down and give him sugary substance If improves give more sweet food or drink and let rest until fully recovered If worse call medlink Monitor breathing and pulse

Answer 6

Dry skin Rapid pulse Deep breathing Breath smells faintly like nail varnish

Answer 7

Make casualty comfortable as possible Call medlink Monitor breathing and pulse If unsure which type of diabetes packs is suffering from treat for two little sugar the amount of sugar given Will not worsen the condition

Answer 8

Chew gum Suck sweet Swallow with mouth wide open Pop ears Still complains of a pain contact medlink.

Answer 9

Contractions every half an hour. | Water may break at this stage

Answer 10

Reassure mother and make as comfortable as possible Massage lower back Inform captain and call medlink Page for a medical helper Select place on aircraft with maximum space and privacy prepare blankets pillows boiled water sanitary pads oxygen bottles biohazard kit and maternity care from the in-flight medical kit use the biohazard weights back to dispose of all souls items.

Answer 11

Contractions are much closer once every five minutes The mother want to bear down

Answer 12

Have a floor with newspapers towels blankets Help mother into a half sitting position with legs raised Support back and shoulders Push with each contraction When babies head is visible stop pushing and begin panting Baby's head and shoulders will appear on the baby will be expelled naturally Support baby baby will be slippery handled carefully If umbilical cord is wrapped around the babies net check that it is loose and very carefully pull it over the head to avoid strangulation. Wipe away any mucus from baby's mouth or nose Baby should start to cry at this point if no crying check breathing carry out CPR if necessary Baby in a clean cloth and laid across the mothers abdomen.

Answer 13

Mild contractions until the placenta is delivered

Answer 14

Encourage mother to push placenta out To not toll on the umbilical cord Keep your centre in plastic bag for doctor to examine Clean the mother Gently massaged lower abdomen to help the uterus to contract and stop bleeding

Answer 15

Provide warm water clean towel and sanitary pad for mother Keep baby and placenta package near the mother

Answer 16

Straight away wipe away any fluid from its mouth. Clean baby Wrap baby up with anything soft and warm Do not cut the umbilical cord

Answer 17

Falls unconscious suddenly Lets out strange cry Becomes rigid for a few seconds with arching of the back Breathing May stop for a short time Lips may turn blue Convulsive movements begin Sure maybe clenched loss of bladder or bowel control survival they appear at the mouth blood stained if clips or tongue is bitten. Muscles relax finally and breathing becomes normal Regains consciousness after usually within a few minutes May want to sleep following an epileptic fit

Answer 18

If possible support fall Do not move unless in danger Protect from hurting self by padding area around casualty To not forcibly restrained movements Do not put anything in mouth or try to open And convulsions sees place on recovery position stay with him until he is completely recovered call medlink Note if small child has epileptic fit apply wet sponge or towel if above 38.c

Answer 19

A brief loss of consciousness Slow and weak pulse Looks pale Sweating Skin is cold

Answer 20

If conscious sit down asked lean forward place head between his knees Take deep breaths If unconscious lay down raise legs and monitor breathing and pulse Call medlink if pax does not recover Do not give oxygen

Answer 21

Body temperature higher than 38 or 100.4 Headache Muscle aches Shivering Sweating Lack of appetite Dehydration Weakness Modern receiver is not harmful but I feel above 40.c or 104.f can be dangerous and matrical seizures in very young children

Answer 22

Offer paracetamol Offer plenty of fluids Remove extra blankets and closing so he can leave the body and help lower the body temperature Luke warm towel applied to forehead or neck. Ice or cold water should not be used as it may cause shivering which will raise body temperature

Answer 23

Nausea and vomiting Abdominal pain Diarrhoea Headache Fever Possible shock

Answer 24

Lie down and rest Plenty of bland fluids to drink Treat for shock Call Medlink if vomiting or diarrhoea become severe or persistent

Answer 25

Pain or tenderness Bruising and swelling D formation of injured area visible broken bones Poor blood flow in affected area Inability to move injured area Shock

Answer 26

Do not straighten If visible do not push back in Control any bleeding cover the wound with a dressing and secure it with a bandage. Use a splint to pack for closed fracture only or a triangular bandage Offer a pain killer Check for circulation by feeling nail bed. Reapply bandages more loosely if necessary. Check every 10 mins Monitor casualty particularly for any signs of shock Call medlink

Answer 27

Viselike chest pain which may spread to do your and down one or both arms pain eases with rest Shortness of breath Tiredness which is often sudden and extreme Feeling of anxiety

Answer 28

Sit comfortably Assist in taking medicine Give oxygen Encourage casualty to rest pain should ease within a few minutes If pain persists suspect and treat for heart attack Call medlink

Answer 29

Continuous viselike chest pain which spreads down one or both arms and does not ease with rest. Discomfort in the abdomen may feel similar to severe indigestion Difficulty in breathing gasping for air Dizziness or collapse Pale grey skin Lips turn blue Rapid weak and irregular pulse Profuse sweating Shock Unconsciousness may develop Breathing and heartbeat may stop

Answer 30

Treat on spot Make comfortable in half sitting position Assist in taking medicine Loosen tight clothing Give oxygen Use AED treat shock If unconscious with breathing put in the recovery position If not breathing normally start CPR Call medlink

Answer 31

Over breathing (deep as fast) Dizziness Tingling sensation in the hands Muscle spasm in hands and feet No apparent change in skin colour

Answer 32

Reassure casualty Breath slowly If persists use paper bag If casual tea insists on using oxygen give oxygen but term term bottle off Call medlink

Answer 33

Headache and dizziness Rapid distress breathing and gasping Fatigue Blueish discolouration of the skin

Answer 34

Give oxygen Loosen tight clothing Call medlink

Answer 35

Cramp like pain in her lower abdomen Vaginal bleeding Shock Loss of fetus

Answer 36

Reassure mother place her in half sitting position Do you sanitary pad or clean towel to use Check and record pulse and breathing rate Keep any expelled material for medical inspection out of another sight if possible Do you have oxygen by disposable masks if necessary Keep mother warm. Call medlink

Answer 37

Encourage blood by squeezing edges of wooded area wash with soap and running water consult Dr soon as possible

Answer 38

Sitdown head forward Pinch soft part of nose Do not lean back Breath through mouth Don't speak, swallow, cough or sniff Spit out any blood from mouth Apply cold compress to bridge of nose Release at ten mins intervals till stops This continues beyond 30 minutes contact medlink

Answer 39

Rapid and shallow breathing Pulse rate increases but is weak and irregular Pale grey skin Lips turn blue Weakness and dizziness Restless and anxious Nausea and possible vomiting Sweating and col clammy skin Thirsty Finally heart may stop

Answer 40

Treat any obvious cause of shock if possible example external bleeding Like I shall see down ways of support legs to improve blood supply is a vital organs Loosen tight clothing Keep casual warm Do not give anything to eat or drink If thirsty moisten lips with water If unconscious with breathing place in recovery position CPR AED are needed if there is no breathing Monitor him breathing and pulse Call medlink

Answer 41

Irritation eyes nose and throat Difficulty in breathing Coughing Burning sensation around nose or mouth Unconsciousness may develop Breathing and heart beat may stop

Answer 42

Remove casualty from areas of smoke or fumes Give oxygen If unconscious with breathing putting recovery position CPR and AED are needed if no breathing Call medlink

Answer 43

Possible pain or tenderness in The neck or back Numbness or weakness in legs and arms difficulty in moving limbs Loss of sensation in areas below injured area Difficulty in breathing Irregularity in the normal curve of the spine

Answer 44

If possible do not move pax from where u found them Check where casualty has loss of movement to determine severity Get helper and Keep head aligned with neck and spine Use thick padding such as blankets coats on either side of his head to support it Call medlink

Answer 45

Pain or tenderness Bruising and swelling Inability to move or pain when moving injured area

Answer 46

Set in comfortable position raise and support affected area. Use cold compress on affected area for about 15 minutes Apply even pressure on the affected area by surrounding the area with soft padding secured with a bandage Raise and support the injured limb to reduce blood flow to the injury Check circulation and reapply bandage more loosely necessary check again every 10 minutes

Answer 47

Sudden severe headache May be confused and anxious Possible paralysis on one side or both sides of the body dribbling from the mouth slurred speech bus of bladder or bowel control Unconsciousness may develop Breathing and heartbeat may stop

Answer 48

Place casualty down with head and shoulder slightly raised turn head to one side place towel or cloth to absorb dribble. Loosen tight clothing To not give anything to eat or drink Monitor breathing and pulse If unconscious with breathing put in the recovery position Apply CPR and AED if no breathing Call medlink

Answer 49

Give paper bag as it may aggravate a more serious illness.

Answer 50

Hysteria is a subconscious condition caused by psychological stress

Answer 51

Attention seeking Loss of control of behaviour If unconscious, it can be distinguished from other attacks by following: Face does not change colour Person will resist any attempt to open eyes Usually falls on something soft,will not usually hit head or bite tongue Seldom occurs unless person present

Answer 52

Take pax to less observed area. Do not give more attention than necessary

Answer 53

A conscious casualty or an onlooker may tell you poisoning has occurred Feels unwell, nausea, vomiting Cramping abdominal pain Diarrhoea, possibly blood stained Possible shock External features such as suspect drug container or alcohol bottles may be clues Possible unconsciousness

Answer 54

Open airway and monitor breathing and pulse Put pax in recovery position If chemical on skin- flush away any residual chemical on the skin with plenty of cold water If swallowed poison drug or food- do not induce vomiting as this may do further harm. Maintain open airway, breathing and circulation and try identifying poison. Food poisoning- plenty bland fluids For drug poisoning- keep airway clear and recovery position Call medlink if vomiting or diarrhoea become severe.

Answer 55

Temperature over 38.c or 100.4.F And one or more of the following: ``` Obviously unwell Persistent couching Breathing difficulties Persistent bloody diarrhoea Persistent vomiting Skin rash Bruising or bleeding without injury Severe headache Joint and muscle pain ```

Answer 56

Confusion, lose of memory Wound on scalp Clear liquid or watery blood flowing from ears & nose Dropping one side of face Dizziness & nausea Mild headache Unequal pupil size

Answer 57

Pain and tenderness in neck and back Numbness in legs and arms Difficulty moving limbs Loss sensation below affected area Irregularity in the curve of the spine Difficulty in breathing

Answer 58

Reclining position with head slightly raised Keep warm Give O2 Dress open wounds

Answer 59

Do not move pax if possible Determine nature and severity: >ask to move toes >test for loss of movement >test to see they can feel your touch Stabilise neck Put thick padding

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