GENERAL STANDING ORDERS

Question 1

When to treat low O2 sats

Answer 1

Below 94%

Question 2

Initial treatments unless otherwise stated

Answer 2

-Cervical spin
-Airway
-Breathing
-Circulation

Question 3

Obtain when possible

Answer 3

-History of present illness
-Medical history
-Medications
-Allergies

Question 4

How often to reassess vitals

Answer 4

-Stable patients every 30 mins
-Critical patients every 10 mins

Question 5

Vitals include

Answer 5

-LOC
-Skin condition
-Respiratory rate
-Lung sounds
-Heart rate
-Blood pressure
-SPO2
(Use automated equipment if available)

Question 6

Who is on-line medical control

Answer 6

The on-duty ER physician at the closest hospital

Question 7

In critical emergencies such as serious trauma, MI, and stroke

Answer 7

-Contact hospital as soon as the as situation is known so they can prepare.
-Include patient demos.

Question 8

Pediatric length-based color-coded resuscitation tape

Answer 8

-Used for critical pediatric patients.
-Doses listed serve as acceptable dosing option.

Question 9

Use cardiac monitor when patients heart rate is

Answer 9

-Below age-appropriate range
-Above age appropriate range
-Irregular
-When a procedure may affect heart function
-Syncope
-Any patient that may be having heart related symptoms

Question 10

Lights and sirens to the hospital

Answer 10

Limited to critical emergencies

Question 11

Report possible criminal activity to the proper authority; including but not limited to

Answer 11

-Child protective
-Adult protective
-Scene deaths
-Suicide attempts