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Icedtea4life: Good Samaritan notice

2017-10-10T01:36:06Z

Good Samaritan notice

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	Furthermore, it is important not to misrepresent your situation to paramedics. Tell the paramedics and emergency personnel the truth about what you have ingested. A majority of overdose situations are caused by unsafe drug combinations; when considering a drug combination, check for any [[Drug Combinations]], avoid dangerous combinations and start with a lower dose of each drug.		Furthermore, it is important not to misrepresent your situation to paramedics. Tell the paramedics and emergency personnel the truth about what you have ingested. A majority of overdose situations are caused by unsafe drug combinations; when considering a drug combination, check for any [[Drug Combinations]], avoid dangerous combinations and start with a lower dose of each drug.

			If someone is refusing contact with emergency medical services due to fear of legal consequences they should be reminded that most regions have some sort of Good Samaritan law where legal immunity is offered to reduce a bystanders' hesitation to assist in the event of an emergency.

	=== The difference between a panic attack and a seizure ===		=== The difference between a panic attack and a seizure ===

Medic: Removed carotid massage as a method of lowering heart rate, has been proven to be medically unsafe in the pre-hospital setting

2016-07-18T19:35:06Z

Removed carotid massage as a method of lowering heart rate, has been proven to be medically unsafe in the pre-hospital setting

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	==== Tips to lower heartrate ====		==== Tips to lower heartrate ====
	The carotid artery runs down your throat next to the vagal nerve. Give the artery a gentle massage with your fingertips to help stimulate the neighboring nerve into slowing your heart rate down. This triggers the vagal nerve which is responsible for controlling your heart rate. To do the valsalva maneuver, after taking a deep breath, strain the muscles in your abdomen the same way you would to give a bowel movement. Hold the pressure for five seconds, and then let go. You may have to do this multiple times to get the desired effect.
			To do the valsalva maneuver, after taking a deep breath, strain the muscles in your abdomen the same way you would to give a bowel movement. Hold the pressure for five seconds, and then let go. You may have to do this multiple times to get the desired effect.

	== Serotonin Syndrome ==		== Serotonin Syndrome ==

Medic: added a warning about administering meds

2016-07-18T19:33:19Z

added a warning about administering meds

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	A concern when dealing with seizures is status epilepticus. Status epilepticus (SE) is an epileptic seizure of greater than five minutes or more than one seizure within a five-minute period without the person returning to normal between them		A concern when dealing with seizures is status epilepticus. Status epilepticus (SE) is an epileptic seizure of greater than five minutes or more than one seizure within a five-minute period without the person returning to normal between them

	Benzodiazepines are indicated as treatment for seizures as they raise the seizure threshold; Contact Emergency medical services		Benzodiazepines are indicated as treatment for seizures as they raise the seizure threshold and reduce the electrical activity occurring in the brain '''do not attempt to administer benzodiazepines yourself''' ; Contact Emergency medical services



	=== The difference between a panic attack and a heart attack ===		=== The difference between a panic attack and a heart attack ===

Toasterlizard: minor typo

2015-11-05T19:16:29Z

minor typo

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	==== Classic signs of a heart attack include ====		==== Classic signs of a heart attack include ====
	* Sweating ~~perfusely~~		* Sweating profusely
	* Chest pain (squeezing tight pain is typical, usually severe as well, but not all heart attacks present the same way)		* Chest pain (squeezing tight pain is typical, usually severe as well, but not all heart attacks present the same way)
	* Cold skin		* Cold skin
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	If you suspect you are having a heart attack do not hesitate to contact emergency services		If you suspect you are having a heart attack do not hesitate to contact emergency services


	=== How To Check Your Heartrate and Pulse ===		=== How To Check Your Heartrate and Pulse ===

Toasterlizard: Fixed drug combo link, minor typo

2015-11-05T19:14:11Z

Fixed drug combo link, minor typo

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	'''If you think you or a friend is overdosing, seek immediate medical attention. When in doubt, it is better to contact emergency services than to be responsible for bodily harm or death.'''		'''If you think you or a friend is overdosing, seek immediate medical attention. When in doubt, it is better to contact emergency services than to be responsible for bodily harm or death.'''

	Furthermore, it is important not to misrepresent your situation to paramedics. Tell the paramedics and emergency personnel the truth about what you have ingested. A majority of overdose situations are caused by unsafe drug combinations; when considering a drug combination, check for any [Drug Combinations], avoid dangerous combinations and start with a lower dose of each drug.		Furthermore, it is important not to misrepresent your situation to paramedics. Tell the paramedics and emergency personnel the truth about what you have ingested. A majority of overdose situations are caused by unsafe drug combinations; when considering a drug combination, check for any [[Drug Combinations]], avoid dangerous combinations and start with a lower dose of each drug.

	=== The difference between a panic attack and a seizure ===		=== The difference between a panic attack and a seizure ===
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	With an overdose of dissociatives, emergency care, such as 911, should be contacted immediately. There is no antidote for ketamine. Overdose situations with ketamine are treated with symptomatic and supportive care in the hospital setting. Benzodiazepines may be used if needed for seizures or excitation. Respiratory support is rarely needed, but assisted ventilation or supplemental oxygen may be required.		With an overdose of dissociatives, emergency care, such as 911, should be contacted immediately. There is no antidote for ketamine. Overdose situations with ketamine are treated with symptomatic and supportive care in the hospital setting. Benzodiazepines may be used if needed for seizures or excitation. Respiratory support is rarely needed, but assisted ventilation or supplemental oxygen may be required.

	'Tussin syrup may contain potentially deadly active ingredients such as paracetamol (acetaminophen), chlorpheniramine, and phenylephrine. Never take more than 4g of acetaminophen in a day, which may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, you will want to see medical attention.		'Tussin syrup may contain potentially deadly active ingredients such as paracetamol (acetaminophen), chlorpheniramine, and phenylephrine. Never take more than 4g of acetaminophen in a day, which may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, you will want to see medical attention.

	Combining dissociatives with stimulants can cause a dangerous rise in blood pressure and heart rate. CNS depressants such as ethanol (drinking alcohol) will have a combined depressant effect, which can cause a decreased respiratory rate.		Combining dissociatives with stimulants can cause a dangerous rise in blood pressure and heart rate. CNS depressants such as ethanol (drinking alcohol) will have a combined depressant effect, which can cause a decreased respiratory rate.

GrimReaper at 23:37, 20 October 2015

2015-10-20T23:37:05Z

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Jimmycarr: /* Emergency numbers */

2015-10-14T17:45:11Z

Emergency numbers

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	Poison Control: 13 11 26		Poison Control: 13 11 26

	~~England~~		United Kingdom
	Emergencies: 999		Emergencies: 999
	Poison Control: 0845 4647		Poison Control: 0845 4647
			NHS non-emergency: 111

	Germany		Germany

GrimReaper at 10:44, 28 May 2014

2014-05-28T10:44:25Z

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	Most of Europe:		Most of Europe:
	Emergencies: 112		Emergencies: 112

			[[Category:Guides]]

Reality: /* How To Check Your Heartrate and Pulse */

2014-05-02T19:50:31Z

How To Check Your Heartrate and Pulse

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	http://onlineheartrate.com/		http://onlineheartrate.com/
	A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats a minute.		A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats a minute.


	=== Tips to lower heartrate ===		=== Tips to lower heartrate ===
	The carotid artery runs down your throat next to the vagal nerve. Give the artery a gentle massage with your fingertips to help stimulate the neighboring nerve into slowing your heart rate down. This triggers the vagal nerve which is responsible for controlling your heart rate. To do the valsalva maneuver, after taking a deep breath, strain the muscles in your abdomen the same way you would to give a bowel movement. Hold the pressure for five seconds, and then let go. You may have to do this multiple times to get the desired effect.		The carotid artery runs down your throat next to the vagal nerve. Give the artery a gentle massage with your fingertips to help stimulate the neighboring nerve into slowing your heart rate down. This triggers the vagal nerve which is responsible for controlling your heart rate. To do the valsalva maneuver, after taking a deep breath, strain the muscles in your abdomen the same way you would to give a bowel movement. Hold the pressure for five seconds, and then let go. You may have to do this multiple times to get the desired effect.


	= Serotonin Syndrome=		= Serotonin Syndrome=

Reality at 19:50, 2 May 2014

2014-05-02T19:50:15Z

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	Symptoms:		Symptoms:

	Shallow breathing		*Shallow breathing
			*Unresponsive, unrousable unconsciousness
	Unresponsive, unrousable unconsciousness		*Low body temperature
			*Blue tinged skin, particularly on the fingertips or lips
	Low body temperature

	Blue tinged skin, particularly on the fingertips or lips

	In the case of these symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention immediately. In general, such overdoses must be treated in a hospital by supplementing oxygen, or through manual respiration. Certain drugs, such as opioids (mentioned above), may respond to individual treatments to reverse the depressant effects.		In the case of these symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention immediately. In general, such overdoses must be treated in a hospital by supplementing oxygen, or through manual respiration. Certain drugs, such as opioids (mentioned above), may respond to individual treatments to reverse the depressant effects.
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	With an overdose of dissociatives, emergency care, such as 911, should be contacted immediately. There is no antidote for ketamine. Overdose situations with ketamine are treated with symptomatic and supportive care in the hospital setting. Benzodiazepines may be used if needed for seizures or excitation. Respiratory support is rarely needed, but assisted ventilation or supplemental oxygen may be required.		With an overdose of dissociatives, emergency care, such as 911, should be contacted immediately. There is no antidote for ketamine. Overdose situations with ketamine are treated with symptomatic and supportive care in the hospital setting. Benzodiazepines may be used if needed for seizures or excitation. Respiratory support is rarely needed, but assisted ventilation or supplemental oxygen may be required.

	'Tussin syrup may contain potentially deadly active ~~ingrediates~~ such as paracetamol (acetaminophen), chlorpheniramine, and phenylephrine. Never take more than 4g of acetaminophen in a day, which may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, you will want to see medical attention.		'Tussin syrup may contain potentially deadly active ingredients such as paracetamol (acetaminophen), chlorpheniramine, and phenylephrine. Never take more than 4g of acetaminophen in a day, which may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, you will want to see medical attention.

	Combining dissociatives with stimulants can cause a dangerous rise in blood pressure and heart rate. CNS depressants such as ethanol (drinking alcohol) will have a combined depressant effect, which can cause a decreased respiratory rate.		Combining dissociatives with stimulants can cause a dangerous rise in blood pressure and heart rate. CNS depressants such as ethanol (drinking alcohol) will have a combined depressant effect, which can cause a decreased respiratory rate.
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	= Emergency numbers =		= Emergency numbers =

	USA ~~Medical Help~~		USA
	~~Emergencys~~: 911		Emergencies: 911
	Poison Control Hotline 1-800-222-1222		Poison Control Hotline 1-800-222-1222

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	Most of Europe:		Most of Europe:
	~~Emergency~~ 112		Emergencies: 112