Medical emergencies

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Vasovagal syncope

Management: lay patient flat legs up. Loosen clothing. Ammonia inhalants. Monitor vitals.

Hypoglycemia

If conscious give oral glucose , if unconscious give glucogen intra muscular

Asthma attack

Sit patient upright, use albuterol inhaler 2 puffs, oxygen if needed

Anaphylaxis

Epinephrine ( 0,3 mg) , call 999 , give oxygen, antihistamine if possible Signup and view all the answers

Angina/ mycordial infarction

Stop treatment, position upright or semi reclined , give nitroglycerin , chewable aspirin, oxygen , call 999 if not relieved after 3 dose of nitroglycerin Signup and view all the answers

Seizures

If longens out more than 5 minutes call emergency Signup and view all the answers

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Vasovagal syncope management

Lay the patient flat with legs elevated, loosen tight clothing, use ammonia inhalants, and continuously monitor vital signs until the patient recovers.