Pharmacology
Promethazine: Name & Indication(s)
Phenegran: An anti-histamine & antiemetic
Indication: Allergic reaction w/ Hx of Benadryl allergyIndication: Motion sickness or nausea in pregnant patient
Patella
Knee
Midclavicular
Referring to the middle of the clavicle on the anterior portion of body.
How many sizes of I-Gels does CFD carry?
3
60mg/dL-120mg/dL
What are 2 Nebulized medications that an EMT-B is able to administer & their indications?
Albuterol: Bronchospasms, SOB, wheezing, airway constriction. Typically used in asthmatic patients for bronchodilation benefits.
DuoNeb (Ipratropium Bromide): Contains both Albuterol AND Ipratropium. Typically used for COPD or CHF patients w/ pulmonary edema & fluid retention.
Difference between ligaments & tendons?
Ligaments connect bone to bone while tendons connect muscle to bone.
Posturing: Types & medical emergency that causes it?
Decorticate: Patient is stiffened w/ bent arms, clenches fists that are facing TOWARD their body/core.
Decerebrate: Extended extremities w/ hyperreflexia of lower limbs. Hands & neck tend to flex AWAY from their body/core.
How do you measure an NP airway adjunct?
Measure from the tip of patient's nose to their earlobe.
S- Signs/Symptoms
A- Allergies
M- Medications
P- Past Medical Hx
L- Last Oral Intake
E- Events Leading To
Contraindications for administering Oral Glucose?
Any patient that is unable to maintain patency of their own airway. This poses a very large aspiration risk.
Where are there Pivot Joints in the human body?
Neck & wrists
Epistaxis
Nose bleed
Describe how a patient can visibly present in respiratory distress upon entering residence?
-Skin color (cyanosis, diaphoresis)
-Tripod Position
-1-2 word sentences-Belly breathing (typically in pediatrics)
-Intercostal retraction
-Nare flaring (typically in pediatrics)
- Pursed lips
Describe possible signs & symptoms that a patient may present w/ if they are having a stroke?
Slurred speech, facial droop, HTN, unilateral weakness.
Describe reconstituting a medication
A method to dilute a medication after mixing a medication w/ Normal Saline, D5, D10, etc.
The initial medication could be in powdered or liquid form.
Cricoid Cartilage
Cartilage that forms a ring around the trachea
Periorbital Ecchymosis
Also known as "Raccoon Eyes"
Bilateral bruising to both eyes
Possibly indicates a brain or skull injury
Contraindication for inserting an OP airway adjunct?
How to determine if my patient is now in DECOMPENSATED shock?
Their BP will rapidly drop
This is also know as Stage 3 of shock
Epi concentration(s) & their indications?
Epi 1:10,000: indicated for cardiac emergencies/cardiac arrests (IV/IO)
Epi 1:1,000: indicated for anaphylaxis to combat respiratory distress (IM in deltoid or quadricep)
Xiphoid Process
Lowest part of the sternum
Jaundice
Yellowing of the skin or eyes that typically indicates liver failure or cirrhosis
Describe PEEP?
Positive End-Expiratory Pressure
Positive pressure that remains in airway after exhalation. Said pressure is greater than the atmospheric pressure, which allows alveoli to remain inflated. This can ensure adequate oxygenation & can mitigate Atelectasis.
If you respond to a patient w/ chest pain... list 3 BLS interventions/skills/etc that can be done
O2
ASA (assisted)
Position of comfort
General assessment (sick or not sick)
Nitro (assisted)