TV & MOVIE
In this popular 1990's TV show, "reenactments" depict real emergencies
Rescue 911
ABC
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
Brand names for this respiratory medication include Proventil and Ventolin
What is Albuterol
What level MCI has 11-20 patients
Level 2
If the patient has a temperature greater than 103F degrees begin
Rapid Cooling
In this 2004 hit film, Joaquin Phoenix does CPR on a patient for a brief moment "saving" her life
Ladder 49
DNR
Do Not Resuscitate
What is the contraindications for the use of Solu-Medrol prehospital?
None
On scene time with a Level One Trauma pt should be
10 minutes or less
Patients with a heat-related illness associated with AMS should be considered to have
Heat Stroke
In 2015 this EMS show was #2 in TV ratings, behind THE WALKING DEAD
Boston EMS
SAMPLE
Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past Medical Hx, Last oral intake, Events
My initial dose is 12mg
Adenosine
Any patient in cardiac arrest as a result of electrocution or lightning injury should receive
Immediate Defibrillation
Axilla and Groin
This series, which started in 2012, depicts firefighters and paramedics from "the Windy City" on both a personal and professional level
Chicago Fire
OPQRST
Onset, Provocation, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time
Sympathomimetic that stimulates alpha, beta-1, and beta-2 receptor sites
Epi
Perform this if you are called to the PI for a 25 y/o M patient found in cardiac arrest with multiple stab wounds to the chest
Bilateral needle decompression
Give this if patient is hypotensive with a temperature less than 103F degrees
1L Normal Saline
This series, which ran for 6 years, depicts what happens on the evening shift with New York City paramedics, firefighters & police officers
Third Watch
DCAP BTLS
Deformities, Contusions, Abrasions, Punctures/Penetrations, Burns, Tenderness, Lacerations, Swelling
Push Dose Epi dosage
1 ml per min, titrate to SBP > 90
Cushing's Triad consists of these 3 components
Hypertension, bradycardia, slow or irregular respirations
CHAOS stands for
Chief Has Arrived On Scene