Stormi Baby
What is a lightning slogan to help promote safety?
When lightning roars, go indoors
Half an hour since lightning roars, now its safe to go outdoors
What are 3 symptoms of a concussion?
Headache, dizzy, nauseous, visual disturbances, sleep disturbances, confused, disoriented
What are the 3 parts of the spine?
cervical, thoracic, lumbar
What are heat cramps also called?
Exercised associated muscle cramps
What core temp would classify for hypothermia?
below 95 deg F
What is the first victim you want to treat?
Those who appear dead
What is the difference of a epidural hematoma vs subdural hematoma? (think time)
Epidural (arterial/ fast) vs subdural (venous/ slower)
What is the main, first step in a CSI/ spine boarding situation? (Assuming scene is safe)
Manual stabilization
What internal temp is associated with heat exhaustion?
104.5 deg F
What is a major thing to avoid when you are trying to warm up a patient with hypothermia?
Avoid friction massage
How many minutes to get to the victim for the best result of saving the patient?
3-5 min
What is the difference of anterograde vs retrograde amnesia?
Retrograde= before the injury vs anterograde= after the injury
What 3 things can a spinal cord injury cause?
Paralysis, loss of sensation, death
What is the most severe heat illness? What is one s/s?
Heat stroke: temps > 105 deg F, decreased sweating, decreased ability to evaporate heat, collapse, irritability, confusion, seizures, altered LOC
When is thawing complete with frostbite?
When the tissue is pliable and has color/ sensation
What time do most lightning deaths occur?
10am- 7pm
What are 2 concussion assessment tools?
Glascow coma scale (GCS), graded symptom checklist (GSC), neurological exams (cranial nerves, balance, cognition), SCAT6
What are the main mechanisms for a cervical spine injury?
Axial loading, hyper-flexion/ hyper-extension, rotational loading
Where are the cooling spots on the body?
Inguinal, armpit, posterior knees, neck, elbows
S/S of chillblain
small, red bumps, swelling, tenderness, itching, pain
Who can clear a lightning victim back for RTP?
MD
What are 2 red flags for cerebral bleeding?
GCS < 13, repeated vomiting, unequal pupils, seizures, worsening neurological status
What is the most common technique for spine boarding, and how many people do you need?
Log Roll, 3-5 rescuers
What could predispose a patient to an EHI?
overweight, sick, not acclimated, previous EHI
What is the nonfreezing injury to the extremities?
Immersion Foot/ Trench Foot