Head, shoulders, knees, and toes
I fell while snowboarding and have a severe deformity forearm near my left wrist. How you describe the location of this injury?
Distal left forearm deformity/injury
Name the most common airway obstruction from an adult.
The tongue?
*what is/are the easiest way(s) to resolve this obstruction?
Where should a tourinquet be applied?
High and tight!
Name the 4 heat loss mechanisms
Conduction, convection, radiation, evaporation
What does it mean if I found my patient lying prone?
They are lying face down
What are 3 differences between hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia?
Hypoglycemia: fast onset, cool and clammy skin, irritable/altered, no breath changes
Hyperglycemia: slow onset, hot dry skin, increased hunger/thirst, increased urination, fruity breath
What type of injury am I concerned about if my patient has a deviated trachea, jugular vein distention, trouble breathing, and irregular movement of the chest?
Tension pneumothorax
What are signs and symptoms of heat stroke?
Hot skin, rapid pulse, altered mental status, high body temp (> 40C)
Systolic blood pressure is a measure of what?
What is the ventricular contraction of the heart that produces pressure in the arteries.
How does epinephrine help in the treatment of anaphylaxis?
It causes vasoconstriction and bronchodilation
What is the difference between a strain and a sprain?
Strain: tendon, attaching muscle to bone
Sprain: ligament, attaching bone to bone e
What is the difference between HAPE and HACE?
HAPE = high altitude pulmonary edema
HACE = high altitude cerebral edema
What does PERRL stand for?
Pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light
What is our assessment for someone with a suspected Stroke?
BE FAST
Balance, eyes, face, arms, speech, time!
How many cervical vertebrae? Thoracic? Lumbar?
Which are the most commonly injured?
7, 12, 5
Cervical and lumbar
What are the different tag colors and their meanings during a triage assessment?
Green: Walking wounded
Yellow: non-life threatening injuries who's treatment can be delayed:
Red: Immediate life threats:
Black: deceased or expectant
What is the normal HR, RR, BP, and temperature for the average adult?
HR: 60-100 bpm
RR: 12-20 rpm
BP: 120/80
T: 98.6 F (37 c)
What is the difference between a myocardial infarction and angina?
Myocardial infarction is tissue death. Pain will not resolve with rest or medications
Angina is ischemia due to decreased blood flow. Pain will resolve with rest and medications
Name the 4 types of shock
Hypovolemic
Cardiogenic
Distributive
Obstructive
How do we treat a snake bite?
Keep them calm (have them sit down)
Take picture of snake if possible
Remove functional tourniquets
Outline the area
Evacuate!