Where is it?
location of pediatric bag.
top shelf of cabinet right next to the side door (blue bag)
separates thoracic cavity from abdominal cavity
diaphragm
Inadequate delivery of oxygen to the cells
hypoxia
What is a pediatric patients average heartbeat?
100-160
Instructions consisting of orders from the on duty physician or designee given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone
online medical direction
Location of stair chair.
back door on drivers side
irregularly shaped bones, bound by ligaments, if any are crushed or displaced, spinal chord may be severed
vertebrae
A bandage wrapped tightly around an extremity to slow or stop bleeding
TOURNIQUET
Most common injury for pediatric patients?
falls
Which level of emergency medical services (EMS) provider is certified to provide only basic emergency medical care and transportation?
EMT
location of Oral Glucose
under head of cot in red medical bag
where is the calcaneus located?
heel bone
what are the chambers of the heart?
Right Atria, Left Atria, Right Ventricle, Left Ventricle
If the pediatric patient is apneic but does have a pulse, you should..
reposition their airway and check for respirations.
what does autonomy mean?
the right of adults with capacity to make informed decisions about their own medical care
Location of portable suction
on countertop
flap that automatically keeps liquid from entering lungs
epiglottis
What is the sixth and final step in the American Heart Association (AHA) chain of survival?
Recovery
When are APGAR scores measured?
1 minute post birth and 5 minutes post birth
an important concept in EMS, consists of continuous self-review with the purpose of identifying aspects of the system that require improvement.
Continuous Quality Improvement
location of protocols
black binder on side shelf
muscle that is made up of long thin cells with a single nucleus and no cross stripes, that is found especially in hollow organs and parts, and that is not under voluntary control
smooth muscle
the normal rate of contraction is established by _______ cells, the nodal cell that reaches the threshold first
Pacemaker
A common cause of shock in an infant is:
Dehydration from vomiting and diarrhea
A 6 year old child fell at the park and is bleeding. No adult around. What type of consent?
implied consent