Appendix Flashcards
Appendix A - Autopulse
Indications: (1)
• Non-Traumatic Cardiac Arrest
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Appendix A - Autopulse
Contraindications: (4)
- Trauma patient
- Patient less than 18 years of age
- Known or suspected aortic rupture
- Mechanical heart pump (i.e. LVAD)
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Appendix A - Autopulse
Cautions: (2)
- Do not cut any portion of LifeBand
- Do not block the vents on the underside of the platform
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Appendix A - Autopulse
Use the “__________ mode” until super-glottic or advanced airways inserted.
30: 2
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Appendix A - Autopulse
Use the “_____________________ mode” after airway is secured.
• Perform rhythm check at 2 minute intervals.
Continuous
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Appendix D - King Airway
Indications: (3)
- Inability to intubate a patient in need of airway protection
- May be used as primary if intubation anticipated be difficult and rapid airway control is necessary
- Designated advanced airway for EMTs
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Appendix D - King Airway
Contraindications: (2)
- Intact gag reflex
- Caustic ingestion
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Appendix D - King Airway
Select proper size King airway based on patient height (includes pediatrics): (3)
- 4’ to 5’ tall = #3 (Yellow)
- 5’ to 6’ tall = #4 (Red)
- Greater than 6’ tall = #5 (Purple)
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Appendix D - King Airway
Using supplied syringe, inflate cuff balloon with correct volume of air (marked on King Tube) (3)
- Size #3 = 50 mL
- Size #4 = 70 mL
- Size #5 = 80 mL
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Appendix L - Pediatric Restraint Device
Indications: (1)
• Transporting a non-immobilize pediatric patient
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Appendix L - Pediatric Restraint Device
Always document every use of the PSRD in the PCR
True or false?
True
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Appendix L - Pediatric Restraint Device
Caution: Do not cut any portion of the device.
True or false?
True
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