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100
This is a careful, systematic exam of the body from head to toe.
What is a head to toe exam(detailed exam)
100
JVD
What is Jugular Vein Distention
100
Amputated part
What is __ ROUTINE TRAUMA CARE __ Recover all amputated or avulsed parts as possible. __ Place amputated part in dry, sterile dressings, place in a sealed plastic bag, and place on top of ice or on cold packs. __ Consider IV of normal saline if patient exhibit sign of hypotension (SBP < 90 mmHg) or in need of pain medication. Administer fluid bolus - titrate to Systolic Blood Pressure ≥ 90 mmHg __ Contact Medical Control for oders for:  Morphine Sulfate 6 mg IVP if pain medication needed and SBP > 100 mmHg. Contact Medical Control for subsequent doses. __ Reassess airway frequently __ Transport as soon as possible.
100
Tetricaine
1-2 gtts in eye to be irrigated
100
Where the pain goes if it goes anywhere else
What is radiation
200
A quick physical exam of vital areas of the body that is completed on critical trauma patients.
What is a rapid trauma exam
200
AVPU
What is Alert Verbal Pain Unresponsive
200
Open chest wound
What is __ ROUTINE TRAUMA CARE __ Be prepared for rapid transport __ secure with occlusive dressing
200
Zofran
What is 4 mg. slow IV over 2 min. or IM Tablet: 8mg ODT-Orally Peds: > 40kg 4 mg slow IV over 2 min. or IM < 40kg 0.1 mg/kg slow IV over 2 min. or IM Tablet: 4mg ODT Orally ( on tongue) 33-66lbs
200
______________ controls all but the most persistent bleeding
What is direct pressure
300
In a trauma patient we use this airway management movement to open the airway
What is a jaw thrust
300
SAMPLE
What is Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent Past History, Last Oral Intake, Events Leading to Injury or Illness
300
Extremity trauma
What is __ ROUTINE TRAUMA CARE __ Be prepared for rapid transport __ Splint injured extremity as needed using appropriate splinting device. Include joint above and below injury when splinting. __ Elevate and apply cold packs as indicated. __ Morphine Sulfate 6 mg IVP for pain management up to a maximum of 10 mg. Contact Medical Control for subsequent doses. Use caution for patients with evidence of head injury or potential multi-system trauma, critical trauma, or abdominal injury—contact Medical Control for pain control guidance in these patients. __ Transport as soon as possible.
300
Versed
What is 2 mg initial dose. Contact Medical Control for subsequent doses
300
Insufficient oxygen in blood flow causing skin to turn blueish grey
What is cyanotic
400
Movement in the lungs where one rises and the other does not or falls.
What is paradoxical movement
400
OPQRST
What is Onset Provocation Quality Radiation Severity Time
400
Chemical burns
What is __ Stop the burning process, Remove jewelry, contacts and clothing. __ Brush off powder, if present __ Irrigate with copious amounts of water for at least 20 minutes, continue irrigation en route __ Consider ILS/ALS intercept
400
Valium
What is 5 mg initial dose. May repeat dose up to 10 mg. Peds: 0.1 mg/kg (1mg/min over 3 min)
400
This may not be evident until 30% or more patient blood loss.
What is Hypotension
500
The major organs of each quadrant in the abdomen.
What is RUQ- colon, hepatic flexure of colon, duodenum, right adrenal gland, liver, upper lobe of right kidney, head of the pancreas and gallbladder RLQ- appendix, lower lobe of right kidney, cecum, right ureter, right fallopian tube and ovary for female, right spermatic cord and section of ascending colon. LUQ- spleen, left adrenal gland, pancreas, upper lobe of left kidney, section of transverse and descending colon, lower part of liver, stomach and splenic flexure of colon. LLQ- left fallopian tube and ovary for female, left spermatic cord for male, section of descending colon, left ureter, lower lobe of left kidney and sigmoid colon.
500
DECAP BTLS
What is Deformities Contusions Abrasions Punctures Burns Tenderness Lacerations Swelling
500
Pregnancy trauma
What is __ ROUTINE TRAUMA CARE __ Prepare for rapid transport __ Goal is to keep the mother’s SBP > 100. Be aware mother may appear stable but fetus may be in jeopardy. __ Check externally for uterine contractions, vaginal bleeding, and/or leaking amniotic fluid. __ Assess for fetal movements. __ Raise right side of backboard 20-30° to place patient on left side. __ Notify Medical Control EARLY of situation
500
Morphine
What is 2 – 6 mg initial dose. Contact Medical Control for doses over 10 mg.
500
A neurological scale that aims to give a way to record the state of a patient. Break it down
What is Glasgow Coma Scale Eye Opening (E) 4 = spontaneous 3 = to voice 2 = to pain 1 = none Verbal Response (V) 5 = normal conversation 4 = disoriented conversation 3 = words, but not coherent 2 = no words, only sounds 1 = none Motor Response (M) 6 = normal 5 = localized to pain 4 = withdraws to pain 3 = decorticate posture (an abnormal posture that can include rigidity, clenched fists, legs held straight out, and arms bent inward toward the body with the wrists and fingers bend and held on the chest) 2 = decerebrate (an abnormal posture that can include rigidity, arms and legs held straight out, toes pointed downward, head and neck arched backwards) 1 = none