Trauma
EKGs
Procedures
Radiology
Critical Care
100
What are the parts of a primary survey?
ABC - airway, breathing, circulation
100
Name at least 2 intervals that are measured on an EKG.
PR, QRS, QT
100
Name two types of splints
Sugar tong, volar slab, ulnar gutter, thumb spica, posterior slab, etc.
100
Name the pathology
Shoulder dislocation
100
What medication is ALWAYS used during ACLS? (Bonus: What dose do you administer and how frequently?)
Epinephrine; 1 mg every 3-5 min
200
What is the generally the first assessment when triaging patients during a mass casualty incident?
Ability to walk
200
Which leads on an EKG are considered "inferior" leads?
II, III, aVF
200
Name 2 locations where you can place an IO line.
Proximal tibia, humeral head, sternum, distal femur (peds)
200
Name the pathology and management
Pneumothorax; chest tube
200
What defines "high-quality" CPR?
Rate 100-120, depth of at least 2 inches
300
What are the two broad categories of trauma? Name one example of each.
Blunt (e.g. MVC, assault) and penetrating (GSW, stab wound)
300
What is the rhythm in this EKG?
Atrial fibrillation
300
Where is a chest tube placed?
Mid-axillary line, 4th-5th intercostal space
300
What finding does this image show?
Free fluid in the abdomen (Morrison's pouch)
300
Name 2 types of non-invasive ventilation.
BIPAP and HFNC
400
A patient comes in after a motor vehicle accident. He is opens his eyes only to pain and is clearly confused but does follow commands. What is his GCS?
12
400
What is the MOST important step in the management of this patient?
Revascularization (stent)
400
What is the main indication for pericardiocentesis?
Pericardial effusion with tamponade
400
What is the finding?
Pleural effusion
400
What are two types of intubation blades? (Bonus: What is the difference between them?)
Mac, Miller, hyperangulated
500
What is this finding called and what pathology might it indicate?
Raccoon eyes; basilar skull fracture
500
A patient comes to the ER with bodyaches and nausea after missing dialysis. Based on his EKG, what medication would you administer FIRST?
Calcium
500
Name 3 locations in which you can place a central venous catheter.
Internal jugular, femoral, subclavian veins
500
What are the 4 views obtained on a typical echo?
Parasternal long and short, apical, subxiphoid
500
Name 2 parameters that are set on a ventilator. (Bonus points for each additional parameter)
Vt, RR, PEEP, FiO2