Heat Emergencies
Heat illness: increased CBT due to inadequate thermolysis Heat cramps: pains in muscles exercising in hot environment. Excessive loss of salt and water in sweat. Care: move to cool, sips…
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December 20, 2016
Environmental | Quick Study Reference
Medical condition caused or exacerbated by weather, terrain, atmospheric pressure or other local factors. Risk factors that make it more likely: Old or young age General health Fatigue Existing medical…
December 20, 2016
Know The Difference Between Right & Left Heart Failure
Great video discussing the differences between right and left sided heart failure. This is another vital topic you need to know to succeed in EMS. Just as important is knowing…
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December 12, 2016
Abdominal Emergencies | GI Bleeding
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…
November 29, 2016
Abdominal Emergencies | Causes & Management
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:…
November 29, 2016