HLTH 216 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Coronary Circulation, Myocardial Infarction, Defibrillation
7 Mar 2017
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Asthma: if responsive, lay patient on back w head & shoulders slightly elevated, if unresponsive, open airway, check breathing. Inhale through nose: hold several seconds, exhale slowly, don"t breath into paper bag. Wipe the victim"s forehead w a cool, wet cloth: doesn"t quickly regain responsiveness, yes check breathing. Position the patient on his/her back. around the victim"s neck. Consider elevating the legs 5-12in if vomiting occurs or is anticipated, turn the victim on his/her side. Do not give the victim anything to eat/drink. Do not put: cushion the victim"s head. Turn anything btw the victim"s teeth: no offer your help. Diabetic emergencies: diabetes: insulin is lacking or ineffective, excess sugar remains in bl, type i juvenile-onset (insulin-dependent) If condition doesn"t improve in (cid:883)5minutes give (cid:883)5more grams of sugar. If you are unsure whether it is high or low bl sugar, provide same care as you would for low bl sugar.
