EMT Medical SOP Flashcards
What are the standing orders for allergic reaction involving localized urticaria and mild bronchospasm?
(4)
- Oxygen via nonrebreather mask at 15L
- Start IV of NSS
- Benadryl 50mg IV
- Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythm and clinical status for any changes
How does the EMT SOP define anaphylactic reactions in the SOP?
(6)
Allergic reaction accompanied by hypotension (BP<90mmHg) with generalized urticaria, bronchospasms, laryngeal edema, respiratory failure, and evidence of shock (altered mental status, cool clammy or mottled skin with delayed cap refill)
What are the standing interventions for anaphylactic reaction that involve airway?
(2)
- Airway - O2 100% NRB, intubate or King tube if necessary
2. If wheezing is present, administer albuterol 3mg/Atrovent 0.5mg via neb
What are the standing interventions for anaphylactic reaction that involve hypotension (BP<90mmHg)?
(4)
- Place pt in supine position
- If hypotensive administer 0.5-1.0mg of epinephrine 1:10,000 IV over 1 minute. If no IV, administer 0.3mg Epinephrine 1:1000 IM in lateral thigh. May repeat after 5 min
- If hypotension continues to be a problem (SBP<100) administer push dose epi 1-2 ml every 3 minutes until desired effect or total max dose of 100 mcg of 100mcg (10ml)
- 500cc bolus of NS to maintain SBP > 100, may repeat if no sign of pulmonary edema
How do you mix push dose Epinephrine?
When mixed correctly, how many mcg are in each ml of the solution?
Can be made by drawing 1ml of 1:10,000 cardiac epi (100 mcg) in a 10 ml syringe and then drawing 9 ml of NSS. The syringe should be mixed by vigorously rolling it between the palms and is then ready to be infused by slow push. Every ml of the now 1:100,000 epinephrine contains 10 mcg of Epinephrine
What are the standing orders for anaphylactic reaction that involve medications?
(this is the hard one, name the doses)
- If hypotensive administer 0.5-1.0mg of epinephrine 1:10,000 IV over 1 minute. If no IV, administer 0.3mg Epinephrine 1:1000 IM in lateral thigh. May repeat after 5 min
- If wheezing is present, administer albuterol 3mg/Atrovent 0.5mg via neb
- If hypotension continues to be a problem (SBP<100) administer push dose epi 1-2 ml every 3 minutes until desired effect or total max dose of 100 mcg of 100mcg (10ml)
- 50 mg of Benadryl IV, if no IV then IM
- Solu Medrol 125mg IV
- 500cc bolus of NS to maintain SBP > 100, may repeat if no sign of pulmonary edema
What are the standing orders for anaphylactic reaction that involve medications?
(this is the easy one, just name the meds)
(7, 3 are epi)
- Epinephrine 0.5-1.0mg 1:10,000 IV over 1 minute
- If no IV, administer 0.3mg Epinephrine 1:1000 IM in lateral thigh. May repeat after 5 min
- Push dose Epi
- albuterol 3mg/Atrovent 0.5mg via neb
- 50 mg of Benadryl IV, if no IV then IM
- Solu Medrol 125mg IV
- 500cc bolus of NS
How many mcg in a mg?
1000
What are the EMT SOP orders for Altered Mental Status?
6
- R/O hypotension or hypoxia
- q 15 minute neuro checks
If unconscious without a gag reflex, intubate or insert a King tube - O2 for >95%
- IV access
- Check blood glucose, if less than 60mg/dl administer 25g of 50% Dextrose in water IV push, or 100 ml of 10% Dextrose in 250ml, or if no IV Glucagon 1 mg IM
- If suspected narcotics and blood glucose is > 60, Narcan 1mg IV push may repeat x1, or 2mg nasal starting with 0.4 in each nare. May also give Narcan 2 mg IM if no IV access.
EMT SOP orders for Altered Mental Status, what are the options for narcan?
(3) IV, nasal, and IM
What should you monitor for afterwards?
If suspected narcotics and blood glucose is > 60, Narcan 1mg IV push may repeat x1, or 2mg nasal starting with 0.4 in each nare. May also give Narcan 2 mg IM if no IV access.
Monitor for pulmonary edema after administration.
What are the EMT SOP orders for Adult Agitation?
3
- Assess for underlying cause and attempt verbal calming.
- Administer 1-2 mg IV/IM, or intranasally.
- Use lower doses in the elderly
What are the EMT SOP orders for Adult Excited Delirium Syndrome?
- Ketamine 4mg/kg for a dissociative state for 15-20 min. Monitor for histamine like side affects such as tachycardia and hypertension
- 500 cc bolus NSS
What should you do if you use Ketamine?
Notify medical control and chief transport nurse in the event of Ketamine usage for Excited delirium.
What are the EMT SOP orders for medication interventions involving COPD?
(6)
- Supplemental O2 for SpO2<95%.
- Administer Albuterol 2.5mg/3cc by aerosol nebulizer, may give up to three times if needed
- NSS 100cc/hr
- Solu Medrol 125mg IV over 1 minute
- If respiratory failure intubate or establish King tube
- If patient does not respond contact Medical control for further treatment
What are the EMT SOP orders for medication interventions involving Asthma/Bronchoconstriction?
- Supplemental O2 for SpO2<95%. If COPD patient, 88% or better.
- Administer Albuterol 2.5mg/3cc together with Atrovent 0.5mg by aerosol nebulizer
- NSS 100cc/hr unless rales are present
- Administer 125mg Solu-Medrol IV over 1 minute
- May repeat Albuterol Q 20 min up to 3 treatment of needed.
- Contact Medical control if patient does not respond to treatment
What are the EMT SOP orders for interventions involving Congestive Heart Failure/ Pulmonary Edema?
(7)
- Initiate CPCP therapy (consider inclusion/exclusion criteria)
- Intubation or King tube
- IV KVO
Administer NTG 0.4 tab or SL spray if SBP>100mHg, may repeat q5min for total of 3 doses. - If hemodynamically stable may apply 1inch nitro paste to anterior wall after 3 doses NTG SL if SBP remains >100.
- Administer Lasix 40mg IV if BP is greater than 110mmHg systolic
- If no improvement in 10 min. and BP remains stable, administer Morphine Sulfate 2mg IV
- If pt SBP<100mmHg contact medical control for possible initiation of vasopressors.
What are the EMT SOP medications involved for cardiac distress secondary to left sided HF/Congestive Heart Failure causing Pulmonary Edema?
Nitro SL tab
Nitro paste
Lasix 40mg
Morphine 2 mg
What are the EMT SOP orders for CPAP interventions involving vent settings for the treatment of Congestive Heart Failure/ Pulmonary Edema?
- Initial pressure settings are usually around 5-10cm H20 and then adjust based on comfort or clinical response.
- FiO2 initially set for 100% and then titrated down once stabilized
What are the EMT SOP orders for CPAP inclusion criteria involving Congestive Heart Failure/ Pulmonary Edema?
(8)
- Respiratory failure and Muscular fatigue
- Poor response to medical treatment
- Decreased SpO2
- Use of accessory respiratory muscles
- Ability to wear face mask
- not in obvious need of intubation
- not actively vomiting
- not having seizures
What are the EMT SOP orders for CPAP exclusion criteria involving Congestive Heart Failure/ Pulmonary Edema?
- Obvious need for intubation
- decreased LOC who cannot cooperate with mask
- Cardiovascular instability (SBP less than 90 or on vasopressors; relative)
- Acute abdominal processes, recent gastro-esophageal sx, recent facial or ENT Sx, facial deformities or facial trauma
What are the EMT SOP orders for CPAP discontinuation criteria involving Congestive Heart Failure/ Pulmonary Edema?
(5)
- Deteriorating mental status/ lethargy
- Inability to tolerate mask due to pain or discomfort
- Inability to improve respiratory function
- Hemodynamic instability
- Suspicion of pneumothorax
What are the EMT SOP medications involved for chest pain?
5
- NTG tab x3 q5min as long as SBP>100 and pt does not already have a nitro drip
- if SBP falls >100 p NTG than give 250 ml NSS bolus
- Fentanyl 1.0mcg/kg slow IV push q 15min to a max dose of 200 mcg
- Zofran 4mg for nausea, may repeat p 15 min to max dose of 8mg
- If continued pain and/or hypotension contact medical control
What are the EMT SOP medication orders for Fentanyl involving chest pain?
Fentanyl 1.0mcg/kg slow IV push q 15min to a max dose of 200 mg
What are the EMT SOP medication orders for Zofran involving chest pain?
Zofran 4mg for nausea, may repeat p 15 min to max dose of 8mg
What are the EMT SOP medication orders for NTG involving chest pain?
And what do you do if the blood pressure tanks?
- NTG tab x3 q5min as long as SBP>100 and pt does not already have a nitro drip
- if SBP falls >100 p NTG than give 250 ml NSS bolus
What are the EMT SOP medications involved for nausea/vomiting?
Zofran IV 4mg over 2 minutes. May repeat after 15 minutes if N/V continues
what are the goals of treating cardiac chest pain?
- decrease myocardial oxygen consumption, pain, and anxiety
When treating the chest pain pt, administer O2 to maintain saturation > __%, or __% if Hx of COPD or as indicated by medical director.
95%
88%
If patient continues to have chest pain, you should monitor vital signs Q __ minutes
5
If chest pain pt is already on Tridil gtt increase incriments of __mcg/min every __ minutes until chest pain is resolved or SBP < __mmHg. If chest pain not resolved or SBP
10
5
100
100
what is another name for Tridil?
nitro
If pt does not have a nitro drip and SBP>100, what can you do?
How many times?
How often?
What do you do in between?
Nitro 0.4 tabs SL
3
q 5 minutes
take vital signs
If SBP falls below 100mmHg after administration of NTG and there are no ___ present, what can you do?
rales
give a 250 cc bolus of NSS
If chest pain is severe and/or unrelieved by NTG, what can you give?
1.0mcg/ Fentanyl 1.0 mcg/kg slow push IV q15 min to a max dose of 200mcg. Titrate to relief with stable BP and adequate oxygenation.
When treating severe chest pain that is unrelieved by NTG, you may give __mcg/ Fentanyl __ mcg/kg slow push IV every __ min to a max dose of __mcg. Titrate to relief with stable BP and adequate oxygenation.
10
1.0
q 15
200
Nausea associated with chest pain may be treated with what? How many times and how often?
zofran 4 mg
can be repeated one more time after 15 minutes for a maximum dose of 8 mg
You should provide medical intervention for a patient with a SBP > 180 and/ or Diastolic > 100 exhibiting one or more of these 4 symptoms
severe headache
change in mental status
epistaxis
visual disturbances
Primary assessment and treatment of uncontrolled hypertension includes what 4 things?
administer oxygen at 15 L NRB mask
Establish IV of NSS
Administer Labetolol (dose on other card)
If BP not controlled after 30 minutes contact medical control
When treating uncontrolled HTN, what are the dosing parameters for Labetolol?
How much?
How much repeat? How many repeats?
When should you NOT give it?
20mg IV push
may repeat q 10 min for a total of 3 doses as needed to control BP.
Do NOT administer Labetolol for a SBP < 130 or HR <80