Acronyms
MULE
What is it called when the sac around the heart (the pericardium) fills with fluid and squeezes the heart?
Cardiac tamponade
What do you check saline for?
Date, Clarity, Solution
What SpO2 reading indicates moderate hypoxia?
86-90%
When a patient has "shark fin" wave forms, what does that indicate?
bronchospasms: could be from asthma, COPD, or any other respiratory condition that causes wheezing.
PPCR
What can a pneumothorax develop into when pressure builds in the thoracic cavity?
a tension pneumothorax
What is the difference between a mac and miller blade?
A mac blade is curved
What are the flow rates of a nasal cannula, nebulizer, non-rebreather, and BVM?
Nasal cannula- 2-6 LPM
Nebulizer- 6-8 LPM
NRB- 10-15 LPM
BVM- 15LPM
Your TL says they want to administer Ipratropium Bromide, what are they giving? What are they trying to treat?
Atrovent, usually given for wheezing
SAMPLE
Signs and Symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Past pertinent history
Last oral intake
Events
pediatric patients
Name everything you need for setting up an IV with saline?
name them all
What medications do you use in a nebulizer, and what are their doses?
Albuterol (2.5 mg in 3 mL) and Atrovent (0.5 mg in 1 mL)
What is the dose of an adult EpiPen? Pediatric?
Pediatric: 0.15mg
OPQRST
Onset
Provocation
Quality
Radiation
Severity
Time
What is the normal capno range? What is the bare minimum of capno during CPR? If lower than that, what might you look at?
35-45 mmHg, 10 mmHg, Quality of compressions
What is the difference between a macro and a micro drip set?
Micro (60)- delivers 1 mL in 60 drops
Macro (10/15)- delivers 1 mL in 10/15 drops
What are contraindications of an NPA? OPA?
NPA - head trauma
OPA- gag reflex
What are contraindications of nitroglycerin?
hypotension (systolic under 100), recent use of ED drugs
DCAP-BTLS
Deformities, contusions, abrasions, punctures or perforations, burns, tenderness, lacerations, and swelling
What types of patients need Lifeguard?
Burns, strokes, multi-system traumas, etc.
Name everything you need for the intubation assist
name it
How do you size an i-gel?
3- pediatrics-135 lbs (30-60 kg)
4- 135-200 lbs (50-90 kg)
5- 200 lbs and above (90+ kg)
How do you draw up glucagon and administer?
There are two vials you must draw up 1 mL of the liquid vial (saline) and push it into the powder vial to reconstitute it. Then you roll that vial in your hands to mix. Then using a needle, you draw up the reconstituted medication, change the tip for a MAAD device and administer into their nose.