Airway
When the patient has an active gag reflex, what is the preferred method of airway adjunct?
NPA
Asthma and COPD issues are located in what part of the airway?
Lower Airway
The most common type of trauma in pediatric patients is?
Head Trauma
What is the reason for complete chest recoil during compressions?
What two medications are in the trade name medication DuoNeb?
Albuterol and Ipratropium Bromide
Supraglottic
Crackles/Rales
What is a sign of decompensated shock to look for before obtaining vital signs?
Altered Level of Consciousness/Confusion
What is it called when a patient has chest pains that are relieved with the routine administration of Nitroglycerin?
Angina Pectoris
What is the dose of TXA for adult hemorrhage?
2 Grams (How do we mix and give it?)
Ear Lobe to Corner of Mouth
CPAP administration starts at ___cm/H2O and max at ___cm/H20.
5 and 10
If a patient has a obvious deformity in an extremity without pulses present, should EMS manipulate to obtain pulses?
NO, leave in place and provide rapid transport. We do not want to create more internal damage.
Where is an infract located in the heart when there is ST elevation in leads II, III, AvF?
Inferior Wall
Up to how many micrograms of Epinephrine can be administered per push of Push Dose Epi?
50 mcg
When placed correctly, where should the tip of a Macintosh laryngoscope blade be located in the airway?
Vallecula
When placing a nebulizer on a patient, the oxygen setting for LPM is?
6-8 LPM
If a patient is in cardiac arrest due to trauma, what shall be done on this patient during the code and before pronouncement?
Bilateral Decompression
When a patient is in need of cardioversion, after placing the pads, what is the next step before shock?
Synchronizing Button
What is the max dose of Fentanyl for pain management?
200 mcg
What is a provider feeling for when they bougie enters the airway and they cannot visually see the cords?
Tactile Feedback
DAILY DOUBLE
What units of pressure is ETCO2 recorded as?mm/Hg (millimeter of Mercury) It represents the pressure that can support a column of mercury one millimeter high. The higher the pressure, the harder to complete expirations.
What four findings do you need to clear c-spine in the field?
No mid-spine tenderness
A+Ox4, no LOC
No abnormal motor or sensory functions
No distracting injuries
When pacing a patient, what is needed to confirm perfusion of the patient?
Electrical and Mechanical Capture
What two medications and what average dose for conscious sedation, IV therapy?