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ADULT (18 >) Rates

Breath/pulse/systole

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Breath Pulse Systole
12-20 60-100 120/80

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Adolescent (13 - 17) Rates

Breath/pulse/systole

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Breath Pulse. Systole
12 - 20. 55-105 120/80

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School age (6 - 12) rates

Breath / pulse /rates

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Breath Pulse. Rate
20-30 70-110 120/80

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Teenager (4-15) Rates

Breathing / pulse / systole

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Rates. Pulse. Systole
20-30 70-110 110/80

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Toddler (1-3) rates

Breath / pulse /systole

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Breath. Pulse. Systole
20-30 80-110 100/70

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Infant (<1) rates

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Breath Pulse Systole
30-40 80-130 80/60

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Neonate rates (28 days)

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Breath Pulse Systole
40-60 110-160 80/60

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Pregnant rates

Breaths/systole

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Breaths Systole
15+ 140/90

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Ventilations for ADULTS

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1 every 5-6 sec

10/12 pm

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Ventilations for INFANTS

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1 every 3 to 5 seconds

12/20 pm

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Ventilations for NEONATES

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I breath every 2-4 seconds

15/30 pm

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Ventilations for STOMA

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1 breath every 4 - 5 seconds

12/15 pm

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SUCTIONING time for ADULTS

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15 seconds

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SUCTIONING for a CHILD

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10 seconds

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SUCTIONING for an INFANT

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5 Seconds

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Compression rates for ADULTS

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2 - 2.4 inches

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Compression for a CHILD

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2 inches

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COMPRESSION for an INFANT

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1.5 inch

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Steps for SCENE SIZE-UP

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  1. BSI/ Scene Safe
    2.MOI/NOI - consider spinal Injury
  2. # of patients
  3. Call 911
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PRIMARY ASSESSMENT (stabilize)

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  1. AVPU, A&Ox……
  2. Chief Complaint
  3. ABC —> + Oxygen
  4. Transport/ Treatment Priority
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Patient HISTORY

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  1. OPQRST
  2. SAMPLE
    3.Baseline Vital Signs
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SECONDARY ASSESSMENT

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  1. HEAD TO Toe (MOI)

2.BP-DOC (NOI)

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REASSESSMENT

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Airway DIAGRAM

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From top:
Nose - mouth - Pharynx - Larynx - left /right Bronchus - Bronchiol - Alveoli - Diaphragm

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What does BPDOC stand for and when is it used?

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B - bleeding 🩸
P - Pain 😖
D - Deformities
O - Open Injuries
C - Creptus

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CREPTUS

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Grating sound or sensation produced by friction within bones and Cartilage or the fractured part of the bone 🦴

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EMS systems

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Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems

*The CHAIN OF HUMAN RESOURCES and services linked together to provide continuous emergency care at the scene and during TRANSPORT to a medical facility

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MEDICAL DIRECTOR

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A physician who assumes the ULTIMATE responsibility for medical oversight of the patient care aspect of the EMS

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Scope of Practice

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The care that and EMR is ALLOWED and SUPPOSE to provide according to the regulations and Statutes. It’s also known and SCOPE OF CARE

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PROTOCALS

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WRITTEN GUIDELINES that direct the care of EMS personnel provide for patients

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Standing orders

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A component of a protocol that allows the EMS personnel to provide specific interventions to a patient

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Standard of Care

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The care that should be provided for any level of training based on local laws, administrative orders, and guidelines or protocols established by the local EMS systems

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NEGLIGENCE

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Failure to provide an expected standard of care

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Duty to act

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A requirement that an EMR, at-least while on duty, must provide care to a set standard

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Abandonment

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To leave a sick or injured patient before an equal or highly trained personnel can assume responsibility for care

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HIPAA and it’s definition:

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Health Insurance Probability and Accountability Act

A law that dictates the extent to which protected health information can be shared

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Mandated reporter

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Any individual required by law to report financial, physical, sexual or any other types or abuse or neglect have been observed or suspected

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Critical incident

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Any situation that causes a rescuer to experience strong emotions that interfere with the ability to function either during the incident or after a highly stressful incident

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METABOLISM

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Conversion of GLUCOSE into energy

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Tidal volume

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The volume of air moved in our breathing cycle, which consist of One inhalation and One exhalation, approximately 500ml in the average adult

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Stroke volume

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The Volume of BLOOD 🩸 ejected from the heart in one contraction

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Cardiac output

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The amount of blood 🩸 ejected from the heart in one minute

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Direct carry

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A carry performed to move patient with NO SUSPECTED spine injury from BED TO A STRETCHER

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Recovery position

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A position in which a patient WITH NO suspected spine injury will be placed, on his left side

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Log roll

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Method used to move a patient from prone position to the supine position

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Transfer of care

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Verbal or physical handing off of care from one health care provider to another

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What is HYPOXIA

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Condition which there is INSUFFICIENT SUPPLY OF OXYGEN in the blood or tissues

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Respiratory Compromise

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A general term used to describe when a patient IS NOT BREATHING ADEQUATELY

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Respiratory distress

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Breathing that becomes different or labored (DYSPNEA)

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Respiratory failure

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Inadequate respiratory rate and volume secondary to poor oxygenation

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Respiratory arrest

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The obscure of breathing. Also known as APNEA

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DYSPNEA

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Difficulty or Labored breathing

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Rescuer breathing

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Providing MANUAL VENTILATIONS for a patient who is not breathing or adequately NOT breathing on his own. Also known as PULMONARY RESUSCITATION

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What is PULMONARY RESUSCITATION

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The act of breathing for a patient who is unable to breath for themselves. It’s also called RESCUE BREATHING OR ARTIFICIAL VENTILATIONS

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What is a CHAIN OF REACTION and what are the five links:

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5 critical component that’s affect the chances of survival from a cardiac arrest

1:Early recognition and ACCESS TO EMS
2:Early CPR
3: Early Defibrillation
4: EARLY Advance Life Support
5:integrated post cardiac arrest care

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Fibrillation

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Disorganized electrical activity within the heart that render the heart unable to pump blood 🩸

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Ventricular fibrillation

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Disorganized electrical activity, causing ineffective contractions of the lower heart chambers (ventricles)

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Ventricular Tachycardia

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Abnormally RAPID contractions of the heart’s ventricles, resulting in poor circulations

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Asystole

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NO electrical activity in the heart. Also called “FLATLINE”

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Basic life support

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Externally supporting the circulation and respiration of a patient in respiratory or cardiac arrest through CPR

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Mental status

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General condition of a persons consciousness and awareness

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Primary assessment

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A quick assessment for the patient’s ABC and bleeding to detect and correct any immediate life threatening problems

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Secondary assessment

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A complete head to toe physical exam, including medical history

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Reassessment

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LAST part of patients assessment that includes REPEATING primary assessment

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Focused secondary assessment

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An examination conducted on a STABLE PATIENT, focusing on a specific injury or medical complain

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Rapid secondary assessment

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A head to toe assessment of the MOST CRITICAL patients

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Tracheal Deviation

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Shifting of the TRACHEA to either side of the midline of the neck caused by build up pressure inside of the chest (TENSION PNEUMOTHORAX)

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Jugular Vein Distention

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An ABNORMAL bodging of the vein on the neck indicating cardiac compromise or possible injury to the chest

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Angina

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Pain on the chest caused by a lack of sufficient blood and oxygen to the heart muscle

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Heart attack (MI)

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A condition that occurs when the blood supply to a portion of the heart is interrupted

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Heart failure

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A condition that develops when the heart is UNABLE TO PUMP BLOOD 🩸 efficiently., causing a back up of blood and other fluids within the circulatory system. It’s also called CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE

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Hypercarbia

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ABNORMALLY HIGH level of Oxygen in the blood 🩸

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73
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
(COPD)

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General term used to describe a group of lung 🫁 diseases that cause distress and shortness of breath. BRONCHITIS and EMPHYSEMA are examples.

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Emphysema

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Progressive condition of the lung characterized by the distraction of the AVLVEOLI; a form of COPD 🫁

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Altered mental status

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State characterized by disease 🦠 in the patient’s alertness and responsiveness to his surroundings

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Tonic muscle activity

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STIFFENING of the muscle during a GENERALIZED SEIZURE. Most evident in arms and legs

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Clonic muscle activity

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The violent muscle jerking during a generalized seizure. Most evident in arms and legs

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Generalized seizure

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A type of seizure characterized by a loss of consciousness and generalized muscle contractions

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Partial seizure

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A seizure characterized by a TEMPORARY LOSS OF AWARENESS

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80
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Partial Epilepticus

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A life threatening condition that occurs when an individual HAS VERY LONG SEIZURES that occur in quick succession

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Stroke

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Conditions that occur when an area of the brain 🧠 doesn’t receive adequate supply of blood 🩸

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HYPERglycemia

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Abnormally HIGH blood sugar 🎂

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HYPOglycemia

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An ABNORMALLY LOW blood sugar level 📉

84
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Heat cramps

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Muscle cramps on the Lower limbs and abdomen associated with the LOSS OF FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES while ACTIVE IN A HOT 🥵 ENVIRONMENT

85
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Heat EXHAUSTION

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Prolonged exposure to heat, which creates MOIST, PALE SKIN that may feel NORMAL OR COOL TO THE TOUCH

86
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Heat STROKE

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Prolonged exposure to heat, which creates DRY OR MOIST SKIN that may feel WARM or HOT 🥵 TO THE TOUCH

87
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Shock

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A condition that occurs when there is an inadequate supply of well-oxygenated blood to all the body systems.

It’s also called HYPERFUSION

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What is HYPOPERFUSION

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Failure of the body’s circulatory system to provide an adequate supply of well oxygenated blood and nutrients to all vital organs

89
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Pulmonary Embolism

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Blockage of an artery in the lung 🫁

90
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Pericardial Tamponade

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A condition that occurs when fluid accumulates in the sack surrounding the heart restricting the hearts ability to expand and contract

91
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Decompensated shock

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A condition in which the body in no longer able to compensate for a lack of adequate perfusion

92
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Spinal motion restriction

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The practice of using alternate methods of using spinal immobilization based on mechanism of injury and patient presentation

93
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Miscarriage

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The spontaneous natural loss of the embryo or fetus before the 20th week of pregnancy

94
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Supine Hyposensitive syndrome

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An abnormally low blood pressure that results when the mother is supine and the fetus puts pressure on the Vena Cava

95
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Preeclampsia

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A potentially life threatening condition that affects the mother during the 3rd trimester and is characterized by high blood pressure and fluid retention

96
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Eclampsia

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A life threatening condition for pregnant women characterized by seizures, coma and eventually death of both the mother and fetus

97
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Placenta previa

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A condition that results when the placenta grows and develops over the cervix

98
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Placenta abruptio

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A premature separation of the placenta from the uterus

99
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Pediatric assessment triangle
(PAT)

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Tool used to form a general impression of a pediatric patient; the element of a PAT are Appearance, Work of breath, and circulation (perfusion)

AWC

100
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retractions

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The inward movement of the soft tissue between the ribs when a child breaths in

101
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Due regards

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The appropriate care and concern for the safety of others

102
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Incident command system (ICS)

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A model tool for the command, controls and coordination of resources at the scene of a large-scale emergency involving multiple agencies. Also known as INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

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Incident commander

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Individual responsible for all aspects of all emergency response

104
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START triage system

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A system that uses respirations, perfusion and mental status assessment to categorize patients into one of four different categories.

105
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What does START stand for:

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Simple Triage and Rapid System

106
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SALT triage system

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Triage system used for determining patient treatment priority during mass casualty incidents.

107
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What does SALT stand for:

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Sort, assess life saving Interventions and treatment/transportation

108
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Emphysema

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Progressive condition of the lung characterized by the distraction of the Alveoli; a form of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 🦠 (COPD)

109
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Symptoms of Emphysema:

A

-moderate to severe shortness of breath
-very thin appearance
-barrel chest
-nonproductive cough
-extended exhalation
-pursed-lip breathing

110
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Hyperventilation symptoms

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-Moderate to severe shortness of breath
-anxiety
-numbness or tingling of fingers, lips or toes
-chest discomfort

111
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Altered Mental Status (AMS)

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-confusion
-incoherent speech
-drowsiness
-abnormal behavior
-lack of awareness of surrounding
-combativeness
-repetitive questions
-syncope (collapse or fainting)
-unresponsive

112
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What is Syncope

113
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Diabetes

A

Usually refers to as diabetes mellitus, a disease that prevents individuals from producing enough insulin or from using insulin appropriately

114
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Diabetes signs and symptoms

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-gradual onset of signs and symptoms over hours or days
-dry mouth and intense thirst
-abnormal pain and vomitus 🤮
-gradual increase in restlessness and confusion
-unresponsive with deep respirations, weak rapid pulse, dry red warm skin, shrunken eyes and fruity smell breath

115
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Heart failure

A

Develops when the heart is unable to pump blood 🩸 efficiently, causing a back up of blood and other fluids within the circulatory system

116
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Signs and symptoms for heart failure

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-shortness of breath
-chest pain/discomfort
-rapid pulse rate
-edema on the lower extremities
-jugular vein dissension
-pale, moist skin
-AMS due to
Low due perfusion to the brain 🧠
Increased difficulty breathing while lying flat

117
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Signs and symptoms of COPD

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-history of smoking
-persistent cough
-chronic shortness of breath
-pursed lip breathing
-tripod position
-fatigue
-tightness in the chest
-wheezing
-barrel chest

118
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Bronchitis

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A condition of the lung characterized by the inflammation of the bronchial airway with mucus formation, a form of COPD

119
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Bronchitis sign and symptoms

A

-Overweight
-MILD TO MODERATE shortness of breath
-pale complexion
-productive cough
-wheezing

120
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Asthma

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Condition affecting the lungs 🫁, characterized by narrowing of the airway passage and wheezing

121
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Asthma signs and symptoms

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-Moderate to severe shortness of breath
-wheezing
-anxiety
-nonproductive cough

122
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Stress signs and symptoms

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-irritation
-inability to concentrate
-difficult sleeping and nightmares
-loss of appetite
-low libido
-anxiety
-indecisiveness
-guilt
-isolation
-loss of interest in work or poor performance 🎭

123
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Partial airway obstruction

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-increased work of breathing and cyanosis
-suorius
-gurgling
-strider
-wheezing

124
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Complete airway obstruction

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UNABLE to 🗣️ SPEAK, BREATH OR COUGH 😷

Grabs the neck and open mouth

125
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Myocardial Infraction

A

-pain in chest and upper abdomen
-heartburn sensation
-pain behind the sternum
-vomitus
-general weakness

126
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Define shock

A

Condition that results when there is inadequate supply of well-oxygenated blood to all the systems

127
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Define stroke

A

Conditions that occur when an area of the brain 🧠 doesn’t receive adequate supply of blood 🩸

128
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Causes of cerebrovascular stroke area:

A
  1. Cerebrothrombosis (clot)
  2. Cerebral hemorrhage (rupture)
129
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What are ways for caring for a baby?

A

1.clearing the airway
2.make sure the baby is breathing
3.perform a quick assessment
4.clamp and tie off umbilical cord
5. Keep the baby warm

130
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Neonate vital signs

Breath, pulse and systole

A

Breath Pulse. Systole
40-60. 120-160 60-80

131
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For injury, you will use what account and what does it stand for:

A

DOTS

DEFORMITIES
OPEN WOUNDS
TENDERNESS
SWELLING

132
Q

How to access a vehicle:

A

-open the door
-through the window
-pry open the door
-cut through the metal

133
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Radiation

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Without contact

134
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Conduction

A

With contact

135
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Convection

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Air replacement surroundings

136
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Convection

A

Air replacement surrounding

137
Q

Evaporation

A

Perspiration, sweating

138
Q

Respiration

139
Q

Temperature loss

A

Radiation
Conduction
Convection
Evaporation
Respiration

140
Q

Abrasion

A

Skin, elbows and knees

141
Q

Laceration

A

-Smooth cuts or incisions

-jagged cuts

142
Q

Punctures

A

Penetrating trauma 🗡️

143
Q

Avulsions

A

Tearing off of a large flap of skin 🥞

144
Q

Crash injuries 💥

A

Body parts pressed between 2 surfaces

145
Q

Hazard respond phrases

A

1.preparations
2.dispatch
3.en route to scene
4.at scene
5.transfer of care
6.postcall preparation

146
Q

Info need to provide during transfer

A

-nature and location
-type of material
-identification of products
-name of manufacturer
-type of container
-weather conditions
-estimate portable victims
-other problems at the scene

147
Q

Types of shock

A

Cardiogenic
Neurogenic
Hemorrgenic
Anaphylactic
Psychologic
Septic

148
Q

Cardiogenic shock

A

Pump failure of the heart

149
Q

Neurogenic shock

A

Damage of the spinal cord

150
Q

Hemorrgenic shock

A

Loss of blood

151
Q

Anaphylactic shock

A

Allergic reaction

152
Q

Psychologic shock

A

Fear, nervous, fast dilation of vessels, faint

153
Q

Septic shock

A

Body infection

154
Q

CATEGORIES of shock. (4)

A

Cardiogenic
Distributive
Hypovolemic
Obstructive

155
Q

Cardiogenic

A

Pump failure of the heart

156
Q

Distributive

A

Excess dial at ion if vessels

157
Q

Hypovolemic

A

Low fluid volume

158
Q

Obstructive

A

Obstruction of the vessels

159
Q

Steps to caring for shock

A
  1. Primary assessment, open airway and adequate breathing
    2.control external breathing
    3.administer oxygen
    4.keep the patient supine
    5.reassure the patient and maintain temperature with a blanket
    6.continue to monitor and support ABCs
    7.DONT give anything by mouth 👄 and prepare for vomit 🤮
    8.monitor patients vitals EVERY 5 mins
160
Q

Types of burns

A

Heat burns 🥵 fire, hot object, steam
Chemical burns 🧪
Electrical burns 💡
Lightening burns ⚡️
Radiation burns ☢️ -nuclear source
Light burns - lazer, UV burns

161
Q

For chemical burns, you should flash water 🚿 for how many mins?

162
Q

Position of comfort

A

-Cardiac compromise
-Respiratory compromise
-Stroke

163
Q

Recovery position

A

-AMS
-no suspected spinal injury

164
Q

Fowler and semi- Fowler position

A

-Chest pain

-Nausea

-Difficulty breathing

165
Q

Shock position is used when:

A

There is no injury

166
Q

Trendelenburg position is used for

A

-Shocks

-faints

-hemorrhage

167
Q

Administering rescue breaths

A

With pulse and NO BREATHING, administer 2 rescue breaths and then 10 - 20 breaths/min

Adult 👩 1 breath = 5 to 6 seconds

Infants 👶 = 1 breath every 2 - 3 seconds

168
Q

Ventilation

A

Endotracheal tube 8-10 —> 1/ 7’ - 6’
Adult/adolescent 10-12—> 1/6’ - 5’
Child/infant 12-20—> 1/5’ - 3’
Neonate 20-30 —-> 1/3’ - 2’

169
Q

How do you Handle Airway obstruction on a RESPONSIVE patient:

A

-Confirm the obstruction
-Position for Heimlich maneuver
-GIVE 5 abdominal thrusts

170
Q

Dealing with airway obstruction for an UNRESPONSIVE patient:

A

1.BSI/ scene safe
2.check for response
3.if unresponsive, activate 911
4.begin CPR
5.after each set of 30 compressions, check airway and remove object if visible
6.attempt 2 rescue breaths, if they don’t go, continue CPR with chest compressions

171
Q

When will you administer OXYGEN?

A

Cardiac arrest
Altered mental status
Abnormal vital signs
Significant MOI
Increased level of distress
Respiratory distress
Heart attack
Shock
Allergic reaction

172
Q

Methods to deliver OXYGEN

A

BLOW BY method - 15 LPM
NASAL CANULA - 1-6 LPM
Nonrebreather mask 😷 10-15 LPM

173
Q

Administer CPR if

A

No pulse

No breathing

174
Q

Cardiac compromise assessment

A
  1. ABC
    2.activate ALS and 911
    3.position of comfort (sitting position)
    4.administer oxygen if possible
  2. Reassure patients
175
Q

Use AED only if patient is

A

UNRESPONSIVE
NO CAROTID PULSE
No normal breathing

176
Q

AED helps correct what?

A

Ventricular tachycardia
Ventricular fibrillation

177
Q

What is ventricular tachycardia

A

Conditions where lower chambers of the heart (ventricles) beat very fast

178
Q

Ventricular fibrillation

A

Life threatening heart rhythm that results in a rapid, inadequate heartbeat

179
Q

Don’t stop _______ even for Endotracheal, stoma (advanced airways)

A

Compressions

180
Q

Steps for performing CPR

A

General impression
Check for responsiveness
ABC
Activate 911 and get AED
Begin chest compressions (5 cycles)

*advanced airway (Endotracheal, stoma) don’t stop compressions

181
Q

Respirations for infants and adults

A

1 breath every 2-3 seconds

1 breath every 6 second

182
Q

General principles for patient assessment

A

Don’t harm
Neutral status > important
Patients condition may change fast
Always assume spine injury
Monitor vital signs every 5 minutes
It it hurts, look at it

183
Q

Apneic

A

Stop breathing 😮‍💨

184
Q

DOTS

A

Deformities, open injuries, tenderness, swelling

185
Q

Ecchymosis

A

Discoloring of skin resulting from bleeding 🩸.. typically from underneath

186
Q

Periorbital echymosis

A

A good indicator that a skull fracture may be possible

187
Q

What causes STRIDOR

A

High pitch sound caused mostly by a foreign object

188
Q

Internal respiration

A

The transfer of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the capillary, red blood cells and tissue

189
Q

Hyponatramia

A

Levels of sodium in blood is too low. Ex. When athlete is lucking electrolytes

190
Q

Dysphagia

A

Difficulty swallowing

191
Q

ATaxic

A

A term for a group of disorder that’s affect coordination, balance and speech

192
Q

Orothpnea

A

Sensation of breathless in the recumbent position, relieved by sitting or standing

193
Q

3 stages of birth

A

Uterus contracts and relax, pushing down cervix ends with birth, delivery of placenta

194
Q

Full term

A

38-40 weeks

195
Q

Trimester

A

3 months or pregnancy

196
Q

Gestation

A

Process of period of developing inside the womb between conception and birth

197
Q

When you are the first arriving unit, it is important to park the unit ____ feet before the MVA (motor vehicle accident)

198
Q

You are responding to an accident with possible hazardous material involvement, hoe should EMS profession approach the area?

A

From upwind of the incident

199
Q

Caponometry

A

Non invasive measure if CO2 levels

200
Q

Supine hypo-sensitive syndrome

A

Gravid uterus compresses the inferior vena cava when the pregnant woman is supine position, leading to decrease Venus return centrally

201
Q

SLUDGEM

A

Salivation, lacrimation (tears) urination, defamation,gastroenteritis, emesis and mitosis (pupil constriction)

202
Q

Nitroglycerin

A

Decreases blood pressure to the heart

203
Q

NFPA Chemical hazard chart

A

Red-flammability

Yellow- reactivity

Blue-health hazard

White-special considerations

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