A3 - Pharm/Med Flashcards
If calling EMT, need to consider who they are
EMT-P
Paramedics - 3 year training, fully prepared to do life support.
Others are EMT-B, EMT-I, EMT-A (basic, to advance, top is paramedic).
If pt complains of severe SOB and chest pain, immediately
engage nasal canula with 02, flow rate 1-5. Know med hx. Know the contents of your rescue drugs, know how to use them. Own the liability.
95% Sp02, after a few minutes, you bump to
99%.
—- for MI
aspirin
Contraindications for aspirin for MI:
Hx of peptic ulcers, allergy (only true contraindication)
Viagra
No nitro - do not assume women don’t take this - they can take it for pulmonary HTN
Contraindication for nitroglycerin
If BP plumets from starting point (hypotension), vasodilators (phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors).
Know that <90SBP is not a good standard - BP is relative to starting BP.
Contraindication for nitroglycerin
If BP plumets from starting point (hypotension), vasodilators (phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors).
Know that <90SBP is not a good standard - BP is relative to starting BP.
Significant bradycardia (under 50), tachycardia over 100, right ventricular MI, severe aortic stenosis.
Only drug that improves survivability of MI
Aspirin - NOT nitro - exception is vasospastic angina, which is incredibly rare.
With MI, oxygen really helps if
hypoxic
With MI, oxygen really helps if
hypoxic
Drop in BP from baseline to contraindicate Nitro
over 25%
If bradycardia (HR under 50) or if tachycardia (HR over 100) do not administer
nitro
If you give nitro, you need to have —– in order to maintain pressure if needed.
IV bore access
Right ventricular MI - why no nitro?
This MI is highly dependent on venous pressure to maintain flow. If you vasodilate, you can push the patient over and kill them.
How to tell if Right Ventricular MI
Either clinical signs (don’t know this) or RV infarction
Generally, never reduce SBP below —— for non HTN pts
110 mmHg
About – mm for cemented, — mm for screw retained
8, 5
Always ask about
headaches
— mm from IAN/mental foramen
2
Literature states that you need—- mm of facial bone - lingual needs — mm
2, 1
Thngs you need in emergency kits
Pt Assessment Equipment CPR Equipment Epi Ntg O2 Albuterol ASA Oral Glucose Benadryl Lorazepam (Ativan) (this is less necessary and is only OK if you are comfortable with using it)
If you have benzos in your emergency kit, you need to be able to
ventilate (they can lose airway). Know the risks and own it for each item.
Use for epi in emergency kits
anaphylaxis