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Toluene
… to high levels of toluene when they breathe vapors from paints, paint thinners, or glues. Breathing gasoline or car exhaust will also result in some exposure to toluene. People who live … billion by volume (ppbv). The action level is considered to be protective of public health. Breathing toluene for a lifetime at 1,400 ppbv is very unlikely to be harmful to people. If … -
Seoul Hantavirus Frequently Asked Questions
… syndrome (HPS). Most HPS infections lead to fever and body aches, progressing to severe breathing difficulties that frequently require hospitalization. Death occurs in approximately 38% … The patient may be given fluids to prevent dehydration and additional oxygen to help with breathing. Dialysis may be required in severe cases of kidney failure. Ribavirin, an antiviral … -
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
… we breathe high concentrations of PAHs, it is usually in the form of smoke. The harmfulness of breathing smoke comes from the combined effect of many reactive chemicals in smoke. We can also … -
Wisconsin Standards and Procedures of Practical Skills Manual: Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Curriculum - Advanced Skills
… thirty (30) seconds prior to attempting placement. 3. Patient must have inadequate or absent breathing. 4. Patient must not have a gag reflex and no foreign body airway obstruction. 5. All … COMBITUBE (ETC) 1. INSERTION a. Reconfirm assessment of absent or inadequate breathing without a gag reflex b. Determine cuff integrity. 1. Inflate cuffs. 2. Disconnect … normal curvature of the pharynx. 7. Suction as necessary. 8. Monitor the patient’s airway and breathing closely. 9. Provide high-flow oxygen via non-rebreather mask. 10. Consider … -
Asthma Care: Your guide to managing asthma
… gets through. These three things can cause wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and trouble breathing. If your asthma is not under control, these can get worse over time. Fortunately, there … zone of your asthma action plan. Emergency signs include: • Rescue medication is not working • Breathing is faster or harder and keeps getting worse • Nose opens wider (flares) • Skin between … -
Wisconsin EMS Protocols - Field Version 1
… EMT-R] and/or cervical collar [EMR-O; EMT-R] if trauma. 5. Conduct a primary survey. (Airway, breathing, circulation is cited below; although there are specific circumstances where circulation, airway, breathing may be indicated such as cardiac arrest or major arterial bleeding.) a. Airway (assess … • For obstructed airway, laryngectomy, or tracheostomy, go to Airway Management guideline. b. Breathing i. Evaluate rate, breath sounds, accessory muscle use, retractions, patient … -
Wisconsin Standards and Procedures of Practical Skills Manual: Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Curriculum - Core Skills
… Return flowmeter control to “off” position. II. PATIENT POSITIONING (Non-trauma, unresponsive, breathing patient) IMPORTANT POINTS FOR PATIENT POSITIONING (Non-trauma, unresponsive, breathing patient) : 1. Use appropriate body substance isolation precautions. 2. This position … enough to make chest rise visibly. 4. The bag-valve-mask may be used on patients who are not breathing or patients who are breathing but not exchanging adequate amounts of air. 5. This … -
Anaphylaxis and IM Epinephrine Administration by the WI EMR
… Asphyxia: suffocation as a result of blockage of the airway Dyspnea: labored or difficult breathing Epinephrine: hormone released from the adrenal glands that activates several tissues in … Pupils dilate Blood sugar level increases Blood pressure increases Heart rate increases Breathing rate increases Epinephrine Underused in EMS The Use of Epinephrine for Out-of-Hospital … 21 Respiratory Signs & Symptoms Shortness of breath Swelling and/or spasm Rapid and/or labored breathing, use of accessory muscles, prolonged expirations, hypoventilation, decreased lung … -
Wisconsin Advanced EMT Curriculum - 2012
… c. Hilus 6. Structure and function of the alveoli and pulmonary capillaries 7. Mechanism of breathing a. Mechanical Ventilation i. Mechanism of inhalation a) Inspiration b) Phrenic nerve c) … potential hazard a. Steel-toe boots b. Helmets c. Heat-resistant outerwear d. Self-contained breathing apparatus e. Leather gloves AFFECTIVE OBJECTIVES: At the completion of this unit, the … 2. Responsive patient – Is the patient talking or crying? a. Yes – Assess for adequacy of breathing b. No – Open airway D. Breathing status 1. Patient responsive a. Breathing is adequate … -
Chlorine
… of the lung and tooth corrosion. People with previous lung disease, smokers, and those with breathing problems are more sensitive to chlorine. Immediately or shortly after exposure to 30 ppm or more of chlorine gas, a person may have: Chest pain Vomiting Coughing Difficulty breathing Excess fluid in their lungs Exposure to 430 ppm in air for 30 minutes will cause death. The health effects of breathing air that has less than 30 ppm of chlorine are the same as for inhaling liquid bleach … -
Wisconsin EMS Intermediate Curriculum - 2012
… Sub-Q 1 Simulated IM or Sub-Q 2 Clinical / Field / HPS Intranasal 2 Simulated Nebulized Breathing Treatment Includes: hand-held, face mask, and in-line 1 Simulated 2 Clinical / Field / … c. Hilus 6. Structure and function of the alveoli and pulmonary capillaries 7. Mechanism of breathing a. Mechanical Ventilation i. Mechanism of inhalation a) Inspiration b) Phrenic nerve c) … potential hazard a. Steel-toe boots b. Helmets c. Heat-resistant outerwear d. Self-contained breathing apparatus e. Leather gloves C 6.1.2.6 – Discuss scene management given multiple … -
Carbon Dioxide
… include headaches, dizziness, restlessness, a tingling or pins or needles feeling, difficulty breathing, sweating, tiredness, increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, coma, asphyxia, … -
Viral Upper Respiratory Infection and Acute Bronchitis Communication Script
… suddenly and goes for an hour without stopping. • Cough with wheezing. • Cough with difficulty breathing or chest pain. • Cough lasting longer than 3 weeks. • Cough up blood. • Honey: 1-2 … o Oxymetazoline (e.g., Afrin, Zycam) o Phenylephrine (e.g., Neo- Synephrine, Sudafed PE) Breathing problems • Breathe in steam from a bowl of hot water or shower. • Use an extra pillow to lift your head at night. • Unusually fast or shallow breathing. • Distress with breathing. • Skin between the ribs or below the throat pulling in with …