Medical emergencies

• What is asthma characterized by?


  Narrowing of the airway
• What is anaphylaxis?


  A severe allergic reaction
• What causes an epileptic fit?


  Disruption of electrical activity within the brain
• What can lead to hypoglycaemia and diabetic coma?


  Not following insulin or missing meals
• What is angina associated with?


  Narrowed heart vessels due to artery disease
• What is a myocardial infarction commonly known as?


  A heart attack
• What can happen if a person with previous heart disease does not follow their medication?


  They may experience serious health complications
• What are the signs and symptoms of an asthma attack?


  • Breathlessness
  • Blueness of lips
  • Wheezing
  • Difficulty breathing
• What are the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis?


  • Rapid facial swelling
  • Rash
  • Breathing difficulty
  • Tingling of extremities
• What are the signs and symptoms of hypoglycaemia?


  • Loss of consciousness
  • Seizure
  • Dazed and sleepy
  • No memory of fit
  • Trembling
  • Cold and clammy skin
  • Irritable and aggressive
  • Drowsy and slurred speech
  • Confusion
• What are the signs and symptoms of angina and myocardial infarction?


  • Irregular pulse
  • Shallow breathing
  • Chest pain
  • Breathlessness
  • Nausea
  • Clutching of chest
  • Grey appearance
  • Possible collapse
  • Crushing chest pain not relieved by GTN
• How do the symptoms of an asthma attack differ from those of anaphylaxis?


  Asthma attacks primarily involve breathing difficulties, while anaphylaxis includes rapid swelling and rash
• What is the relationship between hypoglycaemia and diabetic coma?


  Hypoglycaemia can lead to diabetic coma if not managed properly
• What is the significance of recognizing the signs of a myocardial infarction?


  Early recognition can lead to timely medical intervention and potentially save lives