chapter 15

hmophilia

improper blood clotting leading to excessive bleeding

congestive heart failure

same as chronic but notes fluid build up

chronic bronchitis

long term inflammation of airways, causes mucus build up

diabetes mellitus

longer version of term

pelvic inflammatory disease

infection of female reproductive system

syncope

fainting or sudden loss of conciousness

sickle cell disease

blood cells become misshapen

diverticulitis

small pouches in lower colon form and become infected

index of suspicion

awareness of unseen. or unerlying injury/illness

how to find medical history of unresponsive patient

surbey scene for medication/medical devices

when palpating chest and abdomen you are identifying

areas of tenderness

patients with altered mental status are what priority

most important aspect in transport decision for heart attack

catheterization lab

incubation period for ebola

6-12 days

incubation period for hep b

4-12 weeks

vaccines are not available for which form of hep

C

mrsa

staph bactetia, resistant to antibodies, causes infections

communicable disease (opposed to infectious)

disease that can be spread from one species or person to another