2021 EMS Protocols bottom top Flashcards
for the hx taking in an assessment what pneumoic is used?
OPPPQRSTA
Pallative
provoke
previous
what is the preferred access fo r pediatrics in cardiac arrest?
IO
what are the sites for IO insertion for an adult and pediatric?
proximal humorous
Proximal Tibia
distal tibia
PEDI: All of the above and Distal Femur.
What type of communication is to be used with a second paramedic to ensure proper drug dose?
closed loop communication
During pregnancy what is the possibe BP drop?
5-15mmhg.
How much can a pregnant female lose with regards to blood volume?
30-35%
Only those person who have completed and approved Incident safety officer course ________ be used as a safety officer.
SHOULD
A safety office should have a working knowledge of what?
Safety concerns for fire rescue in typical incidents
Fire behavior
Building construction
EMS
All safety officers will have the authority to ?
Identify and correct safety and heath hazards
To alter,suspend, or terminate un -safe acts that involve an imminent hazard to personnel
Inform the IC of the 2 items above
Who’s responsibility is it to assign a safety officer?
IC
Time for Breech birth actions
if not delivered in 3 minutes
When can you insert a gloved hand into the vagina for a birth?
Breech birth
Prolapsed cord
Eclampsia is defined as ?
S/S of pre + seizures or coma
Preeclampsia is defined as?
SBP >160 DSP > 110 with :
AMS
Headache
Visual disturbances
PE
3rd Trimester complications include
Placenta previa-painless vaginal bleeding bright red
Abrupto PLacenta-severe pain sudden onset
Uterine rupture- - intense abd pain and Vaginal bledding
1st and 2nd trimester complications include?
Ectopic
Spontaneous
bleeding
hypotensive
Gravida and Para definitions
Gravida- previous pregnancies
Para- Number of Live births
Pregnant 3rd trimester trauma alerts get transported how?
Left side, 4-6 inches of padding to Right side
Maintain BP for peripheral pulses
What are the contraindications for Ceftriaxone or rocephin?
Allergy to cephalosporins
Neonates birth to 30 days
How many attempts to realign for anatomical position
2
Head injuries ETCO2 is?
30-35mmhg
Adult BP maintain BP for Head injuries is what?
SBP 110-120
Intercrainial pressure and herniation signs are?
GCS decline of 2 or more points
sluggish or non reactive pupil
Paralysis or weakness on 1 side of the body
Cushings Triad
What is the secondary site for chest decompression
2 or 3 rd intercostal space mid clavicular