Policy
Minimum Versed for an ALS transporting unit
15 MG
What is the Pediatric first line medication, concentration, and dose for bradycardia?
Epinephrine 1:10,000 (0.1mg/mL) 0.01 mg/kg IV/IO
Only cell in the body with automaticity
SA NODE
Effect of albuterol on the body (crush)
Movement of K
Ostrich
Per the nerve agent exposure policy, what age is considered an adult (specific to this policy)
patients > ten (10) years of age shall be treated as adults
Adult medication and dose and method for Torsades De Pointe
2 gm MAGNESIUM SULFATE diluted in 10 mL SW slow IV/IO push over 1-2 minutes
How much blood can be lost within the pelvis (trauma-closed)
Zofran can cause a prolongation of the QT segment, potentially leading to ____________ rythm.
Torsadas de pointes
Most poisonous snake in the world
western taipan
Per "reporting suspected abuse" policy, what age is considered a child for CPS reporting purposes
Child- means any person under the age of eighteen.
Airway obstruction in pts with a stoma, what size tube is recommended
6.0mm ETT
A NET of ________ ATP is created through the krebs cycle
FOUR
Renal dose of Dopamine
2-5 mcg/kg/min
Where is a shrimp's heart located
In its head
Patients may only be placed on a 5150 hold by one of the following:
1. peace officer
2. designated PES staff worker
Pediatric IV/IO dose for Versed/seizures
IV/IO - 0.1 mg/kg diluted in 3-5 mL
____________ also known as midaxillary fractures, are a group of fractures that affect the midface of the skull and collectively involve a partial or complete separation of the midface from the skull.
LE FORT
Lidocaine dose for post IO insertion
40 mg IO PUSH, second dose 20 mg
________ are the only animals that cannot taste sugar or other sweet tastes.
Cats
What are the 3 options for a Physician on scene
Option 1 - Request that the physician on scene function in an observer capacity only. Option 2 - Retain medical control but consider suggestions offered by the physician on scene. Option 3 - Delegate medical control to the physician on scene
Pediatric Narcan dose (IV/IN/IO/IM)
NARCAN (NALOXONE)- 0.1mg/kg IV/IN/IO/IM
What is osmotic concentration in inner medulla of kidney?
300-1200 mOsml/L
Glucagon promotes __________________ in the liver to raise BG levels
Gluconeogenesis
What was the wingspan of the short-tail stingray that took Steve Irwin from us
6.5 ft