common diagnosis and items

Cataract

Clouding of the eye lens

Conjunctivitis

Inflammation of outer membrane of the eye

Corneal Abrasion

Scratch on the cornea

Nystagmus

Involuntary, irregular eye movement

Orbital Fracture

Fracture of the eye socket

Ptosis

Drooping of the eyelid

Retinal Detachment

Retina pulls away from supportive tissue

Stye

Painful lump on eyelid edge

Allergic Rhinitis

Allergic symptoms like sneezing and watery eyes

Dental Abscess

Infection around a tooth

Dental Caries

Cavity

Dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing

Epistaxis

Nosebleed

Hemotympanum

Blood behind eardrum

Otitis Externa

Outer ear infection

Otitis Media

Middle ear infection

Peritonsillar Abscess

Infection around tonsils

Pharyngitis

Throat inflammation

Tympanic Rupture

Torn eardrum

Asthma

Inflamed airways and extra mucus

Atelectasis

Lung collapse

COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, linked to smoking

Hemothorax

Blood in lung cavity

Pneumonia

Lung infection with fluid buildup

Pneumothorax

Air in pleural space

Upper Respiratory Infection

Infection of pharynx

AAA (Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm)

Swelling of aorta

Angina Pectoris

Non-MI chest pain

Atrial Fibrillation

Irregular rapid heart rate

CHF (Congestive Heart Failure)

Ineffective heart pumping

DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)

Clot in leg vein

MI (Myocardial Infarction)

Heart attack

Pulmonary Embolus

Lung artery blockage

Appendicitis

Inflamed appendix

Cholecystitis

Inflamed gallbladder

GERD

Acid reflux disease

Pancreatitis

Inflamed pancreas

Peptic Ulcer

Sore in GI tract

Small Bowel Obstruction

Blockage in intestines

Acute Renal Failure

Sudden kidney failure

Ectopic Pregnancy

Pregnancy outside uterus

UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)

Bladder or urethra infection

Ovarian Torsion

Twisted ovary

Testicular Torsion

Twisted testicle

Fracture

Broken bone

Dislocation

Displaced joint

Rhabdomyolysis

Muscle breakdown

Osteoarthritis

Cartilage wear and tear

CVA (Stroke)

Loss of brain blood flow

TIA

Mini stroke, resolves spontaneously

Meningitis

Inflamed brain/spinal cord lining

Vertigo

Spinning dizziness

Migraine

Severe headache with nausea

Anxiety

Nervousness, may include panic attacks

Depression

Ongoing sadness, lack of interest

Suicidal Ideation

Thinking about self-harm

Homicidal Ideation

Thinking about harming others

Cellulitis

Skin infection/inflammation

Contusion

Bruise

Laceration

Deep skin cut

Shingles

Painful viral skin rash

Urticaria

Hives

Anaphylaxis

Severe allergic reaction, breathing issues

Lymphadenopathy

Swollen lymph nodes

DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)

Acid buildup in diabetes

Hyperglycemia

High blood sugar

Hypoglycemia

Low blood sugar

Sepsis

Blood infection

Thrombocytopenia

Low platelets

Foreign Body

Object stuck in body

Influenza

Flu virus

Nosocomial Infection

Hospital-acquired infection

Cervical Collar

Neck support for spinal injury

Crash Cart

Emergency supply cart

Foley Catheter

Drains urine from bladder

Pulse Oximeter

Checks oxygen levels

CPAP/BiPAP

Non-invasive breathing support

Tono-Pen

Measures eye pressure

Suture Kit

For closing wounds

Gurney

Patient transport bed

ASCOM Phone

Staff communication device

PEG/G-Tube/J-Tube

Feeding tubes

Sciatice

disruption of the nerve cell activity in the brain

Herpes Zoster

reactivation of the chicken pox virus causing painful, red ras on one side of the body

bartholin’s cyst

fluid filled swelling in the lubrication glands of the vagina

Diverticulitis

inflammation of the pouch within the digestive tract

endometriosis

uterine tissue grows outside the uterus

glaucoma

a group of eye conditions leading to increase pressure within the eye

benign prostate hypertrophy

non infection related enlargement of the prostate

uritcaria

skin rash triggered by allergic reaction

pyelonephritis

bacterial infection of the kidney

sciatica

inflammation of the “sciatic” nerve, causing severe pain