random iv stuff

Question 1

Do all casualties require an IV?

Answer 1

No

Question 2

What size of iv is preferred?

Answer 2

18 gauge iv or saline lock

Question 3

Where do you not insert an iv?

Answer 3

distal to a significant wound

Question 4

What are Fast-1 Flow rates?

Answer 4

30-80 ml by gravity
120 ml/min utilizing pressure infusion
250 ml/min using syringe forced infusion

Question 5

What is a Fast-1?

Answer 5

A sternal IO

Question 6

Tranexamic acid (TXA)

Answer 6

helps the body to not break down newly formed clots, administer 1 gm of txa in 100 ml normal saline (or lactated ringers) ASAP BUT NO LATER than 3 hours. should be administered over 10 min by iv infusion

Question 7

Possible side effects of TXA?

Answer 7

nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, visual disturbance, increase risk of post blood clots, hypotension if given too rapidly as an IV bolus

Question 8

How do you store TXA

Answer 8

storage temp ranges between 59 and 86 degrees F