FIRE
Rescue, Alert, Contain, Extinguish
What is RACE
For all surgical and non-surgical invasive procedures to prevent wrong person/wrong site/wrong procedure events"
What is definition of Universal Precautions
Fever, cough, headache, fatigue
What are some symptoms of covid-19
Typically, first indication of MH
What is increased ETCO2 (end tidal carbon dioxide)
Before and after eating, before and after direct patient care, after using restroom, after glove removal
What is perform hand hygiene
Call PAS (#8900) to tell them location of fire
What is "what to do after pulling the fire alarm"
Must be done before procedure is performed with patient involvement and by licensed practitioner with hospital credentials and be visible after prepping and draping
What is "marking the site"
2-14 days after exposure
What is possible onset of symptoms
Triggers
What is succinylcholines and volatile anesthetic gases
68-75 degrees F
30-60 %
What are parameters for temp and humidity in the OR
acronym PASS
What is: Pull pin
Aim (at base of fire)
Squeeze
Sweep side to side
Includes all team members and done immediately prior to procedure start
What is "Time Out"
endotracheal intubation/extubation, suctioning, bronchoscopy
What are aerosol-generating procedures
Immediate actions
What are:
Call for help
MH cart
Call MHAUS hotline
Administer Ryanodex (Dantrolene)
whenever not immediately administered, as soon as it is prepared, and whenever transferring from packaging to another container
What is "when to label medication"
Code Red
What is hospital- wide overhead paging alarm
Name two components related to preverification
What are:
ensuring relevant documents are available ( H&P, consents)
any diagnostic images/labs are available
any other items (blood products, implants, special equipment) is available
Required of all surgical patients prior to procedure
What is Covid test
In hallway outside OR rooms
What is: location of MH cart
Pharmacologically induced unconsciousness and insensibility to pain
What is general anesthesia
Outside Rm #1 and #2 OR rooms and at SDS nurse station
What is where fire extinguishers are located
Not to be used as sole means of marking operative site
What is " adhesive markers or tape"
Gloves, long sleeve gown, fit tested N95, eye protection
What is appropriate PPE for Covid protection
muscle rigidity, tachycardia, tachypnea, and hyperthermia
What are other possible signs/symptoms of MH
Low body temperature
What is hypothermia