Describe the causes, symptoms, and treatments of selected medical emergencies.
Description should focus on cases such as
- falls or other musculoskeletal injuries
- burns
- seizures
- diabetic emergencies
- stroke
- cardiac arrest
- shock
- trauma
- poisoning
- heart attack
- allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
- fainting.
Description should also include knowledge of AHA Heartsaver First Aid Links to an external site..
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the five types of shock, and how do they differ?
- What is most important to remember when treating musculoskeletal injuries?
- How is insulin shock different from diabetic coma?
- How is the management of a thermal burn different from that of a chemical or electrical burn?
- What is the difference between an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis?
- When is it appropriate to assist a victim with an epinephrine auto-injector (i.e., EpiPen)?