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Epiglottitis |
• Sudden high fever • Painful swallowing • Drooling • Tripod position • Work of breathing while sitting still |
Commonly caused by bacterial infection that produces swelling of the epiglottis & partial obstruction. Usually a PEDs pt. |
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C.O.P.D. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
• SOB • Pursed lip breathing • Decreased ability to speak • Fever, cough • Increased resp. rate & effort • Tachy • Wheezing, rhonchi • Accessory muscle use |
A group of lungs diseases that block airflow causing breathing difficulty. *Bronchitis, Emphysema |
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SIGNS & SYMPTOMS Tension Pneumo |
• Very labored breathing • Low BP • Absent lungs sounds on one side • Distended neck veins • AMS • Narrowing pulse • Increased HR & RR • Possible penetrating chest injury • Tracheal deviation |
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Indications to check Blood Sugar level |
• AMS • Intoxicated appearance • Anxiety • Hunger • Cold, clammy skin • Elevated HR • Combativeness • Seizures |
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When does the Pancreas secrete insulin? |
When the blood glucose rises above about 90mg/mL. |
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Complications of Renal Disease |
• Hypotension • Muscle cramps • N/V • Infection @ access site • Hemorrhage @ access site |
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Care for Thermal Burns |
• Remove clothing & jewelry • Cool down • Ensure AW patency & assess breathing • Look for signs of AW injury (hoarse voice, Stridor, facial/nasal burns • Treat for shock • Complete primary assessment • Treat for shock • Eval. burns • Dress w/ dry sterile dressing |
Caused by scolding liquids, steam, contact w/ hot objects, flames/flaming liquids, gases, sunburn. |
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What are the six Ps? |
• Pain • Pallor • Paresthesia (tingling) • Pulses • Paralysis • Pressure |
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Glasgow Coma Scale GCS |
Eye Opening: 4 Spontaneous 3 |
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