Shock and resuscitation
I am caused by ineffective pump function of the heart
What is Cardiogenic
I extend from the soft palate to the superior aspect of the esophagus. I have several openings that allow either food or liquid to pass into the esophagus
What is the Pharynx
Actions and Care an EMT is legally allowed to to perform.
What is scope of practice
I can use basic airway ventilation, provide oxygen, bleeding control CPR and emergency child birth. What level am I?
What is EMR
I primarily regulate a persons rate and depth of breathing by the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood
What is hypercarbic Drive
I am caused by a reduction in system and peripheral vascular resistance that contributes to a reduction in systolic blood pressure
What is distributive shock
I am the workhorse of the heart pumping blood out to the arteries
What is a ventricle
when you have an unresponsive pt who cannot give you consent you would use this
What is implied consent
Comprehensive term for responsibilities of the EMS systems medical director
what is medical oversight
I am the amount of blood ejected by the left ventricle in 1 min. I am measured by heart rate x stroke volume
What is cardiac output
I am a form of distributive shock where chemical mediators are released and and cause massive and systemic vasodilation
What is anaphylactic Shock
I carry blood towards the heart
what is a vein
Instructions written in advance against resuscitation
Advanced Directives
This happens when the EMS provider and physician communicate by cell phone, telephone, radio or video technology
On-line medical direction
I am the pressure generated in the left ventricle at the end of diastole. If I increase, stroke volume increases which increases cardiac output
What is preload
You should suspect me in any patient with tachycardia, tachypnea, hyperthermia and hypotension with acute altered mental status.
What is Septic Shock
I produce insulin that regulates the amount of sugar in the bloodstream
What is the pancreas
This law allows a parent to relinquish custody of an unharmed infant to a proper authority
What is Safe Haven Law
This defines 4 levels of EMS licensure and the knowledge and skills necessary at each level
What is National Scope of Practice
I am a specialized receptor that monitors for the pH, carbon dioxide and O2 levels in arterial blood
What is a Chemoreceptor
I am what happens when a body in shock no longer maintains a blood pressure or able to perfuse vital organs
what is the decompensated shock
I am a double walled sac the encloses the heart. I give support and prevent friction as the heart moves within me
What is pericardium
A willful threat to inflict harm on a patient
What is assault
This is responsible for identifying problems that affect the health of a population in question
What is public health
When I am stimulated I cause vessels to constrict increasing the vessels' resistance and pressure
What is Alpha 1