1b) Decomposition is the breakdown of organ and tissue as a result of death. Decomposition occurs shortly after death in the form of Autolysis. Autolysis is the destruction of the cells by their own internal enzymes. This destruction is system wide. As the body begins to cool, flora and fauna in the intestines start to consume the surrounding tissue. This breakdown causes the body to bloat. As the body bloats, it builds up internal pressure and causes the eyes to bulge and the tongue to protrude. As the body putrefies, it loses fluids and the skin begins to slough off. Later the remaining tissue dries, and all that is left is bones.
2a) Explain the actions of Succinylcholine
2b) Generic Name:…show more content… Adverse Reactions: Succinylcholine will sometimes cause cardiac arrhythmias, hypotension, hypothermia, and prolonged muscle relaxation
2a) Identify the causes of metabolic alkalosis and its effect on the body.
2b) Metabolic alkalosis is an increase in amounts of bicarbonate in the blood that the body is unable to balance out with acid. Metabolic alkalosis is caused by excessive suctioning of gastric contents or excessive dosing of sodium bicarbonate where the kidneys are unable to excrete the bicarbonate. Alkalosis is described as having a lab value of greater than 7.0. In the human body, the lab pH value for metabolic alkalosis is greater than 7.45. Patients that are suffering from metabolic alkalosis will present with slow respiratory rates that may progress to periods of apnea, cyanotic skin, or nausea and…show more content… The paramedic must don personal protective equipment, quickly locate the cricoid membrane, and prep the site with iodine. Then they will fill a 5cc syringe with the largest catheter attached (12ga-14ga) with 2cc of normal saline. The needle is placed thru the cricoid membrane, and the placement is verified by aspirating the syringe, before removing the catheter and attaching the proper oxygen regulator for ventilation. Then the paramedic will secure the
