ICEMA Protocols and Skills Flashcards
Shock (non-traumatic) Field Assessment Indicators
Signs and symptoms of shock.
Determine mechanism of illness,
Hx of GI bleeding, vomiting, diarrhea,
Consider hypoglycemia or narcotic overdose.
Shock (non-traumatic) ALS Interventions
Maintain airway and use appropriate adjuncts.
Monitor,
Trendelenburg,
Fluid Challenge,
BHmayO: Establish 2nd Large Bore IV enroute
BHmayO: Dopamine
Shock (non-traumatic) Adult Fluid Bolus Indications
Hypovolemic, signs of inadequate tissue perfusion.
Shock (non-traumatic) Adult Fluid Bolus Dose/Infusion rate
IF hypotensive or S/S of IATP, 500ml IV/IO open. May repeat 1 time to maintain BP >90 or S/S of Adequate Tissue Perfusion. If BP >90, w/ NO signs of respiratory distress AND Signs of Adequate Tissue Perfusion, maintain IV rate of 150ml/hour (15 drops/ml x 150ml)/60min. = 38 drops/min (approx. 3 drops every 5 seconds)
Shock (non-traumatic) Peds Fluid Bolus Dose/Infusion rate
IF hypotensive and S/S of IATP, 20ml/kg IV/IO. may repeat 1 time if tachycardia, change in central/peripheral pulses, limb temperature transition, or altered level of consciousness.
15010 Trauma - Adult ALS interventions(list)
Advanced Airway,
Monitor,
IV/IO Access (warm IV fluids when available)
Transport to appropriate hospital,
Insert naso/orogastric tube as indicated.
15010 Trauma - Adult Manage Special Considerations(list)
Axial Spinal Immobilization, Chest Trauma, Fractures, Head and Neck Trauma, Base Hospital Orders, Impaled Object, Traumatic Arrest.
15010 Trauma - Adult, Axial Spinal Immobilization Indicators
Neuro Deficits, Spinal Tenderness, ALOC, Intoxicated, Distracting Injury.
15010 Trauma - Adult. How to perform spinal immobilization
Consider maintaining spinal alignment on gurney without use of rigid spine board.
15010 Trauma - Adult. Isolated Extremity Trauma treatment.
Includes trauma to appendicular skeleton (shoulder or pelvic girdle.
Fentanyl,
Zofran,
250ml NS IV for patients in high altitude, prior to pain medication to reduce nausea, vomiting, and transient hypotension.
15010 Trauma - Adult Head and Neck Trauma consideration
Consider Lidocaine immediately prior to Intubation
15010 Trauma - Adult Base Hospital Orders consideration
When considering Nasal Tracheal intubation for pt’s with significant trauma to face, nose, and/or possible basilar skull fracture.
15010 Trauma - Adult Impaled Object consideration
May be removed with BHO if indicated
15010 Trauma - Adult Determination of death on scene for a penetrating trauma full arrest who does not meet “Obvious Death Criteria.”
Contact Trauma Base Hospital If patient has documented asystole in at least 2 leads and no reported vital signs (palpable pulse/spontaneous respirations) during EMS encounter.
15010 Trauma - Adult Precautions and Comments: Electrical Injuries resulting in full arrest
Shall be treated as medical arrests.
15010 Trauma - Adult Precautions and Comments: Older Patients in Full Arrest
Consider cardiac etiology with low probability of mechanism of injury.
15010 Trauma - Adult Precautions and Comments: Unsafe Scene
May warrant transport despite low potential for survival
15010 Trauma - Adult Precautions and Comments: Crime Scene
Whenever possible, consider minimal disturbance of potential crime scene.
15010 Trauma - Adult BLS Amputations protocol
Rinse with Sterile Saline, wrap in sterile gauze, place in bag, place bag in ice if available.
15010 Trauma - Adult BLS Partial amputation protocol
Splint limb in anatomical position and elevate extremity.
15010 Trauma - Adult BLS Grossly angulated long bone w/ distal neurovascular compromise
Apply gentle unidirectional traction to improve circulation
15010 Trauma - Adult BLS Genital Injuries
Place moist gauze bandage. apply pressure to control bleeding if necessary. treat amputations as extremity amputations.
15010 Trauma - Adult BLS Brain Injury
Brain injury; place in reverse trendelenburg if no signs of shock.
15010 Trauma - Adult BLS Eye trauma
protect an injured eye with eye shield, rigid dressing, or cup. stabilize partially torn globe with sterile saline soaked gauze. Do not attempt to replace.