Advanced Procedures Flashcards
What size catheter is used for a pediatric needle decompression?
18
Where should the needle be placed on a needle decompression?
Second intercostal space on the affected side, midclavicular
The standard excepted location for placement of IO access is where?
Proximal tibia
When gaining EZ IO access, what can be given when establishing the line to help with pain?
Lidocaine- 1 mg/kg
What are the five drugs that can be given with a mucosal atomization device?
Narcan Versed Glucagon Morphine Haldol
Can paramedics accept a copy of a DNR?
Yes, paramedics can take the original or a copy as long as both are completed and properly executed
How long should it take to assess a patient under the start triage system?
No longer than 60 seconds
What are the three tag types under start triage?
Delayed
Immediate
Deceased
What is the first step to the start triage system?
Call out to all the victims and remove all the walking wounded. They should be tagged as delayed
What is the second step to the start triage system?
Once all walking wounded or removed now assess remaining patients respirations. If they are not breathing reposition the airway
If the patient’s airway is repositioned and respirations do not begin they should be tagged as what?
Deceased
If a patient’s airway is repositioned and respirations begin again, how should they be tagged?
Immediate
What is the respiration rate paramedics are looking for under the start triage system?
over 30 respirations per minute should be tagged as a Immediate and under 30 respirations a minute should proceed to perfusion evaluation
When checking a patient for adequate perfusion, what is the cap refill time assessed?
2 seconds
If a patient’s care of refill is over two seconds bleeding should be controlled and they should be tagged as?
Immediate
