Medications
What characteristic of a bleed must be present for us to administer TXA
Incompressible bleed.
Which IO location is preferred due to quicker medication administration to the bloodstream?
Humeral Head IO
What does STEMI stand for?
ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Normal HR Range in an Adult
60-100 BPM
What does MARCH stand for ?
Massive Hemorrhage
Airway
Respiration
Circulation
Hypothermia / Head Injury
What medication may be indicated for conscious Cardioversion?
Versed.
Needle Decompression Location
4th Intercostal Space, Mid Axillary.
What rhythm is faster than 150, and does not have visible p waves?
SVT
Normal Blood Sugar Range in an Adult
80-120
DAILY DOUBLE
What is the MAP formula?
2 x DBP + SBP
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What Class of Drug is Adenosine?
Antidysrhythmic.
What intervention can we not perform to treat Cardiac Tamponade?
Pericardial Synthesis.
What length of a QRS is considered wide?
How many points in a Cincinnati Stroke Scale are required to call a positive Stroke?
1.
What is a Delta Wave Indicative of?
Wolff-Parkinson White Syndrome.
DAILY DOUBLE
You have Just Shocked your VFIB pt. for the 4th time. If you have been following ACLS, what SHOULD be your next Amiodarone Dose?
150 mg.
1st Shock - nothing
2nd Shock - nothing
3rd Shock - refractory, 300 mg initial dose
4th Shock - 150 mg second dose
What are my initial Pacing Settings?
Output of 30, Rate of 80.
What does a P wave represent?
Atrial Depolarization
What Class of Drug is Acetaminophen?
Analgesic & Antipyretic
What is the blood vessel in the fetus to to provide blood to the atria while bypassing the lungs?
Foramen Ovale
What is my second dose of Adenosine for a 9-year-old pt. I.V.?
6mg followed by 10cc RAPID flush.
(.2mg/kg x 30kg)
Anatomical 12-Lead Placement Locations
V1, V2 = 4th intercostal space, mirrored on both sides of the sternum.
V4= Midclavicular, 5th intercostal space
V3= Midway between V2, V4
V6=5th intercostal space, mid axillary
V5= In between V4, V6.
What is elevation in avR with global depression in all leads indicative of?
Left main coronary artery (LMCA) stenosis
source: https://emergencymedicinecases.com/ecg-cases-st-elevation-avr-stemi-equivalent/
What are the 7 Pulse Points of the body?
Radial artery (wrist)
Carotid artery (neck)
Brachial artery (medial border of the humerus)
Femoral artery (at the groin)
Popliteal artery (behind the knee)
Dorsalis pedis artery (foot)
Posterior tibial artery (foot)
Formula to Find Out Ped ET Tube Size?
16 + AGE
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