Chapter 15 Sudden Illness

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Chapter 15 Sudden Illness

Types of Sudden Illnesses 1. Fainting 2. Diabetic emergency 3. Seizures 4. Stroke 5. Poisoning 6. Heart attack 7. Shock

Fainting One of the most common sudden illnesses Definition-partial or complete loss of consciousness. Cause-temporary reduction of blood flow to the brain due to 1. stressful event 2.disturbing site 3. getting up too quickly http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=588849979264557085&ei=RAhCS_jxLIjUqQKNuairCg&q=fainting+goat&hl=en#

Sign and symptoms Loss of consciousness Light headed/dizzy Pale/cool skin Sweating Vomiting Distortion of vision

Care for fainting Try to catch the person Position person on their back Elevate the leg 12 inches- to keep blood to vital organs. 4. Loosen restrictive clothing 5. Check for life-threatening conditions 6. Do not give food or drink 7. Do not slap person or pour water on them.

Diabetic Emergencies Diabetes mellitus-a condition where the body does not produce enough insulin or use insulin effectively. Insulin is a hormone that allows sugars to be passed into our cells for energy. A diabetic emergency-is an imbalance of insulin and sugar in the bloodstream.

2 types of diabetes Type I (juvenile diabetes)-the body produces little or not insulin. 2. Type II (adult onset diabetes)-body produces insulin but the cells do not use the insulin correctly or not enough insulin is produced.

Sign of a Diabetic Emergency Changes in levels of consciousness Irregular breathing Abnormal pulse Feeling or looking ill Fruity breathe Irregular behavior- “out of it” or dazed

Treatment Check for life threatening conditions Give person sugar fluids or food ie. Candy, fruit juice or non diet soda. If victim doesn’t feel better within 5 minutes call 911

Seizures Irregular loss of body control due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Signs and Symptoms 1. Aura-unusual sensation or feeling 2. Uncontrollable tremors-grand mal seizure 3. Blank stare-petit seizure 4. Irregular breathing 5. Eyes roll back

Treatment Protect the head Do not restrain Move objects away from them Call 911 if first time or longer than 5 min. Do not try to put anything in the mouth Position person on their side Speak calmly and reassure them

Stroke 2 Kinds 1.Disruption of the blood flow in the brain caused by a clot (thrombus or embolus) 2. Bleeding from a ruptured artery (aneurysm)

Signs and Symptoms Dizzy Vision problems Slurred speech Paralysis Numbness and tingling Treatment Call 911 immediately Monitor life threatening conditions

Now it’s time to see what you have learned. Please do the chapter 15 review questions.