Up, up and Aware
You should approach a helicopter only from this direction unless instructed otherwise.
front
For a drowning patient, what is the second step of rescue?
Throw.
This type of shock may be seen in a child with anaphylaxis
Distributive shock
The most common cause of seizures in children under 6 years old
If EMS must move an item at a crime scene, this should always be done.
document it/notify law enforcement
Appropriate size of helicopter LZ
100 x 100 feet
These should be placed on both sides of the vehicle before extrication begins to stabilize the vehicle.
Wheel Chocks
First fluid bolus amount for a 40kg child
800ml
Minimally acceptable BP for 9 yearold
88mmHg
If treating a sexual assault victim, EMS should avoid doing this to preserve evidence.
have the patient shower, change clothes, or void
Transport by air is typically indicated when ground transport would take longer than this number of minutes to reach definitive care.
20-30 mins
The vehicle "post" directly behind the driver is called the ___ post.
B post
This is the earliest sign of compensated shock in children
Tachycardia
In children, prolonged expiratory phase and accessory muscle use are common signs of this condition
lower airway obstruction (such as asthma or bronchiolitis)
If EMS finds an unsecured weapon at a scene, they should do this.
What is notify law enforcement and do not handle it unless absolutely necessary for safety?
A type of helicopter operation done in conditions that do not allow for visual ques while flying and is only done by the instrumentation
Instrument flight rules
A “low-angle” rope rescue involves slopes of less than this many degrees.
45 degrees
Pediatric patients maintain blood pressure in shock using this compensatory mechanism.
Vasoconstriction
Drooling, tripod position, and stridor in a child may indicate this life-threatening condition
epiglottitis
Delaying care or failing to provide medications can be a form of this type of abuse.
Neglect
Altitude can worsen this type of condition in trauma patients due to expansion of trapped gases.
Pneumothorax
You should always disconnect this first when disabling a car’s electrical system.
Negative battery cable
In obstructive shock caused by cardiac tamponade, this triad of clinical findings may be present.
Beck’s triad (muffled heart sounds, jugular venous distension, hypotension)
This condition is a respiratory infection that results in coughing fits that can interfere with breathing
Pertussis
Financial exploitation is a common form of abuse in this population
Elderly patients