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Sudden Illness

Chapter 15Slide2

Common Sudden Illnesses

Fainting.

Diabetic emergencies.

Seizures.

Stroke.

Poisoning.

Heart attack.

Shock.Slide3

General guidelines of care:

Do no further harm.

Monitor breathing and consciousness.

Help victim rest in most comfortable position.

Keep victim from getting chilled or overheated.

Reassure victim.

Give specific care needed.

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Fainting

Fainting:

partial or complete loss of consciousness caused by a temporary reduction of blood to the brain.

Signals:

Cool, pale or moist skin.

Nausea.

Numbness or tingling in fingers & toes.Slide5

Care for Fainting

Position victim on their back

Elevate the legs 12in.

Loosen restrictive clothing.

Check for any other conditions

Don’t give anything to eat or drink.

Don’t splash with water or slap face.

If victim recovers quickly & has no lasting signals, you may or may not need to call 9-1-1Slide6

Diabetic Emergencies

The condition in which the body doesn’t produce enough insulin or doesn’t use insulin effectively is

diabetes.

Insulin:

a hormone that helps sugar pass from bloodstream to cells

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Without a proper balance of sugar & insulin, cells will starve and body will not function properly.Slide7

Diabetic Emergencies

Two types:

Hyperglycemia: condition where blood sugar is too high

Hypoglycemia: condition where blood sugar is too lowSlide8

Signals

Changes in the level of consciousness, including dizziness, drowsiness and confusion.

Irregular breathing.

Abnormal pulse (rapid or weak).

Feeling or looking ill

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Care for Diabetic Emergency

Conscious victim:

Check/care for non and life-threatening conditions.

Look for a medical alert tag or ask the victim if they have diabetes.

If able to swallow, give them sugar in the form of fruit juice, candy or a non-diet sodaSlide10

Unconscious Victim

If the victim is unconscious—

Call 9-1-1

Don’t give them anything by mouth.

Monitor signs of life.

Keep them from getting overheated or chilledSlide11

Seizures

The chronic form of seizure is known as

epilepsy.

Seizures can range from mild blackouts to sudden, uncontrolled muscular contractions that can last several minutes.Slide12

Signals of Seizures

A change in the level of consciousness

Rhythmic jerking of the head and limbs

Urinating or defecating

Confusion

Drowsiness

Crying out

Becoming rigid

Holding the breath

Upward rolling of the eyesSlide13

Care for Seizures

Don’t restrain the victim.

Protect victim from injury

by removing nearby objects

After

the seizure, position them on one side so fluid can drain from the mouth.

Check for life-threatening conditions.

Stay with them until they are fully conscious & aware of their surroundings.

Call 9-1-1 Slide14

Stroke

Stroke:

disruption of blood flow to a part of the brain, causing permanent damage to brain tissue

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Ways to reduce the risk of a stroke:

Controlling blood pressure

Not smoking

Eating a healthy diet

Exercising regularly

Controlling diabetes

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Signals

Appearing or feeling ill, displaying abnormal behavior

Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg, often on only one side of the body

Difficulty speaking or being understood

Blurred or dimmed vision

Pupils of unequal size

Sudden severe headache

Dizziness

Confusion

Change in mood

Ringing in the ears

Loss of consciousness

Loss of bowel or bladder controlSlide16

F.A.S.T

Face —

Weakness on one side of the face.

Arm —

Weakness or numbness in one arm.

Speech —

Slurred speech or trouble speaking.

Time —

Time to call 9-1-1 if you see any of these signals. Slide17

Care for Stroke

Care for life-threatening conditions.

Call 9-1-1

Position him or her on one side (affected or paralyzed side down) to allow fluids to drain.

Stay with the victim until EMS

If the victim is conscious—

Check for non-life-threatening conditions.

Offer comfort and reassurance.

Have victim rest in a comfortable position.