(FASR) Medical Emergencies Review

Medical Emergencies

Accidents and sudden illness can strike at anytime and to anyone. They can develop over time, or occur without warning in a moment's notice. They can develop inside the body, as in the case of fainting, diabetic emergencies, seizures, or stroke. Signals of sudden illness include profuse sweating, confusion, changes in consciousness, and weakness. Recognizing these signs will help you determine the necessary care to give the victim until EMS personnel arrive.
Sudden illness may also develop when external substances enter the body and cause severe reactions that require immediate attention. Poisoning, anaphylaxis, bites and stings are the most common of these types of sudden illness. In short, a poison can enter the body through inhalation, ingestion, absorption and injection. The National Poison Control Center provides a free phone service for people suspecting poisoning. Trained personnel are able to give directions in the event of an emergency.

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