Who is that Chief?
Who is the chief of ATCEMS?
Chief Luckritz
What is the target oxygen saturation for patients suffering from ACS symptoms?
92-96%
Dull aching pain arising from the organs is called what?
Visceral Pain
How many quadrants in the field of vision must be abnormal to the patient to be considered a positive finding on the VAN Assessment?
1
What does MARCH stand for?
Massive Hemorhage
Airway
Respirations
Circulation
Hypothermia/Head Injury
Who is the chief of staff?
Chief Teresa Gardner
What is the goal scene time for patient's who meet criteria for a STEMI alert?
15 minutes
What are the two types of dialysis?
Hemodialysis & peritoneal
What cardiac rhythm is a risk factor for CVA?
A-Fib
How long do you need to hold direct pressure for after packing a wound?
3 minutes
The Division Chief responsible for Clinical Services & Education (Including the Academy) is:
Chief Josh Todd
Name 3 of the rapid 12-lead criteria?
greater or equal to 30 years of age with any of the following criteria:
- Suspected cardiac patient - Pain between naval and jaw; Pressure, discomfort, tightness or heartburn; “Heart racing”, “palpitations”, or “heart is too slow”; CHF signs and symptoms
- Electrical injuries
- Syncope
- Severe weakness
- Difficulty breathing with no obvious respiratory cause
- New onset of stroke symptoms
- Suspected overdose
- Patient of any age with any of the above symptoms and history of cardiac disease, diabetes, obesity, family history of congenital heart disease, recent stimulant use
Which sickle cell crisis has the highest mortality rate?
Acute Chest Syndrome
What does the A in VAN stand for?
Aphasia
What two things correlate with poor outcomes for head injuries?
Hypotension & Hypoxia
The Assistant Chief responsible for Operations is:
Chief Wesley Hopkins
What is the intrinsic rate of the SA Node?
60-100
Cholecystitis is most frequently found in what patient population?
Women aged 30-50
What are two of our thrombectomy centers?
Dell Seton, Seton Williamson, St. David’s Round Rock, St. Davids main, Seton Main
What are the components of the Trauma Diamond?
Hypothermia, Coagulopathy, Acidosis, Hypocalcemia
Who is the Assistant Chief over Development & Wellness?
Chief Heather Phillips
Which cardiac marker is specific only to MI's?
Troponin
What is the Class of Zofran, the dose, and how long do we wait to administer Zofran between doses?
Antiemetic, 4mg, & 15 minutes
How do you assess neglect in a VAN assessment?
Ask them to look to the L&R and assess directions of tracking
Test if they can feel you touching their arms together and separately
In order to be a red patient/high risk trauma patient their GCS must be less than or equal to?
13