* General Information * Flashcards

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Oxygen Devices

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Nasal Canulas: 24%-44%; 2-6 l/m

Non-Rebreather Mask: 90%; 10-15 l/m

BVM: 100%; 15 l/m

CPAP: 100%; Continuous (25 l/m)
Forces Alveoli to stay open
(Indications: Must be able
to follow commands)

COPD - Bronchitis: Redness/Swelling/Wheezing
and Emphysema and

Pulmonary Edema

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2
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Blood (Parts)

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Red Blood Cells: Provide O2 to body

White Blood Cells: Helps stop infection

Plasma: Fluid in the blood vessels

Platelets: Responsible for clotting

** (6 Liters of blood in the human body; max blood loss is 20% of total volume)

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3
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What are the three situation you would call for ALS support?

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Status Asthmatics
Status Epileptics
Status Anaphylaxis

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4
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What does each bar of the Star of Life stand for?

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  1. Detection
  2. Reporting
  3. Response
  4. On-scene care
  5. Care in transit
  6. Transfer to definitive care
    (6)
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EMS Agenda 2050 Components of an EMS System

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  1. Comprehensive, quality, convenient care
  2. Evidence-based clinical care
  3. Efficient, well rounded care
  4. Preventative care
  5. Comprehensive and easily accessible patient records
    (12)
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6
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5 Stages of the Grieving Process
(DABDA)

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Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance

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7
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Becks Triad

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Cardiac Tamponade

Jugular vein distention
Narrowing Pulse Pressure
Muffled heart tones

(544)

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Cushing’s Triad

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ICP - Intracranial Pressure

Widened pulse pressure (Increasing Systolic, decreasing diastolic)

Bradycardia

Irregular respirations

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