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When should you consider very early transport during a cardiac arrest?

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  1. Pregnancy >20 weeks gestation
  2. Hypothermia
  3. Airway Obstruction
  4. Non-opioid drug overdose
  5. Reversible cause of arrest has not been addressed
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When should you transport a pt. in refractory VF or pulseless VT?

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After the third consecutive shock.
OR
after 20 minutes of resuscitation (and you have shocked)

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At what age can you defibrillate a pt.?

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≥24 hours old

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How old must the pt. be in order to give EPI in an anaphylactic cardiac arrest?

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≥24 hours

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At what age you you obtain a medical TOR?

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≥16 years old

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What are the conditions in order to qualify for a Medical TOR?

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  • ≥16 years
  • Not witnessed by paramedics
  • No ROSC after 20 minutes of resuscitation
  • No shocks delivered
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When are you NOT starting CPR on a VSA?

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  • Code 5
  • Valid DNR
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When are you NOT going to call for a Medical TOR?

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FHRNP
- FBAO
- Hypothermia
- Reversible cause has not been addressed
- Non-opiate overdose
- Pregnancy ≥20 weeks gestation

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At what age are you using pediatric joule settings?

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≥24 hours to <8 years

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At what age are you using adult joule settings?

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≥ 8 years

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What is the initial pediatric dose for defibrillation?

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2 J/kg

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What is the subsequent dose setting for peds defibrillation?

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4 J/kg

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What is the dosing for EPI on an anaphylactic cardiac arrest?

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0.01 mg/kg

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What is the max # of doses of EPI on an anaphylactic cardiac arrest?

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1

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When might you consider patching early for a medical TOR?

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following 4th analysis if there are extenuating circumstances
- egress
- prolonged transported, significant clinical limitations where resuscitation may be considered futile

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How old must the pt. be in order to consider a trauma TOR?

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≥16 years old

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What criteria must be met in order to consider a trauma TOR?

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  • ≥ 16 years old
  • No pulses
  • No shocks delivered
  • Asystole
  • No signs of life since fully extricated
  • Signs of life since fully extricated but closest ED ≥30 minute transport
  • PEA with closest ED ≥30 minutes away
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What are contraindications for a Trauma TOR?

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  • Age <16 years old
  • Shock delivered
  • Signs of life since fully extricated medical contact
  • PEA and closest ED is <30 minute transport time
  • Penetrating trauma to head/neck/torso and LTH <30 minute transport
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What are signs of an obviously dead patient?

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LORDDCPT
- Lividity
- Open head or torso wounds with outpouring cranial or visceral contents
- Rigor Mortis
- Decapitation
- Decomposition
- Charring (gross)
- Putrefaction
- Transection

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How many doses of defibrillation is the patient receiving on a Trauma Cardiac Arrest?

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1

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What are considered signs of life when extricating on a trauma?

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  • spontaneous movement
  • respiratory effort
  • organized electrical activity on ECG
  • reactive pupils
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When do you provide PPV on a newborn?

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HR <100bpm

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What is the technical definition of a newborn pt?

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<24 hours old

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When do you provide CPR on a newborn?

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HR <60 bpm or VSA

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What should you do before you start CPR on a newborn patient?

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PPV using room air for 30 seconds

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What are contraindications for PPV?

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  • Obviously Dead
  • Gestational age <20 weeks
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What are the contraindications for CPR on a newborn patient?

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  • Obviously Dead
  • Gestational age <20 weeks
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What hand should you place the pulse oximeter on in newborn resuscitation?

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Right

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29
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What are the conditions for the ROSC medical directive?

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  • ≥2 years old
  • Hypotension
  • Chest auscultation is clear
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What are the contraindications for ROSC medical directive?

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Fluid overload

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31
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What is the treatment for ROSC medical directive?

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  • titrate oxygen to 94-98%
  • avoid hyperventilation
  • target ETCO2 to 30-40mmHg
  • Fluid bolus
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What is the fluid bolus directive for a ROSC?

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What are the conditions for ASA (cardiac ischemia)?

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  • ≥18 years old
  • Unaltered
  • Able to chew and swallow
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What are the conditions for Nitro (cardiac ischemia)?

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  • ≥18 years old
  • Unaltered
  • HR 60-159 bpm
  • Normotensive
  • Hx. of Nitro use OR IV access obtained
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Contraindications for ASA?

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AAAS
- Allergy or sensitivity
- Asthmatic, no prior history of using ASA
- Active bleeding (peptic ulcers)?
- CVA or TBI in previous 24 hours

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Contraindications for Nitroglycerin?

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APSR
- Allergy or sensitivity to nitrates
- Phosphodiesterase inhibitor use within last 48 hours
- SBP drops by 1/3 or more of its initial value
- 12-lead shows Right Ventricular MI

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Nitro Treatment for Cardiac Ischemia

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Indications for Acute Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema

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  • Moderate to severe respiratory distress
  • Suspected cardiogenic pulmonary edema
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Conditions for Nitro for Acute Cardiogenic Pulmonary edema?

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  • ≥18 years old
  • HR 60-159 bpm
  • Normotensive
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Contraindications for Nitro for Acute Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema?

A

APS
- Allergy or sensitivity to nitrates
- Phosphodiesterase inhibitor use within the last 48 hours
- SBP drops by 1/3 or more of its initial value

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Treatment for Nitro for acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema?

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42
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Conditions for Dextrose?

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  • ≥2 years old
  • Altered
  • Hypoglycemic
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Conditions for Glucagon?

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  • Altered
  • Hypoglycemic
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44
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Contraindications for Dextrose?

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Allergy or sensitivity to dextrose

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45
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Contraindications for Glucagon?

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  • Allergy or sensitivity to glucagon
  • Pheochromocytoma
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Dextrose Treatment

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47
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Glucagon Treatment

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48
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Indications for Bronchoconstriction Medical Directive?

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Respiratory Distress AND Suspected Bronchoconstriction

49
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What are the conditions for EPI for broncoconstriction?

A
  • BVM ventilation
  • Hx of asthma
50
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What are the conditions for Dexamethasone for bronchoconstriction?

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  • Hx of Asthma OR;
  • COPD OR;
  • 20 pack-year history of smoking
51
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Contraindications for Bronchoconstriction medical directive?

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52
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Salbutamol Treatment (Bronchoconstriction)

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53
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Epinephrine Treatment (Bronchoconstriction)

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54
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Dexamethasone Treatment

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55
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When is nebulization contraindicated?

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  • when the pt. has a fever
  • respiratory illness outbreak
56
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Indications for Moderate to severe allergic reaction medical directive?

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  • exposure to probable allergen
  • S/S of moderate to severe allergic reaction
57
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Conditions for moderate to severe allergic reaction medical directive?

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58
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Contraindications for moderate to severe allergic reaction medical directive?

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59
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EPI treatment for moderate to severe allergic reaction medical directive?

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60
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Diphenhydramine treatment for moderate to severe allergic reaction medical directive?

A
61
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Indications for Croup medical directive?

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  • Current history of URTI
  • Barking cough or Hx. of barking cough
62
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Conditions for Epi (Croup medical directive)

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63
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Conditions for dexamethasone (Croup medical directive)

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64
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Contraindications for Epi for Croup Medical Directive

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65
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Contraindications for Dexamethasone for Croup Medical Directive

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66
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Epi Treatment for Croup

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67
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Dexamethasone Treatment for Croup

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68
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Indications for Supraglottic Airway Medical Directive

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Need for Ventilatory Assistance
AND
Other airway management is ineffective

69
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Conditions for Supraglottic Airway Medical Directive

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Absent gag reflex

70
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Contraindications for Supraglottic Airway

A
71
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What is the max # of supraglottic airway insertion attempts?

A

2

72
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What is the primary method to confirm supraglottic airway placement?

A

ETCO2 (waveform capnography)

73
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What are secondary methods to confirm supraglottic airway placement?

A

ETCO2 (non-waveform)
Auscultation
Chest Rise

74
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Indications for Analgesia

A

Pain

75
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Conditions for Acetaminophen

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  • > 12 years old
  • Unaltered
76
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Conditions for Ibuprofen

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  • > 12 years old
  • Unaltered
77
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Conditions for Ketorolac

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  • > 12 years old
  • Unaltered
  • Normotension
78
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Contraindications for Acetaminophen

A

IVALUU

  • Ischemic chest pain
  • Vomiting
  • Allergy or sensitivity
  • Liver disease
  • Unable to tolerate PO meds
  • Use within previous 4 hours
79
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Contraindications for Ibuprofen

A

PARIBUS AAVPU

  • Pregnancy
  • Allergy or sensitivity
  • Renal impairment
  • Ischemic chest pain
  • Bleeding
  • Use within the last 6 hours
  • Stroke or TBI
  • Asthma, and no Hx. of using NSAIDS
  • Anticoagulation therapy
  • Vomiting
  • Peptic Ulcers
  • Unable to tolerate PO medications
80
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Ketorolac contraindications

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PARIBUS AAP

  • Pregnancy
  • Allergy or sensitivity
  • Renal impairment
  • Ischemic chest pain
  • Bleeding
  • Use within the last 6 hours
  • Stroke or TBI
  • Asthma, and no Hx. of using NSAIDS
  • Anticoagulation therapy
  • Peptic Ulcers
81
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Acetaminophen Doses

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82
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Ibuprofen Treatment

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83
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Ketorolac Treatment

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84
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Indications for Nausea/Vomiting Medical Directive

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Nausea or Vomiting

85
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Conditions for Ondansetron

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86
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Conditions for Dimenhydrinate (Gravol)

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87
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Contraindications for Ondansetron

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88
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Contraindications for Dimenhydrinate

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65 years+

89
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Ondansetron Treatment

A
90
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Dimenhydrinate Treatment

A
91
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Clinical Consideration for Nausea/Vomiting

A

If pt has received Ondansetron and has no relief after 30 mins, Dimenhydrinate may be considered.

92
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Indications for Opioid Toxicity Medical Directive

A
93
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Conditions for Opioid Toxicity

A
94
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Contraindications for Naloxone

A

Allergy or sensitivity

95
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Treatment for Naloxone

A
96
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Adrenal Crisis Medical Directive Indications

A

A pt with primary adrenal failure who is experiencing clinical signs of adrenal crisis

97
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Adrenal Crisis Conditions (Hydrocortisone)

A
98
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Contraindications for Hydrocortisone

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Allergy or sensitivity

99
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Hydrocortisone Treatment

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100
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Emergency Childbirth Medical Directive Indications

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  • Pregnant pt experiencing labour
    OR
  • Post-partum pt immediately following delivery and/or placenta
101
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Conditions for Delivery (Emergency Childbirth)

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102
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Conditions for Umbilical Cord Management (Emergency Childbirth)

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103
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Conditions for External Uterine Massage (Emergency Childbirth)

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104
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Conditions for Oxytocin (Emergency Childbirth)

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105
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Contraindications for Emergency Childbirth Medical Directive

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106
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Treatment for Shoulder Dystocia

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107
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Treatment for Breach Delivery

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108
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Management of Prolapsed Cord

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109
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Umbilical Cord Management

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110
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Oxytocin Treatment

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111
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Endotracheal and Tracheostomy Suctioning and Reinsertion Medical Directive

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  • Pt with endotracheal or tracheostomy tube
    AND
  • Airway obstruction or increased secretions
112
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Conditions for tracheostomy suctioning

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113
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Conditions for emergency trach reinsertion

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114
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Contraindications for emergency trach suctioning/reinsertion

A

inability to landmark or visualize

115
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Treatment for emergency trach suctioning / reinsertion

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