2019 Protocols (Adult) Flashcards
S-120 Abdominal Discomfort BLS
- Ensure patent airway
- O2 saturation prn
- O2 and/or ventilate prn
- NPO
- Transport suspected symptomatic aortic aneurysm to facility with surgical resources immediately available
S-120 Abdominal Discomfort ALS
- Monitor EKG
- IV/IO SO adjust prn
- Treat pain as per Pain Management Protocol (S-141)
Suspected volume depletion:
-500ml fluid bolus IV/IO SO
Suspected AAA:
-500ml fluid bolus IV/IO SO for BP<80 to maintain a BP of 80, may repeat x1 SO
For nausea/vomiting:
-Zofran 4mg IV/IM/ODT SO, MR x1 q10” SO
S-121 Airway Obstruction BLS
For a conscious patient:
- Reassure, encourage coughing
- O2 prn
For inadequate airway exchange: airway maneuvers (AHA) -Abdominal thrusts -Use chest thrusts in the obese or pregnant patient
If patient becomes unconscious or is found unconscious
-Begin CPR
Once obstruction is removed:
- High flow O2, ventilate prn
- O2 saturation prn
S-121 Airway Obstruction ALS
If patient becomes unconscious or has a decreasing LOC:
- Direct laryngoscopy and Magill forceps SO MR prn
- Capnography SO prn
Once obstruction is removed:
- Monitor EKG
- IV/IO SO adjust prn
S-122 Allergic Reaction/Anaphylaxis BLS
- Ensure patent airway
- O2 Saturation prn
- O2 and/or ventilate prn
- Remove stinger/injection mechanism
- May assist patient to self-medicate with own prescribed epinephrine auto-injector or MDI ONE TIME ONLY. Base Hospital contact required prior to any repeat dose.
If available and trained:
-Epinephrine auto-injector 0.3mg IM x1
S-122 Allergic Reaction/Anaphylaxis ALS
- Monitor EKG
- IV/IO SO adjust prn
- Capnography SO prn
Hives (Urticaria):
-Benadryl 50mg IV/IM SO
Anaphylaxis:
-Epinephrine 1:1,000 0.3mg IM per SO. MR x2 q5” SO
then
-500ml fluid bolus IV/IO for systolic BP<90 SO
MR to maintain systolic BP>90 SO
-Benadryl 50mg IM/IV SO
-Albuterol 6ml 0.083% via nebulizer SO.
MR SO for respiratory involvement
-Atrovent 2.5ml 0.02% via nebulizer added to first dose of Albuterol SO for respiratory involvement.
- Epinephrine 1:10,000 0.1mg IV/IO BHO. MR x2 q3-5” BHO
- Dopamine 400mg/250ml @ 10-40mcg/kg/min IV/IO drip. Titrate systolic BP>90 BHO
S-122 Allergic Reaction/Anaphylaxis/Angioedema criteria
Anaphylaxis criteria (may include any):
- Unknown exposure : Skin AND Respiratory AND/OR cardiovascular
- Likely allergen exposure (eg beesting, peanut): 2/4 systems involved (skin, GI, respiratory, cardiovascular)
- Known allergen exposure
Angioedema:
lip/tongue/face swelling/difficulty swallowing/throat tightness, hoarse voice
S-123 Altered Neurological Function BLS
- Ensure patent airway, O2 and/or ventilate prn
- O2 saturation prn
- Spinal stabilization prn
- Secretion problems, position on affected side
- Do not allow patient to walk
- Restrain prn
- Monitor blood glucose prn (if trained and available)
Symptomatic suspected opiods OD (with respiratory rate <12)*:
(Use caution with opioid dependent pain management patients)
-Naloxone nasal spray 4mg preload single dose device
-Administer full dose in one nostril
OR
-Naloxone assemble 2m syringe and atomizer
-Administer 1mg (1ml) in each nostril
Hypoglycemia (suspected) or patient’s glucometer results read <60
-If patient is awake and able to swallow, give 3 oral glucose tabs or past (15g total).
Patient may eat or drink if able.
-If patient unconscious, NPO
CVA/Stroke:
See S-144 Stroke/Transient Ischemic Attack for details.
Seizures:
Protect airway, and protect from further injury
-Treat associated injuries
Behavioral Emergencies:
(S-422 and S-142)
S-123 Altered Neurological Function ALS
- Monitor EKG
- Capnography SO prn
- IV/IO SO adjust prn
- Monitor blood glucose prn SO
Symptomatic suspected opioids OD (with respiratory rate <12):
(Use caution in opioid dependent pain management patients)
-Naloxone 2mg IN/IM/IV SO. MR SO, titrate IV dose to effect, to drive respiratory rate.
-If patient refuses transport, give additional Naloxone 2mg IM SO
Hypoglycemia: Symptomatic patient with altered LOC or unresponsive to oral glucose agents:
- D50 25Gm IV SO if BS <60
- If patient remains symptomatic and BS remains <60 MR SO
- If no IV: Glucagon 1ml IM SO if BS <60
Hyperglycemia : Symptomatic patient with diabetic history
-500ml fluid bolus IV/IO if BS >350 or reads high SO x1
Seizures:
A. Ongoing generalized seizure lasting >5 minutes (includes seizure time prior to arrival of prehospital provider) SO
B. Recurrent tonic-clonic seizures without lucid interval SO
C. Eclamptic seizure of any duration SO
-Versed IN/IM/IV/IO SO to a max dose of 5mg (d/c if seizure stops) SO MR x1 in 10 minutes SO. Max 10mg total
S-124 Burns BLS
- Move patient to a safe environment
- Break contact with causative agent
- Ensure patent airway, O2 and/or ventilate prn
- O2 saturation prn
- Treat other life threatenting injuries
- Carboxyhemoglobin monitor prn, if available
Thermal burns:
-Do not allow patient to become hypothermic
Burns of <10% body surface area:
-Stop burning with non-chilled water or saline
Burns of >10% body surface area
-Cover with dry dressing and keep warm
Toxic inhalation (CO exposure, smoke, gas, etc.):
-Move patient to safe environment
-100% O2 via mask
For suspected carbon monoxide poisoning for unconscious or pregnant patient
-Consider transport to facility with hyperbaric chamber
Chemical burns:
- Brush off dry chemicals
- Flush with copious amounts of water
Tar burns:
-Cool with water, transport; do not remove tar
S-124 Burns ALS
- Monitor EKG
- IV/IO SO adjust prn
- Treat pain per Pain Management Protocol (S-141)
For patients with >20% partial thickness or >5% full thickness burns and >15 yo:
-500ml fluid bolus IV/IO then TKO SO
In the presence of respiratory distress with bronchospasm:
-Albuterol 6ml 0.083% via nebulizer SO. MR SO
Burn Center Criteria
Patients with burns involving:
- > 20% BSA partial thickness or
- > 5% BSA full thickness
- Suspected respiratory involvement or significant smoke inhalation in a confined space
- Injury of the face, hands, feet or perenium, or circumferential
- Electrical injury due to high voltage; (>120 volts)
S-126 Discomfort/Pain Of Suspected Cardiac Origin BLS
- Ensure patent airway
- O2 saturation prn
- Only use supplemental O2 to maintain O2 saturation 94-98%
- O2 and/or ventilate prn
- Do not allow patient to walk
- If systolic BP>100, may assist patient to self-medicate own prescribed NTG SL (maximum 3 doses, including those patient has taken)
- May assist with placement of 12 lead
- May assist patient to self-medicate own prescribed Aspirin (81mg to max dose of 325mg)
S-126 Discomfort/Pain Of Suspected Cardiac Origin ALS
-Monitor EKG
-IV/IO SO adjust prn
-Obtain 12 lead EKG and transmit (if capable).
If STEMI, notify base immediately and transport to appropriate STEMI center.*
-ASA 324mg chewable PO SO
If systolic BP>100:
- NTG 0.4mg SL SO. MR q3-5” SO
- NTG ointment 1 inch SO
- Treat pain per Pain Management Protocol (S-141)
If systolic BP<100:
- NTG 0.4mg SL BHO. MR BHPO
- Treat pain per Pain Management Protocol (S-141)
Discomfort/Pain of suspected Cardiac Origin with Associated Shock:
-250ml fluid bolus IV/IO without rales SO.
MR to maintain systolic BP>90 SO
If BP refractory to second fluid bolus:
-Dopamine 400mg/250ml @ 10-40mcg/kg/min IV/IO drip. Titrate systolic BP>90 BHO
S-126 Discomfort/Pain Of Suspected Cardiac Origin Note/*Report
Note:
- If discomfort/pain is relived prior to arrival, continue treatment with NTG ointment and ASA. ASA should be given regardless of prior daily dose(s).
- If any patient has taken an erectile dysfunction medication such as Viagra, Cialis, Levitra within 48 hours, NTG is contraindicated.
- May encounter patients taking similar medication for pulmonary hypertension (Revatio, Flolan, Veletri). NTG is contraindicated in these patients as well.
- Report:
- 12 lead interpretation of STEMI
- Bundle Branch Block (LBBB, RBBB).
- Poor quality EKG, artifact, paced rhythm, atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter for consideration of false positive reading STEMI.
- Repeat the 12 lead EKG only if the original EKG interpretation is NOT ACUTE MI SUSPECTED, and patient’s condition worsens. Do not delay transport to repeat.
- Document findings on the PPR and transmit EKG if available and leave EKG with patient.
S-127 Dysrhythmias, Unstable Bradycardia BLS
BLS:
- O2 and/or ventilate prn
- O2 Sat prn
S-127 Dysrhythmias, Unstable Bradycardia ALS (Narrow complex)
Unstable Bradycardia with Pulse:
(BP<90 AND chest pain, dyspnea, or altered LOC)
Narrow Complex Bradycardia:
- Monitor EKG
- 250ml fluid bolus IV/IO without rales SO to maintain BP>90, MR SO
- Atropine 0.5mg IV/IO for pulse <60 SO. MR q3-5” to max 3mg SO
If rhythm refractory to a minimum of Atropine 1mg:
-External cardiac pacemaker SO**
If capture occurs and BP>100, consider medication for discomfort:
-Treat pain per Pain Management Protocol (S-141)
For discomfort related to pacing and not relieved with analgesics and BP>100:
-Midazolam 1-5mg IV/IO SO
-Dopamine 400mg/250ml @ 10-40mcg/kg/min IV/IO drip, titrate to BP>90 (after max Atropine or initiation of pacing) BHO
S-127 Dysrhythmias, Unstable Bradycardia ALS (Wide complex)
Unstable Bradycardia with Pulse:
(BP<90 AND chest pain, dyspnea, or altered LOC)
Wide Complex Bradycardia:
- Monitor EKG
- 250ml fluid bolus IV/IO without rales SO to maintain BP>90, MR SO
- External cardiac pacemaker SO**
If capture occurs and BP>100, consider medication for discomfort:
-Treat pain per Pain Management Protocol (S-141)
For discomfort related to pacing and not relieved with analgesics and BP>100:
-Midazolam 1-5mg IV/IO SO
-Dopamine 400mg/250ml @ 10-40mcg/kg/min IV/IO drip, titrate to BP>90 (after initiation of pacing) BHO
If external pacing unavailable:
-may give Atropine 0.5mg IV/IO for pulse <60 SO
MR q3-5” to max 3mg SO
S-127 Dysrythmias (Bradycardia Pacing Notes)
- *Note:
- Document rate setting, milliamps, and capture
- External pacing on standing orders should begin with minimum rate set at 60/min. Energy output should be dialed up until capture occurs, usually between 50 and 100mA. The mA should then be increased a small amount, usually about 10%, for ongoing pacing.
S-127 Dysrythmias, Supraventricular Tachycardia BLS
- O2 and/or ventilate prn
- O2 Sat prn
S-127 Dysrythmias, Supraventricular Tachycardia ALS
-Monitor EKG
-250ml fluid bolus IV/IO without rales SO to maintain BP>90, MR SO
-VSM SO. MR SO
-Adenosine 6mg rapid IV/IO, followed with 20ml NS rapid IV/IO SO
(Patients with history of bronchospasm or COPD BHO)
-Adenosine 12mg rapid IV/IO followed with 20ml NS rapid IV/IO SO
If no sustained rhythm change, MR x1 in 1-2” SO
If patient unstable OR rhythm refractory to treatment:
Conscious (BP<90 AND chest pain, dyspnea, or altered LOC)
-Midazolam 1-5mg IV/IO prn pre-cardioversion BHO
(If age >60 consider lower dose with attention to age and hydration status)
-Synchronized cardioversion at manufacturer’s recommended energy dose BHO, MR BHO
Unconscious:
-Synchronized cardioversion at manufacturer’s recommended energy dose SO. MR x3 SO. MR BHO
S-127 Dysrhythmias, Unstable Atrial Fibrillation/Atrial Flutter BLS
- O2 and/or ventilate prn
- O2 Sat prn
S-127 Dysrhythmias, Unstable Atrial Fibrillation/Atrial Flutter ALS
Unstable Atrial Fibrillation/Atrial Flutter:
(BP<90 AND chest pain, dyspnea, or altered LOC)
-Monitor EKG
-250ml fluid bolus IV/IO without rales SO to maintain BP>90, MR SO
In presence of ventricular response with heart rate >180:
Conscious:
-Midazolam 1-5mg IV/IO prn pre-cardioversion BHPO
(If age >60 consider lower dose with attention to age and hydration status)
-Synchronized cardioversion at manufacturer’s recommended energy dose BHPO, MR BHPO
Unconscious:
Synchronized cardioversion at manufacturer’s recommended energy dose SO, MR x3 SO. MR BHO
S-127 Dysrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia BLS
- O2 and/or ventilate prn
- O2 Sat prn
S-127 Dysrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia ALS
-Monitor EKG
-250ml fluid bolus IV/IO without rales SO to maintain BP>90, MR SO
-Lidocaine 1.5mg/kg IV/IO SO
MR at 0.5mg/kg IV/IO q 8-10” to max 3mg/kg (including initial bolus) SO
OR
-Amiodorone 150mg in 100ml of NS over 10” IV/IO SO
MR x1 in 10” SO
If patient unstable (BP<90 AND chest pain, dyspnea, or altered LOC):
Conscious:
-Midazolam 1-5mg IV/IO prn pre-cardioversion SO
(If age >60 consider lower dose with attention to age and hydration status)
-Synchronized cardioversion at manufacturer’s recommended energy dose SO, MR x3 SO. MR BHO
Unconscious:
-Synchronized cardioversion at manufacturer’s recommended energy dose SO, MR x3 SO. MR BHO
S-127 Dysrhythmias, Reported/Witnessed >2 AICD firing, or >1 AED shock delivered (BLS/ALS)
BLS: -O2 and/or ventilate prn -O2 Sat prn ALS: -Monitor EKG -250ml fluid bolus IV/IO without rales SO to maintain BP>90, MR SO
If pulse >60:
-Lidocaine 1.5mg/kg IV/IO SO
MR at 0.5mg/kg IV/IO q8-10” to max 3mg/kg (including initial bolus) SO
OR
-Amiodorone 150mg in 100ml NS over 10” IV/IO SO
S-127 Dysrhythmias, VF/Pulseless VT BLS
- CPR
- 10:1 compression ratio at a rate of 110/min continuous compressions with ventilations every 6 seconds
- Rotate compressor every 2 minutes
- Metronome at rate of 110/minute for manual CPR
- Team Leader role-CPR quality, monitor, rhythm checks
- If arrest witnessed by medical personnel perform CPR until ready to defibrillate
- If unwitnessed arrest perform CPR for 2 minutes prior to rhythm check
- TAH patients DO NOT perform compressions unless instructed otherwise by VAD or TAH coordinator or Base Hospital
- AED
- Assist ventilations with BVM
- Monitor O2 Sat
S-127 Dysrhythmias, VF/Pulseless VT ALS
- Monitor EKG
- Defibrillate when ready every 2 min while VF/VT persists
- Charge monitor prior to rhythm checks, do not interrupt CPR while charging defibrillation
- Capnography
- Rhythm check-minimize interruption of compressions less than 5 seconds
- IV/IO do not interrupt CPR
- Epinephrine 1:10,000 1mg IV/IO q3-5” SO
After first shock if still refractory
- Amiodorone 300mg IV/IO, MR 150mg (max of 450mg) SO
- OR*
- Lidocaine 1.5mg/kg IV/IO, MR x1 q3-5” (max 3mg/kg) SO
-Document EtCO2 during BVM, if zero do not intubate
continue ti ventilate BVM
-Intubate/PAA SO without interrupting compressions
-NG/OG prn SO
If persistent or shock refractory VF/VT after 3 rounds of drugs, contact base hospital for direction
ROSC:
- Obtain 12 lead
- Ventilate with goal of EtCO2 of 40
- Check blood pressure
- Transport to closest STEMI Center regardless of 12 lead reading SO
S-127 Dysrhythmias, VF/Pulseless VT (Notes)
- For drug administration and intubation perform high quality CPR with goal of appropriate rate (110), depth (1/3 of anterior/posterior chest diameter), allow full recoil, and minimize interruptions.
- Do not interrupt compressions
- Compression ratio 10:1 continuous compressions with ventilations every 6 seconds
- EtCO2 <10 = Poor survivability
- Use mechanical CPR device if available
- Do not over-ventilate
- Transport traumatic arrests to trauma centers
- Transfer monitor data to QA/QI department if able
- Consider reviewing call with crew post event
S-127 Dysrhythmias, PEA BLS
- CPR
- 10:1 compression ratio at a rate of 110/min continuous compressions with ventilations every 6 seconds
- CPR rotate compressor every 2 minutes
- Start metronome at rate of 110/minute for manual CPR
- Team Leader role-CPR quality, monitor, rhythm checks
- TAH patients DO NOT perform compressions unless instructed otherwise by VAD or TAH coordinator or Base Hospital
- AED
- Assist ventilations with BVM
- Monitor O2 Sat