Cardiology
What is the initial dose for Amiodarone in arrest patients?
300mg IV/IO
Main cause of peaked T waves
Hyperkalemia
What is the initial dose of Epi in arrest for adults?
1mg
What is the first step in bleeding control?
Direct Pressure
What medication is indicated for Opioid overdoses?
Narcan
I am 1/3 (at least) the depth of the overall QRS complex
Pathological Q Wave
Pupils of unequal size
Anisicoria
I am a category of drugs that end in "LOL"
Beta Blockers
What is a contraindication of Nasal Intubation?
Facial Trauma
Cardizem is also known as?
Diltiazem
A J wave, which is known to be present in hypothermic patients, is also known as what?
Osborn Wave
Cholecystitis
What are both adult and pedi doses of Fentanyl?
A 0.5 - 1.0 mcg/kg
P 1.0- 2.0 mcg/kg
What wounds qualify for wound packing?
Junctional AND Extremity
What are the two blood sugar levels for DKA and HHNK?
300-599 DKA
>600 HHNK
This is a listed contraindication for Adenosine
(Per lab manual)
Asthma
Presents with hyperpigmentation. Patients with this condition do not produce enough cortisol or aldosterone.
JFK has this condition.
Addison's Disease
What is the Dobutamine dose?
2-20 mcg/kg/min
A solution with small molecules that can move into cells over the first 24 hours = 4 milliliters x % TBSA (total body surface area burned) x body weight (kg). In children, the formula is edited to 3 ml x % TBSA x weight (kg).
Parkland's Formula
What is the name/method for triage used for an MCI involving lightning strike?
Reverse Triage
What is the formula for determining LVH on a 12 lead?
R wave in V5 or V6 plus S wave in V1 or V2 > 35 mm
When you are injured, proteins in the blood that form blood clots travel to the injury site to help stop bleeding. If these proteins become abnormally active throughout the body, you could develop ______
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
What are the three therapeutic ranges for Dopamine?
2-5 mcg/kg/min Renal Artery Dilation
5-15 mcg/kg/min Beta
15-20 mcg/kg/min Alpha and Beta
A condition in which small blood clots develop throughout the bloodstream, blocking small blood vessels. The increased clotting depletes the platelets and clotting factors needed to control bleeding, causing excessive bleeding.
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Which structure is responsible for the majority of aortic ruptures which also plays a major role in fetal development?
Ductus Arteriosus