Airway
The structure that separates the right and left bronchi
Carina
Oxygenated blood from returning from the lungs empties into this chamber.
Left atrium
These arteries feed the brain and head.
carotid arteries
The component of blood that helps form clots
Platelets
what is the class of narcan
competitive opiate antagonist
What is tidal volume?
The amount of air moved into or out of the lungs during one breath
Normal pacemaker in the heart.
Sinoatrial node
SA Node
An area of swelling or enlargement in a weakened aterial wall is called...
aneurysm
condition in which the body has trouble clotting
hemophilia
main contraindication for oral glucose gel
AMS
the most common cause of and obstructed airway
tongue
becks triad components
JVD
muffled heart tones
narrowing pulse pressure
plaque buildup in the arterial wall
atherosclerosis
lung sound created by narrowing of the bronchioles in the lungs
wheezing
anaphylaxis does of Epi 1-1000 for pediatrics
.15mg
the mecanism by which a healthy person's body detects the need to ventilate
hypercarbic drive
What is tachycardia?
a rate higher than 100bpm
a blood clot that breaks loose into circulation getting lodged in a vessel blocking circulation
Thrombus
common term for leucocytes
white blood cells
what is the class of atrovent
anti-cholinergic
condition in which 2 or more ribs are broken in two or more places causing paradoxical movement of the chest
Flail chest
pericardialcentesis is definitive care for this condition
pericardial tamponade
the artery that follows the clavicle and goes down the arm
subclavian artery
HIV and Hep-C are examples of these
bloodborne pathogens
this delivers inhaled medications, and provides the same amount of medication each time it's used
Metered-dose inhaler