| A | B |
|---|
| Immediate HX | pts hx of the event |
| stridor | noisy breathing |
| hypoglycemia | low bld sugar |
| first responder | trained to recognise and assist in emergency ei life support |
| tidal volume | air exchange with ec breath cycle |
| intubate | emergency airway opening |
| asphyxia | suffocate |
| triage | access the care needed |
| Primary assessment | basic exam with questions |
| Crash cart | emergency supplies check monthly |
| checklist | use mentally or written |
| active labor | imminent birth |
| hypothermia | body temp below 95 degrees |
| Brachial/femoral/radial artery | acceptable pressure points |
| Stroke or CVA | disruption of blood supply to brain |
| first degree burn | red swelling of epidermis |
| second degree burn | red swelling of epi and outer dermis/blisters |
| third degree | char of skin possible muscle damage |
| cramps/exhaustion/stroke | progression of a heat stroke |
| Pt Name | best simple question to ask (uses numerous systems to access) |
