Pain Management Flashcards
1
Q
What are EMT pain medications?
A
- Paracetamol PO
- ibuprofen PO
- Nitrous oxide and oxygen INH
- methoxyflurane INH
2
Q
What is the recommended pain assessment for someone under 5yrs?
A
FLACC
FACE
LEGS
ACTIVITY
CRY
CONSOLABILITY
3
Q
What is the recommended pain assessment for children aged 5-7yrs?
A
WONG BAKER SCALE
Pain rating based off facial expression
4
Q
What is the recommended pain assessment for someone +8yrs?
A
ANALOGUE PAIN SCALE
1-10 pain
5
Q
What are safe sites for IM injection?
A
- deltoid
- vastus lateralis muscle (one hand on knee & one on hip crease = injection site)
- gluteus maximus
6
Q
What’s the largest volume of substance thatcan be given in an IM injection?
A
5ml
7
Q
Where is the injection site for a child over 3?
A
Deltoid
8
Q
Where is the injection site for an infant?
A
Side of leg
