unit 4 Flashcards
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respiratory insufficiency
increased work of breathing
respiratory failure
unable to maintain adequate oxygenation
respiratory apnea
cessation of breathing >20 sec
respiratory arrest
cessation of breathing
airway obstruction
aspiration of foreign object
asphyxation
drowning, plastic bag over head
choking
universal sign
high pitched sound
can’t speak
BRUE
brief resolved unexplained event
apena
color change
muscle change
poisoning
ingestion/exposure to toxic substance
acetaminophen
N -acetlycysteine
aspirin
vit K
charcoal
O2
iron
emesis lavage
chelation therapy
hydrocarbon
NO VOMITING
intubate before gastric decontamination
corrosive
NPO
pain meds
NO VOMITING
lead
chealaton therapy >45
(<5WNL)
foreign object
removal
pass through stool
reyes syndrome
from aspirin
encephalopathy (brain swelling) & liver swelling
sign of Increased ICP
Cushings triad (HTN, bradycardia, respiratory changes)
glasgow coma scale
lower the score the deeper the coma
head injury occurs..
MVA
bicycle/sports
falls
concussion
neuro/cognitive change
immediate
1-3wks
possible LOC
concussion/laceration
tearing of vertebral tissue
CT/MRI
permanent damage
unconscious
skull fracture
CSF leak
CNS infection
increased ICP
(-/+) glucose
seizure precaution
what to do after head injury
stabilize the spine