Circulation Emergencies
Where should you check for pule on a responsive child or adult? On a baby?
Adult - Radial (Wrist)
Baby - Brachial (between elbow and shoulder)
What is the recommended CPR compression rate for all ages?
100-120 compressions per minute
What is the first thing to do if a ventialtion does not go in?
Reopen the airway and try again
What severe allergic reaction can cause airway swelling?
Anaphylaxis
What is the regular respiration rate of an adult?
12-20
What does ABC stand for in a primary assessment?
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
What does FAST Stand for? When do we use it?
Face
Arm
Speech
Time
For strokes
What is the recommended compression depth for an adult? Children?
Adult 2 inchs
Children 1/3 of chest depth
What method is used to open the mouth during obstruction removal?
Cross-finger technique
What condition occurs when oxygen levels are insufficient?
Hypoxia
What oxygen value would indicate Moderate Hypoxia? How are we providing oxygen?
Moderate Hypoxia is 86 to 90% Use a non-rebreather mask or BVM
What are the rights of medication?
Medication
Dosage
Time
Route
Documentation
What are common signs of a myocardial infarction?
Radiating pain, moist skin, gastric discomfort, nausea, sweating
Describe our approach to a VSA call where we are performing CPR from getting ready on the truck, patient care and end of care (when can we stop care)
On Truck: Prep and assign bags, ensure AED, oxygen, BVM are ready, PPE
On Scene: Primary Assessment, 1 starts compression, 1 on air, 1 dealing with bystanders, 1 on deck (communicate) Switch every 2 minutes
End CPR
Name the 3 techniques used to help someone experiencing complete choking.
Back blows 2. Chest thrusts 3. Abdominal thrusts
What is the term for giving breaths with a BVM or mask when breathing stops?
Assisted Ventilation
What are the three reasons to stop assisted ventilation?
Patient starts breathing
Higher-level help arrives
You become exhausted
Scene becomes unsafe
Patient shows signs of life
What needs to be checked in a Primary Assessment?
What needs to be check in a Secondary Assessment?
Primary: LOR: Alert, Verbal, Painful, Unresponsive - Pulse Ox & Blood Pressure
Secondary: SAMPLE and Onset, Provocation, Quality, Region and Radition, Severity, Time