PCR
True or False: you can take notes on either PCR paper or a notepad if both are available.
FALSE.
Notepads are not allowed. Notes need to be done on PCR paper in case paramedics or other health care professionals ask for a copy.
What nervous system does EPINEPHrine primarily affect?
Sympathetic nervous system (Fight or Flight)
If you are late to a shift, who do you contact?
Anyone currently on shift, and let campus services know via discord or sign-in form.
Who is George?
Advanced CPR Mannequin
What is the dosage of insulin that ECSpeRT would provide to a diabetic patient with a BGL of 10mmol?
Trick Question. Administering insulin is not within our scope of practice or policy.
If the call required EMS. What must you do in addition to PCR?
Call Unit Chief (Alex Marian) number or leave a voicemail if unanswered. Make the report according to the set guidelines found in Drive.
What's the difference between the pulmonary artery and pulmonary vein?
The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs for gas exchange. The pulmonary vein carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart for circulation to the rest of the body.
Which non-ECSpeRT members are allowed to be in the office?
Patients
Campus Safety
Paramedics/Health professionals
Who is your DTO (Divisional Training Officer)?
Abeer Ansari
Definition of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, how ECSpeRT treat these emergencies, and why.
Hyperglycemia - high amount of sugar in blood
Hypoglycemia - low amount of sugar in blood
Give glucose for both.
Two accepted explanations: You can't tell difference between the two OR it will help hypoglycemia and will not worsen hyperglycemia
If you need to make edit/amendments to the Incident Report (email), what do you do?
REPLY ALL and send the WHOLE Incident Report again, highlight the edited portion. Do not resend in a new email chain (new email vs reply).
What are the three types of burns (that ECSpeRT uses) and what part of the skin does each affect?
Superficial - epidermis (outer layer)
Partial Thickness - epidermis and dermis
Full Thickness- epidermis, dermis, tissue (hypodermis) and potentially muscle, bone, nerves
Where is the ECSpeRT office key located? (The one used to enter office)
Stairwell adjacent to the office door within an electronically controlled and monitored lock. Usually only MFR/Exec has access.
What does the office have that you can do for fun?
Board games, read a book from the library shelf, basketball, ping pong
Optional: eat snacks, drink coffee/tea
Type of Diabetes
Type I (Insulin Dependent)
Type II (Non-insulin Dependent)
Gestational (during pregnancy)
If your PCR is multiple pages long, what information MUST be present on EVERY page
- Page numbers
- Report Time and Date
- Event name
- Name, Birthday, Phone Number, Address
What is it called when naloxone fights to bond with opioid receptors in central nervous system?
Opioid competitive antagonist
List all the requirements for ECSpeRT Uniform (List at least 6).
- Issued red ECSpeRT shirt or black SJA shirt
- Black cargo or black dress pants or Tactical pants (MFR only)
- Long black socks. No ankle socks
- Wrist watch
- Black belt without any offensive belt buckles
- Black closed-toe shoes with no visible logos and no heel
- Stethoscope and MFR badge
- Long black, white, or red sleeved shirts under uniform (specify it is optional)
List all the types of kits we have for OnCall, Overnight, and Event.
Statpacks (trauma and oxygen), Backpacks (trauma and oxygen), Auxiliary Kits (trauma and oxygen), 2 AED Backpacks, Environment Bag, Multiple Casualty Kit
Which organ is affected in type 1 diabetes?
Pancreas
Difference between DNO and CNO. Give example of each.
You are responding to a patient with COPD that has an at home oxygen tank at a flow rate of 2 L/min. They did not have their oxygen with them when you responded. You administer oxygen via Nasal Cannula at a flow rate 2 L/min more than their usual flow rate. The oxygen tank is a D Cylinder with a tank factor of 0.16, a residual of 200 PSI, and currently at 1,800 PSI. About how many minutes will the oxygen tank last if the patient uses it continuously?
Time Left on Tank = ((PSI - residual) * Tank Factor )/ Flow Rate
The tank will last 64 minutes
In the event of a second call occurring while you are already on a call, an MFR may branch off to provide care to second pt as long as ______ and ______.
One MFR stays with the original patient.
It is not a mass casualty situation.
What is ECSpeRT's phone number and which room are we located in?
(905) 569 - 4925
Student Center Room 205
Treatment for Diabetic Seizure (Minimum 4 things)
1. Let pt. seize. Do not restrict movement.
2. Place something under their head.
3. For non-violent seizures, roll pt. on their side
4. Record time of seizure and duration
5. Call 911.
6. Reassess ABCs after seizure
7. Administer glucose to raise their blood sugar levels after a seizure when they no longer have trouble swallowing