Apnea
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cessation of respirations for >20 seconds
poisoning risk factors
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children <6, improperly stored meds, chemicals, exposure to plants, heavy
metals, lead ingestion from lead based paint, soil contamination
Info regarding substance, name, amount ingested, time of ingestion
*physical response depends on specific poison
Resp emergencies
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Airway
•Protection of airway and assurance that it is open. Maintain airway, suction
as needed, prepare for intubation if needed
Breathing
•Respiratory distress vs respiratory failure
•Early signs (restlessness, tachypnea, tachycardia, diaphoresis, nasal flaring)
•Advanced hypoxia
•Bradypnea
•Bradycardia
•Central or peripheral cyanosis
•Stupor, coma
•Signs and symptoms- vital sign changes
•Lab tests- ABG's
Circulation
•Signs and symptoms- vital sign changes
•Administer oxygen as prescribed
•Safety
Hydrocarbon ingestion
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cessation of respirations for >20 seconds
poisoning risk factors
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children <6, improperly stored meds, chemicals, exposure to plants, heavy
metals, lead ingestion from lead based paint, soil contamination
Info regarding substance, name, amount ingested, time of ingestion
*physical response depends on specific poison
Resp emergencies
Give this one a try later!
Airway
•Protection of airway and assurance that it is open. Maintain airway, suction
as needed, prepare for intubation if needed
Breathing
•Respiratory distress vs respiratory failure
•Early signs (restlessness, tachypnea, tachycardia, diaphoresis, nasal flaring)
•Advanced hypoxia
•Bradypnea
•Bradycardia
•Central or peripheral cyanosis
•Stupor, coma
•Signs and symptoms- vital sign changes
•Lab tests- ABG's
Circulation
•Signs and symptoms- vital sign changes
•Administer oxygen as prescribed
•Safety
Hydrocarbon ingestion
Give this one a try later!
