Infectious Diseases
You should wear this PPE if an airborne disease is suspected (2 things)
What is N95 mask and face shield
This is the name of the scale used to identify patients at risk of sudden deterioration
What is NEWS2 (National Early Warning Score-2)
You should hoard this if there is a Covid-19 Pandemic announced
What is toilet paper
These are all of the medications Licensed FRs are able to administer
What is NONE :)
You should do this when the AED says "analyzing"
What is stop compressions
This nervous system disorder is characterized by muscle spasms and is caused by bacteria (often entering through a cut or puncture by a contaminated object).
What is tetanus
Elderly patients with sepsis frequently do NOT present with this otherwise common symptom
What is a fever (body temp 36C or higher)
Use this type of cream on bedbug bites to reduce inflammation and itching
What is hydrocortisone or cortisone cream
This is a useful a follow up question to "are you on any medication" as part of your CHAMPLE assessment
What is:
- Have you taken your medication today?
Or
- Have you taken any non-prescription drugs today?
You should place an unresponsive patient with no suspected spinal injury in this position to protect their airway
What is 3/4 prone or the recovery position
This severe and very contagious illness is characterized by fever, anorexia, runny nose, cough and rash.
What is Measles
These are the three FR Interventions for sepsis
What are:
-Position supine to improve blood pressure (if not in respiratory distress)
-Do not walk the patient
-Supplement O2 as required
-BONUS: quick transport & thorough info gathering
This is the best method to kill bed bugs on your clothes and bedding
What is wash and dry on HIGH heat
EMRs/FRs must confirm this before administering any medication
What are allergies
Do not pack wounds on these 3 areas
This disease is transmitted via inhalation of droplet nuclei. A single sneeze can release up to 40,000 droplets, and inhalation of fewer than 10 bacteria can cause this infection.
What is Tuberculosis
This is an ominous sign in sepsis
What is hypothermia (body temp of 35C or less)
This person is most likely to be bed-bugged up next
Who is Joe
This is how much glucose you should administer to a conscious patient with known or suspected hypoglycemia (where there is no risk of aspiration or choking)
What is 15g or one 32ml pouch
What is an analgesic
This common and highly infectious childhood disease (also known as chickenpox) is spread through sneezing/coughing or direct contact with fluid from blisters. A pregnant woman can pass this on to her baby before birth.
What is Varicella
These are the primary risk factors for sepsis (must name 5 of 6)
What are:
-Age over 65
-Immunosuppression
-Diabetes
-Obesity
-Current diagnosis of cancer
-Hospitalization within last 90 days
Bed bug bites most often occur in this number of bites (either in a row or cluster)
What is 3 to 5
These are the 6 "rights" when assisting patient with self-administering their medication
What are:
-Right Patient
-Right Medication
-Right Dose
-Right Time
-Right Route
-Right Documentation
This is the acronym for a proper handover to paramedics
What is ATMIST AMBO
Age, Time, Mech Inj, Injury, Signs (Vitals), Treatment
Allergies, Meds, Background, Other