Cardiac and Respiratory Emergencies

Question 1

When should adult guidelines for cardiac emergencies be followed for pediatric patients?

Answer 1

When they weigh more than 45kg

Question 2

What is the criteria for attaching the ResQPOD and ventilating in conjunction with the timing light?

Answer 2

non-traumatic patients 8 years of age and older

Question 3

Patients that are successfully resuscitated from any pre-hospital arrest MUST be transported to what type of facility?

Answer 3

STEMI receiving facility

Question 4

When must provides withhold nitroglycerin and consult with medical control?

Answer 4

1. the patient meets pediatric criteria
2. systolic BP equal or less than 110 mmHg
3. Heart Rate equal or less 60 BPM
4. ED meds within last 24 hours

Question 5

What dose and how many doses may BLS provider assist a patient with nitroglycerin?

Answer 5

Only 1 dose of 0.4 mg Nitroglycerin SL

Question 6

What will all providers apply to patients experiencing pulmonary edema secondary to congestive heart failure?

Answer 6

CPAP titrated at 10cmH20

Question 7

What medications can all provides treat COPD patients who experience respiratory distress with?

Answer 7

1. 2.5 mg Albuterol via nebulizer

2. 2.5 mg Albuterol with 500 mcg Atrovent nebulized