1. Medical Emergencies

2. Crash cart
Drugs and equipment for emergency situations

3. Automatic External Defibrillator(AED)
Analyze the pts cardiac rhythm and determine if shock is necessary

4. Head Injury Indications Response Irritability Lethargy
Slowing pulse rate
Slowing respiratory rate
Response
Maintain open airway
Stop procedure and obtain medical assistance/vital signs
Head Injury

5. Medical Emergencies Oxygen Suction unit Cardiac arrest
Mask or nasal cannula
3-5L/minute
Suction unit
Maintain pt’s airway
Cardiac arrest
Cessation of heart function
Call code
Grab crash cart
Perform CPR
Respiratory arrest
Cessation of breathing
Choking/upper respiratory tract swelling
Failure of CNS
Medical Emergencies

6. Shock Shock Septic shock Neurogenic shock Symptoms
Diastolic less than 50 (hypotension)
Systolic less than 30
Dyspnea (shortness of breath or difficulty breathing)
Accelerated pulse
Confusion
Restlessness and apprehension
Pale, cool, clammy skin
Weakness
Septic shock
Toxins in bloodstream cause drop in blood pressure
Neurogenic shock
Causes blood to pool in peripheral vessels
Shock

7. Shock Hypovolemic shock Cardiogenic shock Allergic shock Anaphylaxis
Loss of large amount of blood/plasma
Cardiogenic shock
Cardiac failure
Allergic shock
Anaphylaxis
Allergic reaction to foreign proteins
Low pressure/dyspnea
Iodinated contrast reactions
Mild reaction
Urticaria(hives), nausea,vomiting
Serious reaction
Laryngeal edema, shock, cardiac arrest
Shock

8. Failure of the circulatory system to support vital body functions
Hypovolemic-loss of blood or tissue fluid
Cardiogenic-cardic disorders/myocardial infarction
Neuorgenic-damage to spinal cord
Vasogenic-sepsis,anaphylaxis
Shock

9. Hypoglycemia Excessive insulin
Caused by taking insulin and not eating breakfast
Hungry, weak, shaky, sweating, confused,irritable, aggressive
Administer carbohydrate (OJ, soda,candy)
Schedule pts first thing in AM
Hypoglycemia

10. Hyperglycemia Excessive sugar in blood
Excessive thirst, urination, rapid deep breathing, drowsiness, confusion
Can lead to diabetic coma
Pt needs insulin/get medical help
Hyperglycemia

11. Wheezing
Dilation of bronchi on inspiration and collapse on exhalation
Inhaler or bronchodilator
Stop procedure and assist pt to a sitting position/calm pt down
Asthma

12. Heimlich Maneuver

13. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

14. Minor emergencies Epistaxis Vertigo Syncope Nosebleed
Lean forward and pinch nostril
Vertigo
Dizziness
Syncope
Fainting
Assist to a seated or recumbent position
Be careful when having pts sit up after lying on xray table
Minor emergencies

15. Seizures Falls Prevent pt from being injured
Never leave a pt alone on the xray table