Operations
A piece of equipment used to immobilize & move patients with a suspected spinal injury
Backboard (Long Spine Board)
DCAP-BTLS
Deformities Burns
Contusions Tenderness
Abrasions Lacerations
Punctures Swelling
The two shockable heart rhythms that an AED will detect & defibrillate
Ventricular Tachycardia
Ventricular Fibrillation
We use this technique to open the airway of an unresponsive patient with a suspected neck injury
Jaw Thrust
Respiratory difficulty, hypoxia, cyanosis, and low SpO2 are indications for this medication
Oxygen
Respiratory difficulty, tachycardia, hives, and wheezing are signs & symptoms of this condition
Anaphylaxis
A French word that means "to sort", as in the act of sorting multiple patients into groups based on their priority
Triage
During the Rapid Trauma Exam, we assess the neck for signs of trauma, including these two specific signs
Tracheal Deviation
Jugular Vein Distension
SAMPLE
OPQRST
Signs/Symptoms Onset
Allergies Provocation
Medications Quality
Pertinent Hx Radiation
Last oral intake Severity
Events leading up Time
Tip of the nose to the earlobe
a "Duo-Neb" contains these two medications
Albuterol sulfate
Ipratropium Bromide
Cool pale skin, nausea, and chest pain are signs & symptoms of this condition
Myocardial Infarction
All 6 steps of the Scene Size Up
1. BSI
2. Scene Safety
3. MOI / NOI
4. Number of Patients
5. Additional Resources / Assistance
6. C-Spine Precautions
We use this system to calculate the amount of surface area affected by a burn, denoted by a percentage
the Rule of Nines
The BEFAST acronym used to assess stroke patients
Balance
Eyes
Face
Arms
Speech
Time
The lung sound associated with bronchoconstriction
Wheezing
Unresponsiveness, respiratory depression, bradycardia, and pinpoint pupils are indications for this medication
Naloxone
Respiratory difficulty, absent Lung sounds, hypotension, Tracheal Deviation, and Jugular Vein Distension are signs & symptoms of this condition
Tension Pneumothorax
The size of a landing zone when preparing for air medical rendezvous
100 x 100
Shortened & rotated lower extremity, mid thigh deformity, and severe pain are indications for this piece of equipment
Traction Splint
A patient who is able to follow commands and experiencing respiratory difficulty, tachypnea, and sever hypoxia is a candidate for this piece of equipment
CPAP
Severe facial trauma is a contraindication for this type of airway
Nasopharyngeal Airway
The adult & pediatric doses for an IM epinephrine injection during anaphylaxis
Adult: 0.3 mg, IM
Peds: 0.15, IM
Tachycardia, Hypotension, pale skin, and Respiratory Difficulty are signs & symptoms of this condition
Decompensated Shock
The standardized system that lays out the framework for scene management on larger incidents or MCIs
Incident Command System
A patient has 2nd degree burns to the Posterior head, the entire back, and the upper & lower posterior arms, using the Rule of Nines the total surface area of the burn is
31.5%
These three pieces make up the Pediatric Assessment Triangle
Appearance
Work of Breathing
Circulation to Skin
Alveoli
The 6 patients rights, Pharmacologically speaking of course
Right Patient
Right Medication
Right Dose
Right Route
Right Time
Right Documentation
Tachycardia, diaphoresis, altered mental status, and Kussmaul Respirations are signs & symptoms of this condition
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)