These medication are given to chest pain patients as long as there are no contraindications.
Aspirin and Nitro
DCAPBTLS Stands for…
What is deformities, contusions, abrasions, punctures, burns , tenderness , lacerations and swelling.
SAMPLE stands for
Signs/symptoms , Allergies , Medication, PMHx , last oral intake. Events leading to symptoms
Contraindications of Nitro
Systolic <100
ED drugs within 24-48 hrs
How many transport classes do we have and what are they.
5
Correct dose and route of Aspirin and Nitro is…
Aspirin 324 mg oral and Nitro 0.4mg sublingual
This should be assessed before and after splinting
What is CMS OR PMS
When asking your patient “does anything makes your pain/breathing better or worst you” your assessing what in your pt’s HPI
Provocative
CPAP is not indicated if ( name 5 contraindications )
1. AMS
2. Respiratory rate <10
3. Has chest trauma possible pneumothorax
4. Pediatric
5. Actively vomiting
Qualities of effective EMS providers
Integrity , empathy , self motivation, neat appearance
What’s the correct dose of Narcan and how is it administered .
2mg IM administering 1mg in each nostril or 0.4mg intramuscular by auto injection.
During your trauma assessment you have ensured that your scene is safe , and wearing ppe. You identify your moi as a fall from ladder and has consider additional resources. What is your next step according to national registry grading sheet.
Explain to pt not to move , partner will your head in a neutral in line position and maintain manual stabilization.
Your pt has been hiking in extreme heat and showing signs of altered mental status, with hot skin . You begin to treat your pt for …..
Heat Stroke
Contraindications of ASA
Hypersensitive/allergy
When is it appropriate to go to the closet receiving facility vs a specialized center ( ex. Trauma center , stroke center , burn center )
If the pt airway is endangered or can not be maintained
You have a 65 years old female pt experiencing respiratory distress , Spo2<90 , respirations 26 , l/s diminished with rales bilaterally and using accessory muscles . Treatment should include…
Use of CPAP
While assessing ( dcapbtls ) the neck you are looking for …
What is jvd, medical alert tags , tracheal deviation , stoma , clavicles , and measure for cervical collar
Your pt is unable to follow commands or swallow and has a bgl 48mg/dl . What should your treatment include?
O2 if indicated
Glucagon 3mg nasal spray
Glucagon intramuscular 1mgTrue or false
Your pt is showing signs of shock after an amputation of his right hand. You should retrieve amputated parts prior to transport.
False
How many medic units are in service during the day
61
You have a 28 years old female with difficulty breathing , swollen tongue , difficulty speaking and hypotension. You administered the pt Epi pen which delivered how much Epi to your pt
0.3mg
This device is used to control severe extremity bleeding.
What is a tourniquet
This should be performed prior to any drug administration (except o2).
What is vital signs
Indications of Narcan
Decreased respiratory effort , constricted pupils , unresponsive
Name each instructor and their assignments
Lt Dotson Lt Cooper Lt Gordon
Lt Bobo Lt Statan Lt Donahue
Lt Stewart Lt Grugan
Lt Moore Lt Kotwica
Lt. Dotson - FTA Lt. Cooper M33
Lt. Bobo E57 Lt Statan FTA
Lt. Stewart M28 Lt Kotwica L9
Lt.Gordon E45 Lt Donahue FTA