Medic Protocols Flashcards
Do responders have a right to pt. blood if there has been exposure?
Yes, as a result of the Ryan White act by court order if necessary.
What types of deaths require an investigation?
- Violent/Unnatural 2. Unattended 3. Unanticipated, within 24 hrs of discharge from MD care. 4.Substance abuse 5. Law enforcement custody 6. Death related to employment 7. Communicable disease
When may resucitation efforts be witheld?
- DNR 2. Pulseless/Apneic in MCI 3. Cremation, Rigor, Decomposition, or Venous pooling/Dependant lividity are present 4.Decapitation 5. Penetrating head wound, no vitals 6. Pulseless/Apneic drowning with more than 1 hour under water 7. Pulseless/apneic with prolonged down time.
May you withhold resucitation without DNR, but family requests?
Yes, if pt. is has obvious terminal disease.
What is the LVAD?
It is in pt. with heart failure, pumps blood from left ventricle to Aorta. Pt. with device exhibit no pulse, BP, or SPO2. Do not perform chest compressions on these pt.
What is the criteria for an identified pt?
Significant MOI, Traumatic injury, Acute change in medical condition, Behavior problems that place pt. at risk, pt is less than 15 y/o, person is caller, medic judgement.
When do we collect blood specimen?
Cyanide poisoning, Blood exposure, 2 green tops for cyanide, 2 tiger tops for blood exposure.
What range do you want to maintain ETCO2 at?
35-45mmHg, less than 10mmHG after 20 min allows termination of resuscitation.
How many joules are used in cardioversion?
100, 120,150, 200
Indication for CPAP use?
CHF, COPD, Resp. Distress, Bariatric pt. with rest. distress.
What are CPAP contraindications?
BP less than 90, Peds, Asthma, unresponsive, Inability to maintain a patent airway, Pneumothorax, Vomiting or active GI bleed.
What is CPAP set at?
CHF 10 cmH2O COPD 5 cmH2O
When is a Cric. indicated?
Foreign body obstruction, Croup or Epiglotitis, Angioedema, Trauma, Caustic injury.
What size scalpel and ET tube are used in Cric?
20 scalpel, 6.0 tube, kids under 8 use 14 or 16 guage needle and a 3.0 tube
When is cric maneuver contraindicated?
kid less than 22lbs/10kg
Where must pads be placed on a pt. with a pacemaker?
At least 1” from the device.
Describe the parts of the heart associated with 12 lead.?
II, III, aVF-lower heart V1,V2-Septal leads/muscle between ventricles V2,V3,V4-Anterior heart V4,V5,V6-Lateral,Pre-cordial I, aVL-lateral from above
When is an IO indicated?
IV not established in 2 attempts or 90 seconds and,
- GCS 40
- SPO2
How do you measure for gastric decompression?
From mouth to earlobe to tip of xiphoid process.
What size tubing do you use for gastric decompression?
12-18 Fr. and 30-60 ml syringe
GCS score
Eye open- 1-None, 2-Pain, 3-Verbal, 4-Spontaneoous.
Verbal- 1-None, 2-Incomprehensible, 3-Inappropriate, 4-Pain, 5-Oriented.
Motor- 1-None, 2-Extension, 3-Flexion, 4-Withdraws, 5-Localizes, 6-Follows commands
When is post resuscitation hypothermia indicated?
ROSC for >5 min, BP>100, >12y/o, Advanced airway in place, no purposeful movement.
When is ROSC hypothermia contraindicated?
Pregnant, Pulmonary edema, Head trauma, Internal bleeding, Trauma results in arrest.
What is max depth for ET tube in men, women?
23cm, 21cm
What is Fluid challenge amount?
20ml/kg, 10ml/kg if less than 1 month old
King airway sizes?
>6ft - 5 5-6ft - 4 4-5ft - 3 41-51in - 2.5 35-45in - 2 Contraindicated in pt. under 35in.
What is the site for a pleural decompression?
2nd intercostal space, over 3rd rib, use 10 or 14 guage needle.
What pt. get Atropine in RSI?
Pt. under 10 y/o.
What meds are given to Head injury pt. prior to RSI?
Lidocaine and Fentanyl
What is the induction agent used in RSI?
Etomidate
What are the Paralytics used for RSi?
Succ or Roc
What meds are given post intubation?
Fentanyl and Versed, Rocuronium to continue paralysis.
How long may you suction for?
15 seconds
How long must you pre-oxygenate prior to suctioning?
3 min with NRM or 5 breaths with BVM.