emt-basic curriculum module 4

State of WisconsinEMT-Basic: A Practice BasedApproach to EMS Educationc) Vomitingd) Diarrheae) Altered mental statusf) Abdominal paing) Chemical burns around the mouthh) Different breath odors2. Emergency medical carea) Remove pills, tablets or fragments with gloves frompatient's mouth, as needed, without injuring oneselfb) Consult medical direction and/or poison control center -activated charcoalc) Bring all containers, bottles, labels, etc. of poison agentsto receiving facilityC. Inhaled1. Signs and symptomsa) History of inhalation of toxic substanceb) Difficulty breathingc) Chest paind) Coughe) Hoarsenessf) Dizzinessg) Headacheh) Confusioni) Seizuresj) Altered mental status2. Emergency medical carea) Have trained rescuers remove patient from poisonousenvironment. Be aware that fumes and gases canremain on clothing or skin.b) Give oxygen, if not already done in the initial assessmentc) Bring all containers, bottles, labels, etc. of poison agentsto receiving facilityD. Toxic injection1. Signs and symptomsa) Weaknessb) Dizzinessc) Chillsd) Fevere) Nauseaf) Vomiting2. Emergency medical carea) Airway and oxygenb) Be alert for vomitingc) Bring all containers, bottles, labels, etc. of poison agentsto receiving facilityE. AbsorbedModule 4-64