Circulatory
What is the correct ratio of compressions to breaths for adult CPR?
30:2
What are the 2 components of the respiratory system that we check in the PRIMARY Assessment?
Airway & Breathing
How do we determine if an MSK injury is stable vs unstable
Able vs unable
What are the symptoms of mild/moderate hypothermia?
shivering, A on AVPU, stumbles/umbles/grumbles, etc.
What the most important vital that we take to monitor the nervous system?
AVPU
What is the first step in managing a deadly bleed?
Well aimed direct pressure
What does PROP stand for?
Position, Reassurance, Oxygen, PPV
What are the 3 C's or splinting?
Compete, Comfortable, Compact.
Which is more severe - Heat stroke or heat exhaustion?
What are the components of a spine assessment
mental status, new symptoms, exam (sensation, motor, palpation)
Describe the difference between compensated and decompensated volume shock
decrease in APVU
What are the 4 problems associated with the upper airway?
Kinked, corcked, fluid, and swelling
Why is the pelvis always considered a high risk injury?
The body can lose a significant amount of blood into the pelvic cavity
Describe the components of a hypowrap.
Tarp, insulating layer (sleeping bag), vapor barrier, diaper
what are the early signs of increased ICP?
Persistent vomiting, severe headache.
How far above the wound should be place a tourniquet?
Min 4 fingers/2 inches
What are the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and what is our protocol?
S&S - contact with a known allergen and a critical system involvement
Give Epi, PROP, antihistamine, steriod, evac
What is our treatment of unstable joints?
Why do we need to be very gentle when moving severely hypothermic patients?
The body is prioritizing blood to the vital organs and restricting it to the extremities, moving the patients can send the cold blood to the heart and stop it.
What are the signs and symptoms of a TBI? And what is our anticipated problem of a TBI?
Hit to the head, change in mental status, amnesia
When should we not start - obvious signs of death, unsafe for rescuer, submerged for >60 mins
When should we stop - ROSC, unsafe for rescuer, discovered obvious signs of death, handed over to higher care or pronounced dead
What is the treatment for an open chest wound?
4 sized occlusive dressing, monitor, PROP
What is compartment syndrome? And is it a high risk or low risk injury?
How long should we check for a pulse on a severely hypothermis patient?
60 full seconds
In what position shoulde we transport our TBI or ICP patients?
On their side, expect them to vomit.