EMT - Emergency Medical Technician by Kolmetz Melodie;

Author:Kolmetz, Melodie;
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Keywords
Publisher: BarCharts, Inc.

Bleeding: Should be treated with direct pressure; if bleeding is profuse or not controlled with direct pressure, a tourniquet may be applied; time of tourniquet application should be noted; there are also several hemostatic agents available to stop bleeding; reference local protocols

Acute coronary syndrome: Results from lack of oxygen to the heart muscle; symptoms may include chest discomfort, shortness of breath, anxiety, nausea, sweating, and abnormal vital signs; treatment consists of assessment, oxygen administration, aspirin or nitroglycerin administration if appropriate and allowed by local protocols, and transport

Angina: Similar to acute coronary syndrome, although the symptoms are reversible with rest or nitroglycerin

Congestive heart failure (CHF): Failure of the heart to pump adequately, allowing fluid to back up; symptoms can include shortness of breath, tachycardia, diaphoresis, anxiety, pedal edema, enlarged liver, and pink or frothy sputum; treatment is supportive with transport and ALS

Cardiac arrest: Evidence-based medical guidelines regarding cardiac arrest management and automated external defibrillator (AED) use change regularly; consult guidelines, and become certified in current CPR techniques; early defibrillation saves lives

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