Trauma
Trauma lethal triad
hypothermia, coagulopathy, acidosis
The pressure the left ventricle has to pump against
afterload
The purpose of the primary assessment
to identify and treat life threats
deficiency of surfactant causes alveolar collapse
atelectasis
number one killer of firefighters on a fire scene
cardiac event
earliest sign of hemorrhagic shock
tachycardia
preexcitation may have this tracing characteristic
delta wave
A high priority patient and there is no time for a complete secondary assessment will get this physical assessment
Rapid full body
dysphasia
difficulty understanding or producing speech
this entity is responsible for making recommendations regarding infection control practices
OSHA
components of cushing triad
bradycardia, hypertension (widening PP), irregular respirations
ekg views that has a positive lead in the LA
I, aVL
Usually the general impression is formed based on these two things
initial presentation and chief complaint
acetylcholinesterase
enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine
duty of treatment leader as soon as they receive patients
secondary triage
The most critical factor determining seriousness of a GSW
143lb patient needs cardizem, how much cardizem are you drawing up?
3.25ml
the reason elderly people are more susceptible to intracranial bleeding
increased subdural space
thrombocytopenia
low platelet count
conducting comprehensive pre-disaster planning that will apply to any situation
all hazards approach
2 types of heatstroke
classic and exertional
this vessel supplies the SA node is 60% of people
RCA
signs/symptoms of Acetaminophen toxicity <24hrs
N/V, loss of appetite, pallor, malaise
coagulopathy
impaired clotting ability
give the signs symptoms mnemonic for organophosphate poisoning
salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation, GI upset, emesis, muscle twitching/miosis