Documentation
Every patient gets at least 2 sets of vitals, how far apart?
5 minutes
What about during transports?
Patients ≥ what age, potentially may be intubated?
8 years old
PATCH required
What are the max amount of doses for Albuterol AND Atrovent?
Albuterol - repeat as needed
Atrovent - 3 doses MAX
What does PEEP stand for?
Positive End Exhalation Pressure
What lung sounds would you expect for a mild allergic reaction?
Vesicular (clear) OR Wheezing
What assessment should be documented with fluid administration?
Lung sounds
Before and after
Consider the use of ________ if NIPPV is not effective
SGA (iGel)
Allergic reaction Epi dose, route and max?
0.3mg of 1mg/mL
May repeat every 5 mins
What is the BVM ventilation rate, without an airway adjunct?
Every 5-6 seconds
OR
10-12 times per minute
What illness produces a 'seal like' bark?
CROUP
When is it appropriate to have a second set of eyes on your chart?
Every time!
Read your PDF
Place _____ for gastric decompression when advanced airways are used
OG tube
Pulmonary edema: Nitro dose and frequency?
Nitro 0.4mg SL
Every 3 mins as BP allows
No max
How do you measure an OG tube prior to placement?
Corner of mouth, around the ear, to the point half-way between xiphoid & umbilicus
What is the name of the lung sounds for pulmonary edema?
Rales OR Crackles
A Paramedic Student signature is acceptable for a witness signature, True or False?
True, but it depends.
Is there an ALS signature?
Post intubation, document this on arrival at hospital
EtCO2
Shock: Adult push dose epi
Dose, max, and frequency?
PDE: 1mcg/kg
Max 20mcg (2mL)
Every 2 mins
Titrate to MAP ≥ 65
On what day is this med considered expired?
OCT 2025
November 1st
Respiratory failure, facial/airways burns, inability to maintain airway/ventilate will lead to what offline…
RSI
If you have to make a correction or an addition to a chart, how do you do so?
Addendum
CFD currently 72 hours
What is an example of a NIPPV?
BVM, C-PAP, or B-PAP
Shock: med, dose and max for adrenal insufficiency or daily steroid usage
Methylprednisolone
2 mg/kg, max 125mg
What is the age restriction for RSI?
Age ≥ 15
What is the rapid swelling of eyelids, face, mouth, throat and/or genitals called?
Angioedema