MC - 2 - Bradycardia - Adult Flashcards
If a patient is experiencing a HR of under ____, it is considered bradycardia by the W/SC EMSS.
A. 40 BPM
B. 50 BPM
C. 60 BPM
D. 70 BPM
B. 50 BPM
All bradycardic patients, regardless of being symptomatic or not, (should/should not) have a 12-lead ECG performed.
Should
What are the signs/symptoms of symptomatic bradycardia?
- HypoTN/Shock
- AMS
- Ischemic chest pain
- New/worsening CHF
In the presence of STEMI, high grade (_____) HB, or heart transplant, what is the management option for symptomatic adult bradycardia?
A. Chest compressions
B. Transcutaneous pacing
C. Dopamine
B. TCP
Dopamine is only utilized if TCP is ineffective.
What sedation options are available for adult TCP?
- Midazolam
- Lorazepam
- Ketamine
What is the dopamine dose for patients between 50-74 Kilograms?
A. 250 mcg/min
B. 450 mcg/min
C. 375 mcg/min
***look up what the dose is in gets per minute from this chart
A. 250 mcg/min
What is the dopamine dose for patients 75-90 Kilograms?
A. 250 mcg/min
B. 375 mcg/min
C. 450 mcg/min
B. 375 mcg/min
What is the dopamine dose for patients over 90 Kilograms?
A. 450 mcg/min
B. 375 mcg/min
C. 250 mcg/min
A. 450 mcg/min
What is the dopamine dose for geriatric patients?
A. 250 mcg/ min
B. 375 mcg/min
C. 450 mcg/min
A. 250 mcg/min
What is the Ketamine IM dose for patients between 50-74 Kilograms?
150-300 mg
What is the Ketamine IM dose for patients 75-90 Kilograms?
200-400 mg
What is the Ketamine IM dose for patients over 90 Kilograms?
250-500 mg
What is the Ketamine dose for geriatric patients?
Medical control contact required
What is the Ketamine IV dose for patients between 50-74 Kilograms?
75-150 mg
What is the Ketamine IV dose for patients between 75-90 Kilograms?
100-200 mg
