Med doses
what is the maximum single dose of Epi for anaphylaxis
0.5mg
under the oxygen therapy standard what is the target SpO2 for both normal and COPD patients
normal: 92-96%
COPD:88-92%
what are the indications for the acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema directive
moderate to severe respiratory distress AND suspected acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema
what is the dose for a 30kg pt of Dimenhydrinate
25mg IM
what is the minimum (time) you MUST reasess patient vital signs, unless complications require more frequent checks.
every 30 minutes.
contraindications for acetaminophen
1. allergy or sensitivity
2. acetaminophen use within prev 4 hours
3. hx liver disease
4. unable to tolerate oral meds
5. active vomiting
6. suspected ischemic chest pain
what is the dose of glucagon for a 25kg pt
1mg (directive states "greater than OR equal to 25kgs)
what is the 4 potential obstetrical criteria for air ambulance utilization?
1. active labour with abnormal presentation
2. multiple gestation active labour
3. umbilical cord prolapse
4. significant vaginal bleeding
age: childbearing years
SBP: <160
other: postpartum delivery OR placental delivery
what is the dose for NEB epi under the croup directive for a 4 year old child
5mg
list all of the anatomical criteria under FFT
1. two or more long-bone fractures
2. amputation proximal to wrist or ankle
3. chest wall instability
4. open or depressed skull fracture
5. crushed, degloved, or mangled extremity
6. any penetrating trauma to the head, neck, torso, and extremities proximal to knee or elbow
7. pelvic fracture
8. paralysis
contraindications for a trauma TOR
- Age <16
- Defib delivered
- signs of life at any time since fully extricated
- rhythm PEA and closest ED <30 min transport time.
- patients with penetrating trauma to the head, neck, or torso and leading trauma hospital <30 min transport time away.
what is the dose of dexamethasone for a 7 Month old child
2mg
according to the pregnancy standard, preeclampsia should be suspected if what is found.
BP greater than 140/90 when past 20wks gestation
what are the conditions for suctioning through the gastric port
known or suspected gastric secretions or emesis following the placement of the SGA
persistent difficult ventilation despite other efforts to improve ventilation