SIRS CRITERIA
A heart rate greater than this may meets sirs criteria
90 BPM
What type of peripheral access should we obtain on sepsis alerts?
Bilateral large bore IVs or IO access
Hypoglycemia would fall under what letter of AEIOI-TIPS?
I-Insulin
The key feature of these seizures is that you’re aware of them when they happen. Auras that happen with these are the seizure itself.
Focal aware seizure
A temperature above what would meet sirs criteria
Temperature of >38c (100.4f)
What is our oxygen saturation goal for patients with hypoxia secondary to sepsis?
94%
What would the term be for a patient taking an insufficient dose of prescription medication?
Underdose
When the body can’t make enough insulin, it begins to break down fat as fuel. This causes a buildup of acids in the blood.
Diabetic ketoacidosis
An end tidal CO2 below this may indicate hypoperfusion
<25 mmHg
At what level would a lactate monitor indicate hypoperfusion?
>4 mmol/l
What causes of AMS fall under “P” of AEIOU-TIPS?
Psychiatric and poisons
What environmental emergency includes the following symptoms: Altered mental status, very high core body temperature, hot/ dry skin, hypotension, seizure, coma.
Heat stroke
A temperature below what would meet sirs criteria
“Cold sepsis” <36c (96f)
What size fluid bolus should be administered on patient suspected of septic shock?
30 ml/kg
What are the 4 things assessed using the FAST stroke scale?
Face, Arms, Speech, Time
A core temperature of 28-32C (82.4-89.6F) would fall under what category of hypothermia?
Moderate hypothermia
What is a normal respiratory rate for a 2-year-old
24-40 breaths per minute
If administering push dose epi, what is your dose and interval?
10-20mcg bolus, every 1-5 minutes
What is the medication name, dose, and route of administration for opioid reversal?
Narcan, 0.5mg up to 2mg total (some cases require higher), IV,IO,IM,IN
During an episode, a person’s thoughts and perceptions are disrupted, and they may have difficulty recognizing what is real and what is not.
Psychosis