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Cause: allergic reaction (most server form)

Sign/Symptom: can develop within seconds; mild itching/rash; burning skin; vascular dilation; generalized edema; profound coma; rapid death

Treatment:Manage airway Assist ventilations Administer high flow o2 Determine cause Assist with admin epipen Transport promptly

Cause: Inadquate heart function; disease of muscle tissue; impared electrical system; disease or injury

Sign/Symptoms: Chest pains; irregular pulse; weak pulse; low bp; cyanosis (lips, under nails); anxiety

Treatment: Position comfortably, Admin o2, Assist ventilations, Transport promptly

Cause: Loss of blood or fluid

Sign/Symptoms: Rapid, weak pulse; low bp, change in metal status; cyanosis(lips, under nails); cool, clammy skin; increased respiratory rate

Treatment Secure airway, Assist Ventilations , o2, Control external bleeding, elevate legs,Keep warm, Transport asap

Cause: Excessive loss of fluid and electrolytes due to vomiting, urination, or diarrhea

SIgn/Symptoms: Rapid, weak pulse; low bp; change in metal status; cyanosis (lip under nails); cool clammy skin; increased respiratory rate

Treatment: Secure airway Assist ventilations Administer high o2, Determine illness, Transport promptly

Cause: Damaged cervical spine, which causes widespread blood vessel dilation

Sign/Symptoms: Slow pulse; low bp; signs of neck injury

Treatment: Secure air way, Spinal immobilization, assist vent, give high o2, transport asap

Cause: Temporary, generalized vascular dilation; anxiety; bad news; sight of injury/blood; prospect of medical treatments; severe pain; illness; tiredness

Sign/Symptoms: Rapid pulse; normal or low bp

Treatment: Determine duration of unconsciousness, record ivs and mental status, Suspect head injury if patient is confused or slow to regain consciousness, transpoty asap

Cause: Servere bacterial infection

Signs/Symptoms: Warm skin; tachycardia; low bp

Treatment: Transport asap, give high o2, provide full vent if needed, elevate legs Keep pt warm.