Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
17 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
What happens at temperatures <24C?
|
autonomic and endocrinologica mechanisms for heat conservation become inactive
|
|
|
What occurs spontaneously when the core temp is <25C?
|
asystole and VF
|
|
|
What are the most common venomous snakes in the US?
|
pit vipers
|
|
|
What do ticks act as a vector for?
|
lyme disease, Q fever and Rocky mountain spotted fever
|
|
|
What are 3rd degree burns?
|
full thickness burns that destroy both epidermis and dermis
|
|
|
What is present in more than 70% of patients who present with tetnus?
|
history of injury
|
|
|
What has the same clinical symptoms as heat stroke?
|
thyroid storm
|
|
|
What is death from pit vipers associated with?
|
a disruption of coagulation and increase in capillary membrane permeability
|
|
|
What is the most common cause of morbidity and mortality associated with tetanus?
|
acute respiratory failure
|
|
|
What are gila monster bites associated with?
|
pain, edema and weakness
|
|
|
What is the most common vector born disease in the U.S.?
|
lyme's disease
|
|
|
How is tuaremia most commonly transmitted?
|
ticks
|
|
|
What is the most common rickettsiosis in the U.S.?
|
Rocky mountain spotted fever
|
|
|
How often is a history of tick bite elicited in patient's with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
|
only 60-70%
|
|
|
What 4 basic principles guide treatment for tetnus?
|
aggressive supportive treatment, administration of antitoxin, elimination of toxin production and active immunization
|
|
|
What are minor burns in children < 4 usually caused by?
|
contact with hot surfaces and liquid scald burns
|
|
|
When do J waves appear?
|
any degree <32 C
|
