PKIN 0750 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Nail Polish, Diabetic Coma, Hyperglycemia
5 Feb 2017
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Can tell because they will be hyperventilating when breaking. Fracture ribs in more than none place. Ribs move out and in when breathing. Normal: taking a big breathe, diaphragm creates a vacuum. Air going into open wound so not enough air filling up lungs (ex. Can recognize it by bubbles forming around wound. Look for medical identification vital organs quickly skittles, jelly beans) Always treat as if low blood pressure (insulin shock) because insulin attacks. Help them take glucose tablets easily dissolvable or candy (mentos, If they don"t feel better, call 911 may be a diabetic coma. Never give insulin because don"t know how much to give. Be careful with diet products (artificial sweeteners will not help) If they improve with sugar, have them test for blood sugar levels & have a snack of cheese and crackers or sandwich. If they smell like sugar diabetic coma. If they smell like acetone (nail polish remover) insulin shock.
