Lesson 9: Sudden Illness - Glassboro Public Schools
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Sudden Illness
Fainting
Diabetic emergency
Seizure
Stroke
Poisoning
Allergic Reaction
General Guidelines of Care
Do
no further harm
Monitor breathing and consciousness
Help person rest in comfortable position
Keep person from getting
chilled/overheated
Reassure the person
Give any specific care needed
Fainting
Definition:
Temporary loss of
consciousness; signal of a more serious
underlying condition.
Caused by temporary reduction of blood
flow to the brain.
Usually self-correcting. Normal circulation
resumes when the person collapses.
No lasting signals, you don’t need to call
9-1-1.
Diabetic Emergency
Definition:
The body does not produce
enough insulin or does not use insulin
effectively.
If the person is conscious and able to
swallow, give sugar in the form of fruit
juice, candy, a non-diet soft drink or table
sugar.
If the person is not able to swallow or a
form of sugar is not available, call 9-1-1
Seizures
Definition:
When electrical activity of the
brain becomes irregular it may result in a
sudden loss of body control known as a
seizure.
If
Injury, disease, fever, poisoning or infection
disrupts normal function of the brain.
seizing – protect from injury
Remove nearby objects that could cause
injury and protect the person’s head.
Seizures Cont’d
Call 9-1-1 for any of the following situations –
Seizure lasts for more than 5 minutes
Person has repeated seizures, w/out regaining
consciousness
Person is injured
Person has diabetes or is pregnant
Person fails to regain consciousness after seizure
DO NOT –
Try and stop the seizure
Hold or restrain the person
Put anything in the person’s mouth
Stroke
Definition: “Brain Attack,” a blockage of
blood flow to a part of the brain.
Can cause permanent damage to the brain if
the blood flow is not restored.
Sudden signals of a stroke include –
Weakness or numbness on one side including
face/arm/leg.
Difficulty speaking or slurred speech.
Sudden dizziness.
Blurred vision or sudden severe headache.
Think F.A.S.T.!
Face:
weakness on one side of the face.
Arm: weakness or numbness in one arm.
Speech: slurred speech or trouble getting
the words out.
Time: time to call 9-1-1 if you see any of
these signals. Note the time that the
signals began.
Poisoning
Definition: Any substance that can cause injury, illness
or death when introduced into the body.
Poisons enter the body in four ways –
Inhalation
Swallowed
Absorption
Injection
If you think someone has been poisoned, call the
Poison Control Center (PCC) and follow their
directions.
PCC #: 1.800.222.1222
Do Not give anything by mouth unless otherwise
directed
Allergic Reactions
Insect
bites, stings, contact with certain
drugs, medications, foods and chemicals
can cause an allergic reaction.
If person is suffering a severe allergic
reaction:
Check, Call, Care
Use epinephrine auto-injector