🚨 Medical Emergencies

Classic signs of a stroke?

Facial droop, arm drift, slurred speech

What is the Cincinnati stroke scale?

A stroke assessment using facial droop, arm drift, and speech

Phases of a seizure?

Aura → Tonic-Clonic → Postictal

What blood sugar level defines hypoglycemia?

Below 60 mg/dL

When is oral glucose contraindicated?

Unresponsive or no gag reflex

Common causes of altered mental status (AMS)?

Hypoxia, hypoglycemia, stroke, trauma

Signs of anaphylaxis?

Hypotension, wheezing, hives, facial swelling

Epinephrine auto-injector doses?

Adult: 0.3 mg, Pediatric: 0.15 mg

Routes of poisoning?

Inhalation, ingestion, injection, absorption

When can activated charcoal be used?

If within 1 hour and local protocol allows

Sepsis symptoms?

AMS, fever, tachycardia, hypotension

What is hyperventilation syndrome?

Causes dizziness, carpopedal spasms due to fast breathing

Initial treatment for eclampsia?

High-flow oxygen, protect airway, ALS intercept

Is glucometer use within EMT scope?

Optional skill (under EMSA/local protocols)

What is a sickle cell crisis?

Vaso-occlusive pain — often needs oxygen and pain control