hyperthermia
when the core body temperature rises above 101 degrees
heat cramps
least serious form of a heat related injury. treat by removing patient from heat exposure, giving patient fluids by mouth, and cooling patient as they rest
heat stroke
a life threatening emergency that destroy cells in the brain, heart, and kidneys. treat patient by putting patient in cool environment, monitoring airway, and providing oxygen
signs of heat stroke
red, hot, dry skin, altered mental status, and coma
causes of seizures
fever, infection, hypoglycemia, poisioning, hypoxia, trauma, unknown cause
stages of seizures
aura phase, tonic phase, postictal phase
signs of compensated shock
anxiety, restlessness, clammy skin, profuse sweating, marked thirst, altered consciousness, thready pulse, irregular breathing, dyspnea, nausea
signs of decompensated shock
falling blood pressure, dull eyes, weak or absent pulses, altered mental status
conduction
heat transfer through direct contact
convection
heat transfer through the movement of fluids (gas and liquid) around the external body
radiation
heat transfer from close proximity, no direct contact
evaporation
sweat turns into vapor, remove heat from body
how do we clamp the umbilical cord
clamp 1 is 8 - 10 inches from the baby whereas clamp 2 is 3 - 4 inches from clamp 1
nuchal cord
umbilical cord is wrapped around patient’s neck. if loose slip the cord around the head. if tight, clamp and cut cord in 2 places
dilation
the first stage of labor that starts with first contraction and ends with full dilation
expulsion
the second stage of labor that starts with full dilation and ends with delivery
placental
the third stage of labor that starts with delivery and ends with placental expulsion
preeclampsia
pregnancy induced hypertension
eclampsia
life threatening seizures as a result of hypertension. treat with oxygen, airway management, recovery postion, and transport
placenta previa
placenta develops prematurely and covers the cervix blocking the baby from delivery
abruptio placenta
placenta prematurely separates from uterine wall causing mass bleeding. treat for shock and continue with delivery
heat exhaustion
a heat emergency in which a significant amount of fluids and electrolyte loss occur because of heavy sweating
