Civilian Medical Podcast 008 – Medical Emergencies

We have been talking a lot about trauma so let’s shift gears to …

Medical Emergencies Overview:

Breathing Problems

• Asthma
• Inhalers

Choking

• Heimlich Maneuver
• CPR

Allergic Reactions

• Epi Pen
• Difference between allergic reaction and anaphylactic shock

Heart Attack

• Asprin
• Difference between heart attack and cardiac arrest

Diabetes

• Cake Icing for bring their sugar up

Stroke

• Stroke Exam

Seizures

• Protect the patient
• Don’t put anything in their mouth
• Recovery Position

Product of the week:

QuikClot Combat Gauze

• Hemostatic Agent
• Impregnated with kaolin (natural clay)
• Helps with clotting
• Doesn’t cause burns

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