Communications
Agency that monitors radio traffic, allocates frequencies and regulates transmissions is
FCC- Federal Communications Commission
cartilaginous tip of the sternum
Xiphoid Process
The most muscular part of the heart is
The Left Ventricle ( Pumps the oxygenated blood to the body )
Safest and most powerful lift is the
Power lift :
Using power grip ( palms up grip)
Back stacked and straight, feet apart
Weight close to body
Adult CPR compression to ventilation rate and depth
30:2
Depth of at least 2 inches
Repeat the order back word for word
Located closer to the middle of the body is
Medial
How many atriums are there and what are their functions?
2 Atria
Right atrium ( receives deoxygenated blood from the body via the inferior and superior vena cave)
Left Atrium ( receives oxygenated blood from the lung via the pulmonary vein)
Carrying pt on backboard up/down stairs - the patient should be positioned how
Keep the Head elevated: as this is also the heaviest end of the board.
Defining clear roles and responsibilities before the call is the hallmark of
Pit Crew CPR
Do not shout..use pen and paper.. allows pt to see your face with these patients
Hard of Hearing patients
If the chest is anterior , than the back is
Posterior
Only Artery to carry Deoxygenated Blood
Pulmonary Artery
*100 Bonus points if you tell me the correct flow of blood from the Pulmonary Artery on...
Best device to carry patient over uneven terrain
Basket Stretcher aka Stokes Stretcher
After determining pt is apneic and pulseless your next step is
Start CPR and attach AED as soon as possible.
get down to their eye level
consider having them sit on parents lap
Consider a favorite toy
If the back is dorsal, the chest is
Ventral
SA Node - Causes the atria of the adults heart to contract at 60-100 BPM
If you arrive on scene to a patient who is in excess of 300 pounds, you should first
Call for additional resources to assist in lifting the patient safely before you make any attempts.
What steps do you take before you use the AED on a pt that was submerged in water
Pull patient out of water and wipe chest dry
The wrist is this ..... to the elbow
Distal
Name the 5 Vertebrae Segments with the # of Vertebrae in each
C - cervical 7
T- thoracic 12
L- Lumbar 5
S-Sacral 5
C- Coccyx 4
Name the 4 Valves of the heart
Tricuspid
Pulmonary
Mitral
Atrial
method of carrying with 4 rescuers. one at head foot and one at each side.
Diamond Carry Techniques
Best method to ensure adequate ventilation is provided via BVM
Observe chest rise