Cardiac Emergencies
What is the Compression to Breath Ratio for Adults?
30:2
What type of burn is a sunburn?
1st Degree/Superficial Burn
Face Up
What is the most common food allergy?
Milk
May
How many compressions should be performed per minute?
100-120
Heat Cramps
How Many Bones Are In The Human Body?
206
What is a common medication for someone who is going into anaphylactic shock?
Epinephrine
In 2021 what was the most common pediatric call for EMS in CT?
Mental Health
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths for 2 person child CPR?
15 compressions to 2 breaths
All four extremities of an adult have sunburn. According to the rule of 9's how much of them are burned?
54%
How many lobes does the left lung have? And why?
2. To make room for the heart.
What is the difference between an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis?
Affects respiratory and/or cardiovascular systems
What is the most common medication given by EMS?
Oxygen
What is the depth of compressions for CPR on an adult?
At least 2 inches
What are the main differences between heat exhaustion & heat stroke?
The patient may have an altered/decreased level of consciousness and their skin may be dry/they may not be sweating anymore.
What does the term proximal mean?
Closer to the midline of the body
What is the dosage of an Epipen for an Adult?
0.3mg Adults/0.15mg Children
Where do most changes in EMS protocol/procedures come from?
The military!
What is the difference between Cardiac Arrest and a Heart Attack?
Cardiac Arrest is an electrical problem.
A Heart Attack is a circulation problem.
How do you treat a patient in heat exhaustion/heat stroke?
Total body cooling (apply ice packs and cold rags to areas like armpits and groin, give them small sips of water, etc.)
What is Homeostasis?
The status of equilibrium in the body?
What are 3 signs of an allergic reaction/anaphylaxis?
Restlessness, hives, swelling, wheezing, stridor, tachypnea, tachycardia, etc.
What is the most popular ambulance manufacturer?
Ford