Navedtra 14275 V 2 Chp 9

Front 1

Agina Pectoris:
signs and symptoms

Back 1

Pain from under the sternum.
Heavy feeling of pressure on the chest.
Burning feeling between the shoulder blades.
Anxiety.

Mahor cause: Extreme physical stress and emotional stress.

Front 2

Angina Pectoris:
Treatment

Back 2

Place pt in a 45-degree angle( sitting up )
Administer 100% O2 abd 1 nitroglycerin tablet sublinually.

Front 3

Shock:
Causes

Back 3

Allergic reaction.
Severe or extensice injuries.
Bites of stings from poisonous snakes or insects.
Severe pain or burns.
Loss of blood.
Digestion of posions.
Exposure to extreme heat or cold.
Electrical shock.
Emotional stress.
Gas posioning.
Certain Illnesses.

Front 4

Shock:
Signs and symptoms.

Back 4

Restlessness, anxiety, weakness, anxious or dull expression, and disorentation.
Weak rapid pulse.
Shallow irregular breathing.
Vacant dull eyes with dilated pupils.

Front 5

Shock:
Treatment

Back 5

Activate EMS.
Lay pt down.
Elevate the feet.
Keep pt warm & calm.
Maintain airway.

Front 6

Syncope:
signs and symptoms

Back 6

Weakness, dizziness, black spot in vision.
pale face, blue lips.
cold perspiration.
Rapid weak pulse.
Shallow breathing.

Front 7

Syncope:
Treatment

Back 7

Activate EMS
Lay pt down.
Elevate feet (trendeleburg style).
Lossen tight clothing.
Maintain airway.
Use an ammonia ampule.

Front 8

Anaphylactic Shock:
Signs and symptoms

Back 8

Itching and burning of the skin with flushing.
Cyanosis around the lips.
Swelling of the face and tongue.
Paleness.
Swelling of the blood vessels just underneath the skin.
Weak, rapid pulse.
Low blood pressure.
Dizziness.
Restlessness.
Painful, squeezing sensation in the chest.
Difficulty breathing.
Respiratory wheezing.
Nausea, vomiting.
Abdominal cramps
Diarrhea.

Front 9

Anaphylactic shock:
Tratment

Back 9

Activate EMS and provide BLS if needed.

Front 10

Hypoglycemia:
Signs and symptoms

Back 10

Extreme weakness.
Pale, moist skin.
Normal or shallow breathing.
Normal or rapid pulse.
Double vision.
Apathy of irritability.
Drooling.
Tingling and numbness in fingers or feet.
Dizziness.
Headaches.
Fainting.
Profuse sweating.
Eventual unconsciousness and coma.

Front 11

Hypoglycemia:
Treatment

Back 11

If severe activate EMS.
NEVER give unconscious pt oral liquids.
Give a drink of soda or presweetened juice or a piece of candy.
If pt is unconscious place a sugar cube under the tongue.

Front 12

Hyperventilation:
Signs and symptoms

Back 12

Anxiety, nerviousness, fear.
Dizziness or lightheadedness.
Blurred vision.
Dryness or bitterness of the mouth.
Tingling of the hands, feet, or area around the mouth.
Tightness or a lump in the throat.
Shortness of breath.
Pounding feeling of the heart.
Tired or weak.
Feeling of impending doom.
Rapid breathing.
Fainting.

Front 13

Hyperventilation:
Treatment

Back 13

Clam the pt and provide reassurance.
Try to get the pt to slow their breathing down.
Place a bag over the victim's mouth and nose.

Front 14

Asthma attacks:
Signs and symptoms

Back 14

Difficulty breathing.
Wheezing, gasping sounds when attempting to breathe.
coughing spasmodically and unproductively.
Cyanosis.

Front 15

Asthma attacks:
Treatment

Back 15

Sit the pt down.
Clam and reassure the pt.
If pt carried med's help them take the med.
Activate EMS if needed.

Front 16

Seizures:
Signs and symptoms

Back 16

Body becomes rigid and then jerks violently.
Jaw Clamped shut.
Foaming at the mouth.
Loss of consciousness.

Front 17

Seizures:
Treatment

Back 17

Activate EMS.
Lay pt down.
Lossen or remove tight clothing.
Turn pt on side with head extended and face slighly downward.
Maintain airway.
Do not restrain the pt unless they are in immediate danger.