Needle T
The accumulation of air in the pleural space, often necessitates a needle thoracostomy.
What is a tension pneumothorax?
Lower extremity IO location
What is the proximal medial tibia?
All TBI patients need this documented
What is high flow O2,HOB 30
This is the first step when you encounter life-threatening external bleeding.
What is “apply direct pressure to the wound?”
When direct pressure fails, this device is applied high and tight on the extremity to control severe bleeding.
What is “a tourniquet?”
Needle site at this anatomical location, located in the second intercostal space.
What is the midclavicular line?
The recommended site for IO insertion in adults in this upper-body location.
What is “the proximal humerus?”
All SHOK patients require how much 02?
What is high flow (15L NRB)
These specialized gauze dressings can be used with direct pressure to help control bleeding from areas where a tourniquet cannot be applied.
What are “hemostatic dressings?”
If bleeding continues after applying a tourniquet, this action is indicated.
What is “apply a second tourniquet proximal to the first?”
Needle T's are placed for this cardiac arrest rhythm
What is PEA?
Before inserting an IO needle, you should always do this to the insertion site to prevent infection.
What is cleanse the site?
The 2 things that are most commonly missed with CPSC
What are the boxes for SEDS and ASA allergy?
Indicated for adult patients within 3 hours of injury and uncontrolled bleeding despite applying pressure, hemostatic dressing and tourniquets.
What is TXA?
Before applying a tourniquet, this should be done to the patient’s clothing or other barriers.
What is “expose the wound / remove clothing covering the injury?”
What is chest trauma, diminished lung sounds, hypotension?
Name 2 contraindications for IO placement
What is deformity, suspected fracture, infection at the placement site or knee replacement site?
DIZZ complaints need this assessment.
What is a neuro exam to r/o stroke?
After placing a hemostatic dressing in the wound, this action should be maintained to help clot formation.
What is “apply firm, continuous pressure for several minutes?”
After placing a tourniquet, this critical piece of information must be documented and communicated to receiving staff.
What is “the time of application?”
Treatment for PEA that develops after initiating positive pressure ventilation
What is a needle thoracostomy?
Volume of 2% Lidocaine used for pain control
What is 2ml?
PI for alcohol intoxication
What is ETOH (not ODPO)?
DAILY DOUBLE
Before applying a hemostatic dressing, this step is critical to maximize effectiveness.
Once a tourniquet is applied, patient assessment frequency
What is at least every 5 minutes.