Central Lines & Fistulas Flashcards
The following may be used if the patient has a systolic BP less than 80 mmHg with no peripheral IV, or the patient is cardiac arrest.
a. Fistula
b. Central line
b. central line
What medication CANNOT be administered via central lines?
a. amiodarone
b. benzodiazepines
c. calcium chloride
d. epinephrine
b. benzodiazepines
What is the minimum size of syringe necessary to prevent damage to catheter walls when utilizing central lines?
a. 5 mL
b. 10 mL.
c. 20 mL
d. 60 mL
b. 10 mL
What volume of blood must be removed and discarded from central lines?
a. 5 mL
b. 10 mL.
c. 20 mL
d. 60 mL
a. 5 mL
T/F: some air may remain in the IV tubing/syringes when administering drugs via central line
FALSE!!! ALL air must be expelled
What is the ONLY circumstance in which a fistula may be utilized by EMS?
When the patient is in cardiac arrest and peripheral IV, IO, or EJ access is unobtainable.
What is the minimum gauge angiocath a fistula must be accessed by?
a. 20 g
b. 16 g
c. 14 g
16 g
How is shunt tubing extravasation managed (i.e. if the tube has come out of the fistula)?
By direct pressure and transport to the hospital.
What venous access method is “strongly encouraged” over the use of a fistula?
IO access
