Ch 9, 4 Flashcards
receives messages/signals on one frequency
automatically retransmits them on a second frequency
provides outstanding EMS communications
repeater-based systems
at a fixed location
usually at a dispatch office
two-way radio consists of transmitter and receiver
based station radio
essential at scene of MCI
used to communicate w/ dispatch, another unit, medical control
portable radios
used to communicate w/ dispatcher and medical control
mobile radios
What is DCAP-BTLS?
Deformities Contusions Abrasions Punctures/Penetrations Burns Tenderness Lacerations Swelling
What is OPQRST?
Onset Provoking factors Quality of pain Region, Radiance, Reoccurrence Severity Time
who receives OPQRST?
responsive medical
healthy adult oxygen level
94-98%
glascow coma scale
assess coma and impaired consciousness
pulse rate faster than normal
tachycardia
pulse rate slower than normal
bradycardia
respiratory rates above normal
tachypnea
respiratory rates below normal
bradypnea
sweating profusely
diaphoretic
treatment for abnormal mental status
provide high flow oxygen
support ABC’s
upper airway obstruction
stridor
course bubbling
rhonchi
bronchial constriction
wheezing
fluid in the bases
rales
what is PEARRL?
Pupils Equal And Round Regular size React to light
above blood pressure range
hypertension
below blood pressure range
hypotension
the difference between systolic and diastolic
pulse pressure
pressure during relaxing phase of the heart cycle
diastolic
pressure during contraction
systolic
what is the first set of vitals called?
baseline set of vitals
aim to assess, stabilize, package, and begin to transport within 10 minutes
platinum 10
from the time of the injury/illness top the time of definitive care
golden hour
treatment for bleeding
direct pressure
elevate
tourniquet if necessary
artery bleeding
spurting flow of blood
vein bleeding
steady flow of blood
4 things to check when assessing circulation?
Cap refill
Obsessive bleeding
Pulse
Skin signs
when to administer oxygen
breathing faster than 20 breaths/min breathing slower than 12 breaths/min breathing too shallow decreased LOC respiratory distress poor skin color
what to ask yourself during breathing in primary assessment?
does my patient need oxygen and if so how do I administer it
what to do ion air way is obstructed?
position patient
suction or sweep
use respiratory adjunct
how to assess airway?
stay alert for signs of obstruction
most serious problem voiced by the patient
chief complaint
what to say to a conscious person when arriving to the scene?
introduce yourself
aks patients name
obtain consent to treat
chief complaint
what is in the general impression?
age, sex, race, positioning, MOI or NOI, is it life threatening?
what to do in the primary assessment?
find and treat any life threatening issues
general type of illness the patient is experiencing
nature of illness
helps determine the possible type and extent of injuries on a trauma patient
mechanism of injury
what to do during scene size up?
bsi, PENMAN
the process of sorting patients based on the severity of each patients condition
triage
6 functions of PCR
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