Diabetic Emergencies Diabetes: a chronic disease of the endocrine system caused by a decrease in the secretion or activity of insulin. Diabetics don’t make enough insulin to regulate the blood…
Behavior: how a person acts Abnormal behavior: deviates from society’s norms and expectations Maladaptive behavior: unable to properly adapt to challenging circumstances Behavioral Emergency: disorders characterized by abnormal and maladaptive…
Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding: rapidly result in hypovolemic shock. Evaluate: Is the airway open, obstruction due to vomiting blood is common Is the patient in shock Is active bleeding present Upper…
Common causes of acute abdomen: Bacterial contamination: infection in the bowel or peritonitis Chemical irritation: leakage of blood or bile into wrong space Peritoneal inflammation: bacterial, chemical or trauma Bleeding:…
Abdominal Emergencies Acute abdomen: abdominal pain not due to injury Very difficult to make a diagnosis in the field - probably impossible Digestive System/Gastrointestinal System [fourcol_one]Solid Liver Spleen Pancreas Kidneys…