Drugs
Naloxone
What is the minimum distance for standing near downed power lines?
10-15 ft depending on voltage of the power line.
A shattered femur, scapula, or 1st & 2nd ribs can indicate this: A seatbelt sign indicates:
HIGH SPEED high impact
What is represented by the Blood pressure fraction?
Systolic/Diastolic
Top Bottom
What Drug can be used to stop allergic reactions?
Epinephrin
What can the triangle on the sides of trucks indicate?
Hazardous materials on board.
Alcohol
Which finger do you not use when taking a pulse?
Thumb!
What does the Operations officer do?
Coordinates and executes strategies and assignments given by the incident commander
What over the counter drug and prevent Heart attacks and strokes?
Aspirin. Aspirin is a blood thinner, which allows blood to pass through the heart and other arteries easier.
What should we put on when arriving on a scene in the roadway?
Reflective Vests!
How much blood is in the average adult body?
(Whichever teams number is the closest wins)
1.2-1.5 Gallons
A heart rate over 100bpm
Tachycardia
In charge of supplies and equipment.
Logistics Officer
What does adenosine do?
It can treat irregular heart rhythms
Who can we call to make a scene safe?
Fire Department, Police, Department of Public works.
What tool can be used to stop the bleeding in extremities?
A heart rate under 60bpm
Bradycardia
Planning Officer
Provides planning and long term plans for the incident commander. Supports command and operations during the incident and during demobilization.
What is ketamine?
Ketamine is a sedative that is fast acting similar to propofol. Only a Paramedic can administer this drug to patients.
PPE can include:
N95s, Face Shields, Gloves, Gowns etc
What tool can be used to cut clothing?
Bradypnea
Respiratory Rate under 12 breaths per minute
Safety officer
Responsible for making sure all personal on scene are executing their duties safely, and to ensure the environment is safe enough to work in.