45 - Adult - Smoke Inhalation/Cyanide

Question 1

If an adult smoke inhalation pt shows cardiac/respiratory arrest, seizure activity, or SBP under 80 mmHg after smoke exposure in enclosed space, you should administer a ______.

Answer 1

Cyanosis (5 gm IV/15 minutes)

Question 2

In the adult smoke inhalation pt, respiratory distress is treated by ____.

A. 2 mg Mg2+/15 minutes
B. 2.5 mg albuterol and 0.5 mg ipratropium aersolized
C. 15 LPM oxygen via BVM

Answer 2

B. 2.5 mg albuterol and 0,5 mg ipratropium aersolized