Answer:
An athlete experiencing a diabetic emergency is conscious, but cannot swallow. you should:
- Call the local emergency number.
- Do not give him anything by mouth.
- Make sure that his airway is clear of vomit.
- Check for breathing
- Giving care until advanced medical personnel take over.
Explanation:
How advanced medical personnel do in this cases:
When the adiabatic persons cannot swallow, They are treated by injection of glucagon.
Glucagon:
- A hormone secreted by the pancreas, raises blood glucose levels.
- It has an effect opposite that of insulin, which lowers blood glucose levels.
- Glucagon causes the liver to convert stored glycogen into glucose, which is released into the bloodstream.
- It is available in injectable form (Glucagen).
A glucagon emergency kit: (see the picture)
It contains:
1- A bottle of glucagon (dry powder).
2- A syringe of clear liquid.
How they use Glucagon kit to increase blood glucose:
- As glucagon can cause vomiting, place the patient on their side before the injection to prevent choking.
- Remove the flip-off seal from the bottle of glucagon.
- Remove the needle protector from the syringe
- inject the liquid inside the syringe t into the bottle of glucagon powder.
- Remove the empty syringe and shake the bottle gently until the liquid is clear.
- Hold the bottle upside down, reinsert the needle and withdraw all of the solution from the bottle.
- Give the injection in a large muscle such as the buttocks, thigh or arm (see the picture)
Learn more about:
- Hypoglycemia: https://brainly.in/question/1559950
- Diabetes: https://brainly.in/question/7122885
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