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list the safety precautions that must bwe followed when using the AED-DFBllators, automatic external defibrillators
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ensure it's properly prepared for use, check the cables, check the electrodes, and expiration date, document the testing and using of the AED. When the power is on and all attached to the person, must say "ALL CLEAR". nothing can touch the patient. always perform sweep head-to-toe, when you check the patient is all clear...
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list causes of altered mental status
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partial foreign body airway obstruction, lung disease, smoke inhalation, oxygen-poor enviroment, congestive heart failure, gross external hemorrhage, internaal bleeding, diabetes alcohol, epilepsy, insulin access, oxygen deprivaation, or drug overdose, uremia, tauma, infection, psychiatric disese, stroke(AEIOU TIPS)
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how should an EMT take care about such patient?
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high oxygen, rapid transport to the hospital
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signs and symptoms of Heart attack
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chest pain, left arm pain, left shoulder pain, lower jaw pain, throat pain, epigastrig discomfort, shortness of breath, sudden weakness, nausea(sick to a stomach), diaphoresis(sweaty)
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Define cardiogenic shock+ importance of taking vital signs to determine patient management
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if the heart tissues are damaged, as during the heart attack, it doesn't pump its full capacity, adn the blood doesn't go to the shole body, result in shock. BP measurement is important to evaluate thoracic aortic aneurysm or dissection
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define anaphylactic shock, causes, symptoms, treatment
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when the body is exposed to a substance that the body is highly allergic to it results in an allergic reaction. The blood vessels close to skin dilate and the skin becomes red or pink in that area. The tissues release hhystamine and other substances that cause thightenin of the airways. Stop anything that could case the shock( sting, drug, food). ABCDE- airway, breathing, circulation, disability, exposure.Raise patient's legs, adrenaline,establish airway, high flow oxygen,
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causes of cardiovascular diseases
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smoking, lack of excercise, obesity, heredity, hypertension, age, sex, cocain use, high cholesterol, diabetes, race
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