Medical Emerg.

• Syncope


  A loss of consciousness for a short period of time
• Syncope


  • It can happen when there is a sudden change in the blood flow to the brain
  • Blood pressure is too low (a condition called hypotension) and the heart doesn't pump enough oxygen to the brain
• Signs and Symptoms of Syncope

  • Nausea and/or vomiting
  • Sweaty palms
  • Lightheadedness
  • Blacking out
  • Changes in vision such as seeing spots or having tunnel vision
  • Headaches
• Stroke


  Insufficient oxygen or nutrients to the brain
• Stroke


  • It can be due to a blockage to part of the brain of when a blood vessel in the brain bursts
  • Parts of the brain can become damaged or die
• Signs and Symptoms of Stroke

  • Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
  • Sudden confusion
  • Trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech
  • Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
  • Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination

  
• Hypoglycemia


  A condition in which your blood sugar (glucose) level is lower than the standard range

  
• Hypoglycemia


  • Due to an influx of insulin
  • Often related to type I diabetes
  • When blood glucose levels fall below 70 mg/dL
• Common causes of diabetic hypoglycemia

  • Taking too much insulin or diabetes medication
  • Not eating enough
  • Postponing or skipping a meal or snack
  • Increasing exercise or physical activity without eating more or adjusting your medications
  • Drinking alcohol
• Signs and Symptoms of Hypoglycemia

  • Fast heartbeat
  • Shaking
  • Sweating
  • Nervousness or anxiety
  • Irritability or confusion
  • Dizziness
  • Hunger

  
• Airway obstruction


  • Known as foreign body airway obstruction
  • Happens when a small item gets stuck in the airway and makes it hard for the person to breathe

  
• Grand Mal Seizure


  -Type of seizure that involves loss of consciousness and violent muscle contractions

  -Usually caused by epilepsy, but may have other triggers, such as low blood sugar, high fever and stroke

  -Has 2 stages: Loss of consciousness, occurs first and lasts about 10-20 seconds, followed by muscle convulsions that usually last for less than 2 minutes.
• Grand Mal Seizure


  Signs/symptoms

  -aura, muscle rigidity and stiff muscles, incontinence, mental confusion, lip/tongue biting.
• Myocardial Infarction


  -Blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle

  -Heart attack usually occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow to the heart. Without blood, tissue loses oxygen and dies
• Myocardial Infarction


  Signs/symptoms: chest pains, shortness of breath, pain left arm, fatigue, lightheadedness, abnormal heartbeat, and anxiety
• Asthma


  -Condition in which a person's airways become inflamed, narrow and swell, and produce extra mucus, making it difficult to breathe.

  -Can be minor or it can interfere with daily activities, in some cases life-threatening attack
• Asthma


  Signs/symptoms: coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing
• Hyperventilation


  -Rapid or deep breathing, usually caused by anxiety or panic. This over-breathing leaves you feeling breathless. When you breathe, you inhale oxygen and exhale CO2.
• Hyperventilation


  Signs/symptoms: light headedness, dizziness, and gasping for air
• Anaphylactic Shock


  -Rare but severe allergic reaction that can be deadly if not treated right away

  -Most often caused by an allergy to food, insect bites, and certain medications.

  -Shot of drug called epinephrine is needed immediately, and you should call 911 for emergency medical help
• Anaphylactic Shock


  Signs/symptoms: hives, mental confusion, low BP, dizziness
• Angina Pectoris


  -Type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to heart

  -Severe pain in the chest, often also spreading to shoulders, arms, and neck, caused by an inadequate blood supply to the heart.

  -Angina is a symptom of coronary heart disease
• Angina Pectoris


  Signs/symptoms: feels like squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness, or pain in chest. It can be sudden or recur over time