Ventilation
What is the normal breathing rate of an adult?
12-20 BPM
The number of compressions per minute is an important determinant to ROSC and good neurological outcomes.
Compress at a rate of ____ - ____ times a minute.
100-120
Supplemental oxygen is indicated for a patient with an SpO2 reading at or below what percentage?
94%
What are the two contraindications of an OPA?
- gag reflex
- facial trauma
At or below what PSI do you take an O2 cylinder out of service?
1,000 PSI
The definition of a respiration is the process of exchanging ____ and ________.
oxygen and carbon dioxide
What does ROSC stand for?
Return of Spontaneous Circulation
Oxygenation is the process of loading_____ molecules onto hemoglobin molecules in the bloodstream?
Oxygen/ O2
What is the normal level of oxygen in earths atmosphere?
20.9
The Air Force Patient Care Report is completed on an AF Form ____.
AF Form 552
When providing positive pressure ventilations to a patient with a pulse, you should squeeze the bag every_______ seconds for an adult and every ____ seconds for a child?
A. 5 to 6; 3 to 5
B. 5 to 6; 1 to 3
C. 8 to 10; 6 to 8
D. 4 to 5; 6 to 8
A. 5 to 6; 3 to 5
What are the two shockable rhythms?
Ventricular Fibrillation-
When the heart’s lower chambers quiver, or fibrillate, instead of beating normally
Ventricular Tachycardia-
Abnormal electrical signals in the ventricles which causes the heart to beat faster than normal. Not allowing for proper blood flow.
What does SP02 stand for?
Oxygen Saturation
Most deaths following ROSC occur within the first 24hours
First responders can contribute to a positive outcome by optimizing ________ and _______ during post cardiac arrest.
Oxygenation and Ventilation
When we make patient contact, one of the first things we do is assess AVPU.
What is A&OX4?
- Someone who is alert and oriented to person, place, time, and event.
- Asking four basic questions that anyone should know to gauge if they're coherent.
What medical term means "slow breathing"?
Bradypnea
___________ starts to occur within 4-6 minutes without CPR?
Brain Damage
Note:
Irreversible damage to the brain is considered within 6-10 minutes with no CPR
What is the recommended oxygen flow rate for a Bag Valve Mask (BVM)?
15 liters per minute
Caridac output = ______x ______
Choose all that apply
a. heart rate
b. stroke volume
c. breaths per minute
d. blood volume
a. heart rate
b. stroke volume
(TFD A5 E) is the radio channel to communicate with TFD.
To get to this channel you need to switch the channel to from A2 (Fire Dispatch) to ____ (TDF A5 E)
B5
What is ventilation?
Ventilation is the movement of air into and out of the lungs.
A strong chain of survival can improve chances of survival and recovery for victims of heart attack, stroke, and other emergencies.
How many links are there in the chain of survival?
The chain of survival has 5 links:
◼ Recognition and activation of the emergency response system
◼ Immediate, high quality CPR
◼ Rapid defibrillation
◼ Basic and advanced emergency medical services
◼ Advanced life support and post arrest care
Which two systems are responsible for providing oxygen to every cell in the body?
- The respiratory system
- The cardiovascular system
What mnemonic is used to remember when to terminate CPR?
A. JUMP
B. STOP
C. OPQRST
D. START
B. STOP mnemonic
S- the patient Starts breathing and has pulse
T- transfer of patient care
O- out of strength to continue
P- Physician/Medical director assumes responsibility and advises top stop CPR
When filling out the EPCR on the form AF Form 552, What Acronym do we follow when filling out the narrative?
CHART
- Chief Complaint (direct quote from PT)
- History (what's going on/ SAMPLE, OPQRST
- Assessment (vitals)
- RX or treatment ()2/ splint/ narcan
- Transport