Airway
This is the early indicator of hypoxia that can appear before cyanosis
AMS
This is the life-threatening arrhythmia characterized by a chaotic, disorganized rhythm with no cardiac output
Ventricular fibrillation
This is the term for traumatic injury that causes damage to both the soft tissues and underlying bone
Compound fracture
This is the primary cause of anaphylactic shock in a patient with known allergies
Release of histamine from the mast cells
This system categorizes patients based on the severity of their condition and helps EMS determine transport priorities in a mass casualty incident
START
This dangerous complication can occur when using a BVM with excessive force or rate
Gastric inflation
This condition should be suspected when chest pain is reproducible by palpation
Musculoskeletal chest pain
This condition occurs when the blood supply to a limb is compromised due to severe injury, resulting in muscle and nerve death
Compartment syndrome
This is the most common cause of acute upper GI bleeding in adults
Peptic ulcer
This term describes the primary responsibility of an EMS provider to protect and preserve patient privacy, especially during transport and handoff
HIPAA
This is how positive pressure ventilation affects preload and cardiac output
Decreases venous return and cardiac output
This is the best position to place a conscious patient with suspected acute coronary syndrome and hypotension
Supine with Trendelenburg
This is the mechanism by which a blast injury can cause internal organ damage without external wounds
Blast wave
This electrolyte imbalance is most commonly caused by vomiting, diarrhea, or the use of certain diuretics, and can lead to arrhythmias
Hypokalemia
This is the standard for documenting and reporting EMS interventions, treatments, and patient status, which is crucial for legal and medical purposes
PCR
This is the term for the negative pressure that draws air into the lungs during normal inhalation
Negative intrathoracic pressure
This is the physiologic effect of beta-1 receptor stimulation in the heart
Increased heart rate and strength of contractions
This is the most important diagnostic sign when assessing for aortic dissection in a trauma patient
Sudden, severe, tearing pain in the back
This disease is characterized by the progressive destruction of the myelin sheath in the central nervous system, leading to weakness and sensory changes
Multiple sclerosis
This term refers to the coordinated response of multiple agencies and disciplines in managing an event, ensuring proper resource allocation, and maintaining communication across various sectors
Unified command
This complication can result from forceful or excessive BVM ventilation, especially in pediatric patients
Barotrauma
This triad of symptoms may indicate right ventricular infarction: hypotension, JVD, and this finding.
Clear lung sounds
This is the term for an injury that causes bleeding between the skull and the dura mater
Epidural hematoma
This is the medical term for inflammation of the lining of the lungs, which often presents with pleuritic chest pain
Pleuritis
This system ensures that EMS units are dispatched efficiently, with available units identified and assigned to the nearest emergency in a timely manner
CAD system