Medication
what medications do you give for an allergic reaction
Benadryl 25-50MG for an adult
what is the compression rate on an adult patient
100 to 120 beats per minute
Name one symptom of a stroke
Facial droop
arm drift/weakness
Slurred speech or
eye deviation
denial/neglect
what does SAMPLE stand for
Signs and symptoms
allergies
Medications
Past medical history
last oral intake
Events
when was EMS started on the civilian side
1865 in Cincinnati
Two medications that can be given for pain
Ibuprofen
Acetaminophen
what is the depth of compressions in an adult
50mm[2 inches]
what is the main thing to do during an anaphylactic emergency
Give epinephrine
Severity
What is the forbidden word on and EMS shift
Quite
What type of overdose is Narcan given for
how many people are needed to perform CPR
Only one person is needed to perform CPR
when do we give patients supplemental oxygen
What does CPR stand for
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
widespread use of gloves was not common until what year
1990
what is the adult dose of epinephrine
0.3MG via auto injector or IM. may be repeated after 5 minutes if needed
what to do with a choking adult
Perform the Heimlich maneuver and if they go unresponsive lower them to the ground and start CPR
what is the main thing you should do for a broken arm or leg
what does the A and the B stand for in DECAP-BTLS
Abrasions and Burns
what are the three types of ambulance companies
Private EMS
Fire department based EMS
and town municipal EMS not associated with fire.
what is the pediatric dose of albuterol
1.25mg in 3ml of normal saline
15 compressions to 2 breaths is the ratio used for what CPR
what is the main thing happening during a asthma attack
Broncho spasms
What doe PERRL stand for
Pupils Equal Round Reactive to Light
what's the best job in the world
anything outside of EMS run now while you still have the chance