Transcript 15.11 First Aid for Sudden Illness

15.11
Pages 432-435
LEQ: How does a specific
injury require a specific type
of first aid?
Heart Attack
• Coronary Thrombosis, Coronary Occlusion,
Myocardial Infarction (MI or AMI)
• When one or more of the coronary arteries are
blocked (Lab: CKMB + )
• S/S: Severe Chest Pain, Radiates to Jaw, Arm, and
Neck, SOB, Lips or nail beds may become blue, The
victim may feel anxious, weak, and apprehensive,
N/V, diaphoresis, and loss of consciousness may
occur
• Female patients do not always present the same way
as males (Watch Carefully and Eval the HX)
CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)
• When a clot prevents blood flow to a part of the
brain (TIA: Intermittent Claudication)
• S/S:Varies, Numbness, Paralysis on One Side,
Pupils are Unequal, Mental Confusion, Slurred
Speech, N/V, Dyspnea, Dysphagia, or Loss of
Consciousness
• YOU MUST GET HELP IMMEDIATELY (Au Hr)
• TPA may be given (Tissue Plasminogen Activator)
which is also known as a clot buster
Fainting (Syncope)
• When there is a temporary reduction in blood
supply to the brain
• Dizziness, Diaphoresis, Extreme Pallor, Cold
Skin, Nausea, Numbness & Tingling in the feet
and hands (lay them in recover position)
• Once in the recovery position, use cool water
on their face, look for other injuries, and keep
them flat until their color improves and they
feel better
• Fainting can be a S/S of a serious illness or
condition so monitor the patient closely
Convulsion (Seizure)
• Can occur w Hyperthermia, Head Injuries, Brain
Disease, Epilepsy, ETOH WD, or Drug OD
• During a Seizure, the victim may shake violently
and loose all ability to control their body
• Keep all dangerous items away and try to keep the
head protected with a pillow, blanket, etc..
• DO NOT restrain them or place anything in the pts
mouth
• Monitor the time, body parts involved, and if the
patient vomits to report to EMS
Diabetic Reactions
• DIABETIC COMA
• INSULIN SHOCK
• Hyperglycemia
• Hypoglycemia
• Flush Face, Fruity Breath,
• Excited, Nervous, Shaky,
tongue dry, labored
Irritable, Confused,
prolonged breathing,
Behavior Change, Pale
Hypotension, Tachycardia,
Face, Shallow Rapid
Dry Skin,
Respirations, Normal BP,
Pounding Pulse,
• Results from an insufficient
Diaphoresis, Trembling
dose of Insulin
• If Conscious have them
drink a high sugar liquid
• Look for Glucogon Shot