Stroke/CVA`
Epinephrine
Hemorrhage Control
100
What does LAMS stand for?
Los Angeles Motor Scale
100
Epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, is a medication that treats pts in this life threatening allergic reaction
Anaphylaxis
100
What is the name of this section of a tourniquet? 
Windlass
200
This acronym is used to determine the signs and symptoms of a stroke
FAST
200
What is the weight cut off for adults vs pediatrics for epi protocols?
66lbs
200
What are 2 of the contraindications for tourniquet removal?
- Tourniquet has been in place for greater than or equal to 2 hours
- Tourniquet was applied for an amputation
- Patient is unstable or in shock
-Inability to monitor wound enroute to hospital
300
Your pt presents with asymmetric facial droop, weak R sided grip, and slow R sided arm drift. What is their LAMS score?
3
300
How much epinephrine is in the check and inject kit?
1mg/ml of epinephrine 1:1000
300
What is the minimum age per protocol for a in the field blood transfusion?
14
400
This drug is used to treat ischemic strokes by dissolving blood clots that block blood flow to the brain
Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)
400
What are 2 of the physiological effects of epinephrine?
Heart: Increases HR
Blood Vessels: Vasoconstriction
Airway: Bronchodilator
Eyes: Dilates pupils
Liver: Converts stored glycogen into glucose
400
A pt with a SBP of less than or equal to 90 and a heart rate of what meets the criteria for a blood transfusion?
HR of 110
500
This unexplained episode of facial muscle weakness or paralysis mimics the signs and symptoms of a stroke/cva
Bell palsy
500
What organ produces epinephrine in the human body?
The adrenal gland (Endocrine glands)
500
A pt with a SBP of less than or equal to 70 and a heart rate of what meets the criteria for a blood transfusion?
No minimum heart rate with a SBP of 70 or less