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s/s of rupture of varices - pt will report of an abrupt onset of discomfort in the throat, may have
severe dysphagia, vomiting bright red blood (hematemesis),hypotension, and signs of shock. patients
who have liver disease.
s/s of lower GI bleed - hematochezia (bright red blood)- stool and blood...
medical paramedic fisdap
s/s of rupture of varices - pt will report of an abrupt onset of discomfort in the throat, may have
severe dysphagia, vomiting bright red blood (hematemesis),hypotension, and signs of shock. patients
who have liver disease.
s/s of lower GI bleed - hematochezia (bright red blood)- stool and blood are incorporated together
into the same substance, yet are easily distiguished from each other
What are the management of a seizure? - If trauma is noted c-spine precaution
Check blood sugar(treat it)
Provide ventilatory assistance(apnea)
Prepare to intubate, if difficult to bvm assistance
Benzodiazepine versed (midazalom)
petite mal seizures are also know as - absence seizures
present with little or no movement
What type of seizure pertains a limited portion of the brain? - partial seizure can be localized to
one side of the brain
A patient who is experiencing a seizure greater than 4-5 minutes or consecutive seizures without return
to consciousness is experiencing what kind of seizure ? - Staus epilepticus prepare to give a
benzodiazepines such as Midazolam, ask bystanders if patient had taken anti seizure meds.
You respond to a home of a patient who is experiencing facial drooping to the left side of his face with
slurred speech patient is alert and oriented with equal grips and pushes, what type of medical
emergency is this patient experiencing? - Bells palsy Bell's palsy is a viral infection. Bell's palsy is a
condition in which the muscles on one side of the face become weak or paralyzed, may present with
Stoke like symptoms
, Treating a patient with internal bleeding patient may present with cool clammy skins with a low blood
pressure - Treat for hypovolemic shock.
O2, blanket, rapid transport, IV fluids 12 lead monitor (VOMIT)
s/s of upper GI bleed - Melena - black tarry sticky odorous stool and blood blended together into
one substance; blood cannot be distinguished from stool
S/S of esophageal varices (pg, 1183-1184) - signs of liver disease
fatigue
weight loss
jaundice
anorexia
edematous abdomen
pruritus(sever itching of the skin)
abdominal pain
nausea/vomiting
General management for upper gi bleed of esophageal varices - Fluid resuscitation
aggressive suctioning
s/s of peptic ulcer disease(upper gi bleed) - experience epigastrium that subsides or disminished
immediately after eating
pain is described as:
burning or gnawing
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