Mnemonics
CPR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Adult CPR Ratio (1 person)
30 compressions : 2 ventilations
What are the upper respiratory sounds?
Stridor, crowing, snoring
How much aspirin should you give?
180-324 mg
Which method can a patient loose the most amount of heat?
Radiation
AED
Automated External Defibrillator
Patient calls 911 for shortness of breath. Upon arrival you have a 76 year old male c/o of increasing dyspnea, cough with blood-tinged sputum, crackles, and fatigue. He does not have JVD or peripheral edema. He states he was discharged from the hospital for a "blood infection". What likely condition is he suffering from?
Left sided heart failure
When bagging a patient, when should you stop squeezing the bag?
When you see chest rise and fall.
When can you give oral glucose?
Symptomatic hypoglycemia with patient able to follow commands to swallow gel.
What is an antidote?
An antidote will neutralize or counteract the effects of a poison or toxic substance
SAMPLE
Signs/Symptoms
Allergies
Medications (Rx, OTC, herbal)
Past pertinent history
Last oral intake
Events leading to cause
How is oxygen transported to the cells?
Red Blood Cells
What structure that lies between the trachea and bronchi?
Carina
What is a gas that is used to treat any patient whose medical or traumatic condition causes them to be hypoxic?
Oxygen
What are the four types of shock?
Hypovolemia, Cardiogenic, Distributive, Obstructive
Onset
Provocation
Quality
Radiation
Severity
Time
In the American Heart Association's Chain of Survival, what must occur first, if a patient is to survive cardiac arrest
Early Access
What is the path that oxygen must travel to get into the cells of the body?
Oropharynx, larynx, trachea, carina, bronchioles
What are your nitroglycerin administration directions?
Ongoing Chest pain
Max of 3 doses; 1 spray/tab every 3-5 minutes (with NEW vital check)
has not used ED Drugs in last 48 hours.
When the cells are not getting enough oxygen and nutrients
SLUDGE
Salivation
Lacrimation
Urination
Defecation
GI Distress
Emesis
What is the path of blood flow through the heart (starting with the SVC/IVC)?
SVC/IVC > R atrium > tricuspid valve > R ventricle > pulmonary arteries > lungs > pulmonary arteries > L Atrium > mitral valve > L ventricle > aorta > body
a newborn's heart rate has fallen from 80 beats per minute to 40. He is breathing 40 breaths per minute and has a mottled appearance. What is your next action?
start CPR
Side Effects of Albuterol treatment
Dizziness
Lightheadedness
Tachycardia
Anxiety
In a pediatric burn patient, what percentage is the head (TBSA)?
18%