Respiratory
Do we carry Simple Masks at RUHS?
No
For patient's with hemorrhagic strokes what is the usual SBP parameter?
100-140
What device might be used in patient's with a pelvic fracture to decrease the risk of bleeding into the pelvis?
a Pelvic binder
How do you calculate the cardiac output?
CO= SV x HR
Cam ICU is a tool that is used to assess what?
The presence of delirium
Name one indication for BiPAP
COPD exacerbation, CHF, Pulm Edema, Acute lung injury, Neuromuscular disorders, Pneumonia, elevated C02.
Prior to receiving TNK the patient's blood pressure can not exceed?
185/110
Shock in early trauma is _________ until proven otherwise
hemorrhagic
What is the treatment for cardiac tamponade?
pericardiocentesis
If the patient is on an analgesic drip and a rate change was made a reassessment MUST be documented within ___ minutes.
15
Normal Co2 levels are?
35-45
The last known well time for a patient to be a candidate for TNK must not exceed
4.5 hours
Trauma patient's should not have a resting HR above _____ without further investigation
120
SVT is regular and defined as a rate above _____ BMP
150
This is a definition of what?
the patient responds purposefully to verbal commands, either alone or accompanied by light tactile stimulation, the patient is able to protect their own airway
Moderate Sedation
List one reason why a ventilator may alarm "high peak pressure"
coughing, increased secretions, patient is biting down on the ETT, blockage in the airway
In patient's with an epidural hematoma, what is first neurological assessment change?
Pupillary change
What is the normal value for CPP?
60-80mmHG
What is the difference between atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation?
a fib is always irregular
Your patient opens their eyes but is unable to maintain eye contact for more than 10 seconds, what is their RASS?
Optimal ET tube placement is ___-___cm above the
2-3cm above the carina
Internal Carotid artery (ICA), Middle cerebral artery (MCA, M1, M2, M3) Vertebral artery or basilar artery
What are the components of the Trauma Triad of death?
Hypothermia, Coagulopathy, Acidosis.
Adenosine and synchronized cardioversion are ineffective and contraindicated in _____ but are the proper treatment for ______
Sinus Tachycardia
SVT
Haldol may prolong a patients _______, leading to __________ or __________
QT interval
V-tach or torsade's