Anatomy
This divides the upper airway from the lower airway.
What is the "larynx"?
This oxygen delivery device delivers 1-6 lpm of O2
What is a "nasal cannula"?
This medication is dosed at 2.5mg in 3cc
What is "albuterol"?
This medication's mechanism of actions are bronchodilation and vasoconstriction
What is "epinephrine"?
The great vessels, heart, trachea, and esophagus are all housed in the...
What is the "mediastinum"?
This borders the chest cavity inferiorly
What is the "diaphragm"?
This O2 delivery device can yield up to 90% of O2 concentration
What is a "non-rebreather mask"?
This medication is dosed at 0.5mg in 3cc
What is Atrovent"?
Pin point pupils, bradypnea, and altered LOC would be indications for this medication
What is "nalaxone (Narcan"?
Blood, the heart, and blood vessels make up the...
What is the "perfusion triangle"?
The muscles are found between each rib.
What are the "intercostals"?
This airway can be tolerated by pts whom are conscious
What is a "nasopharyngeal airway"?
Used for hypoglycemic episodes, the dosing for this medication is...
What is "0.5-1mg"?
This medication stimulates the liver to release glycogen
What is "glucagon"?
The process of loading O2 molecules onto hemoglobin molecules in the blood stream
What is "oxygenation"?
This is the landmark at which the airway splits into L and R bronchi
What is the "carina"?
This device is measured from the corner of the mouth to the earlobe
What is an "oropharyngeal airway"?
This medication is dosed at 15g
What is "(oral) glucose (Glutose)"?
Although not an EMT medication, this classification of medication is used to lower blood pressure and HR
What are "beta blockers"?
This type of respiration involves the exchange of O2 and CO2 between alveoli and blood in pulmonary capillaries
What is "external respiration"?
This nerve stimulates the diaphragm to move during the breathing process
What is the "phrenic nerve"?
This device moves O2 from the alveoli into the pulmonary capillaries via diffusion
What is "CPAP"?
ASA's doing is...
What is "324 mg (or 81mg per tablet)"?
Atrovent is also known as...
What is "ipratropium bromide"?
COPD pts rely on this internal process to breathe
What is the "hypoxic drive"?