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Because the fluid can be aspired by the lungs and causes a deadly asphyxia.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 7y agoThe unconscious patient may choke on the gargle, which is dangerous.
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What must you never do if someone has ingested a poisonous substance?
Due to the complex nature of toxicology, It is impossible to say what should or should not be done without knowing the poison. that being said, NEVER attempt to give anything orally to someone who is unconscious.
Why would you never give potassium by IV push?
NEVER iv push potassium chloride! The only time this is given iv push is when it is used as part of the lethal injection process to stop the inmates heart...something quite counter productive for our patients...
What should you do for a strep throat?
You give Tablet penicillin V 250 three times a day for ten days. This invariably cure the patient of strep throat. Rest of the treatment is symptomatic. Some patients are allergic to penicillin and may be give tablet clarithromycin or azithromycin.
Can you give 2 abilify pill to a kid?
It's been prescribed for patients age 6 and up. But never prescribe medications yourself - have the child diagnosed by a doctor.
Why is it dangerous to give an unconscious person something to drink?
It's dangerous because - when someone is unconscious, their gag reflex doesn't work. This means that - if you give them something to drink - the fluid will go into their lungs instead of down to their stomach - causing them to literally drown !
Can you give insulin to comfort care patients?
NO
Why are unconscious motives much more difficult to ferret out?
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What are the first drugs used to revive patients in an emergency?
In a first aid context, the modern thinking is that you usually don't want to revive a victim you discover that's unconscious unless you know why they're unconscious. You don't really know why they're unconscious, and many (including me) feel that unconsciousness is a protection for the victim in some cases. Gently shaking the victim (if I assume no spinal injury) and calling to them is about as far as I want to go, just to see if they'll revive on their own. If you know why they're unconscious, and you DO want to revive them, smelling salts (ammonium carbonate) works really well. Break the ampule and wave it briefly under their nose -- don't leave it there. If it doesn't work quickly, stop. Here are some unconscious victim ideas and concepts: * Do check for massive bleeding and control it. * Do check for vital signs. If they need CPR, do that before all else. * DONT slap them (doesn't this even Sound dumb?) * Don't give them something to drink -- unconscious people don't do that well. * Don't get them a pillow * Do consider turning their head to the side so, if they vomit, they don't aspirate it (don't do this if you suspect serious neck or back injuries). * Don't leave them alone. The use of drugs to revive unconscious patients, other than what I've covered here, is beyond the role of First Aid.
What are some of the drugs doctors give to patients?
Marijuana
Can you give nitroglycerin to patients with inferior wall MI?
No
If you see a lot of water in dreams?
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