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27 Cards in this Set
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Shock (symptoms) |
Pale, cool, clammy Restlessness, weakness Fear, anxiety Confusion, disorientation Weak, rapid pulse Shallow, rapid respiration Blue coloured lips and fingernails |
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Shock (treatment) |
WARTS warmth ABCs Rest and assurance Treatment (treat cause of stress) Semi prone (recovery position) |
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Anaphylaxis (symptoms) |
Generalized itchiness, rash (red) , hives Difficulty breathing, including wheezing Lower level of concentration Swelling of central facial features |
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Anaphylaxis (treatment) |
Some may have medication such as epipen, help administer medication if it’s available. Asses responsiveness, maintain open airway, begin CPR if needed Call EMS (or have someone else call EMS) Treat for shock |
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Aspiration (symptoms) |
Coughing Raspy breathing Pain in chest Nausea Distress, anxiety |
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Aspiration (treatment) |
Most ppl cope well coughing Asses responsiveness maintain open airway, start CPR if needed Advise victim to seek medical help if breathing difficulty occurs within 72 hours Treat for shock Arrange transportation to hospital if coughing continues or breathing or level on consciousness is a problem |
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Asthma (symptoms) |
Difficulty breathing Anxiety Wheezing |
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Asthma (treatment) |
Assist victim to comfy position. Usually sitting against wall Help victim take any medication they have Loosen tight clothes around neck and chest Assist or encourage pursed lip breathing Treat for shock If attack continues or is servere contact EMS |
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hyperventilation (symptoms) |
High rate of respiration, panting Lightheaded, weak, headache Tingling of hands feet and area around the mouth Confusion, unconscious |
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hyperventilation (symptoms) |
High rate of respiration, panting Lightheaded, weak, headache Tingling of hands feet and area around the mouth Confusion, unconscious |
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Hyperventilation (treatment) |
Asses responsiveness, maintain open airway, start cpr if needed Encourage or assist pursed lip breathing Treat for shock If it is ongoing or decreased level of consciousness arrange transportation to hospital |
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Respiratory distress |
Difficulty breathing Cyanosis anxiety Shock |
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Respiratory distress (treatment) |
Asses responsiveness, maintain open airway, start cpr if needed Assist or encourage pursed lip breathing Treat for shock If breathing problems are servere or ongoing or decrease in consciousness arrange for ride to hospital. |
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Respiratory distress (treatment) |
Asses responsiveness, maintain open airway, start cpr if needed Assist or encourage pursed lip breathing Treat for shock If breathing problems are servere or ongoing or decrease in consciousness arrange for ride to hospital. |
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Angina (symptoms) |
Back (Definition) |
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Respiratory distress (treatment) |
Asses responsiveness, maintain open airway, start cpr if needed Assist or encourage pursed lip breathing Treat for shock If breathing problems are servere or ongoing or decrease in consciousness arrange for ride to hospital. |
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Angina (symptoms) |
Back (Definition) |
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Angina (treatment) |
Back (Definition) |
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Heart attack (symptoms) |
Back (Definition) |
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Heart attack (treatment) |
Back (Definition) |
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Cardiac arrest (symptoms) |
Back (Definition) |
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Cardiac arrest (treatment) |
Back (Definition) |
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Stroke (symptoms) |
Back (Definition) |
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Stroke (treatment) |
Back (Definition) |
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External bleeding symptoms |
Back (Definition) |
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External bleeding treatment |
Back (Definition) |
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Internal abdominal bleeding symptoms |
Back (Definition) |
