RI EMS Protocols Flashcards
Abnormal Respiratory Rate for Infant (1 mo - 1 yr)
70
Abnormal Respiratory Rate for Newborn (birth- 1 mo)
80
Abnormal Respiratory Rate for Preschooler (1-6 yrs)
40
Abnormal Respiratory Rate for School-Aged Children (6-12 yrs)
30
Abnormal Respiratory Rate for Adolescents (12-16 yrs)
24
Abnormal Respiratory Rate for Adult (>16 yrs)
24
Abnormal Heart Rate for Newborn (birth-1 mo)
200
Abnormal Heart Rate for Infant (1 mo- 1 yr)
180
Abnormal Heart Rate for Preschooler (1-6 yrs)
160
Abnormal Heart Rate for School Aged Children (6-12 yrs)
140
Abnormal HR for Adolescents (12- 16 yrs)
120
Abnormal HR for Adult (>16 yrs)
120
Abnormal Systolic BP for Newborn
<40
Abnormal Sys. BP for Infants
<60
Abnormal Sys. BP for School Aged Children
<85
Abnormal Sys. BP for Adolescent
<90
Abnormal Sys. BP for Adult
<90
Administering activated charcoal
1 gram/kg (0.5 gram/lb), per oral, mixed with water or sorbitol
Criteria to administer oral glucose
bG concentration is <60 mg/dL
OR Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia are present
Patient is alert and/or alert to verbal stimuli
15 g glucose can be administered
Stroke Centers in RI
If w/in 30 min, transport to…
Charlton Memorial Hospital (Fall river, MA)
Landmark Hospital (Woonsocket)
Lawrence & Memorial (New London, CT)
Memorial (Pawtucket)
Miriam (Providence)
Rhode Island Hospital (Providence)
Roger Williams Medical Center (Providence)
St. Anne’s (Fall River, MA)
St. Joseph’s, Fatima Unit (North Providence)
South County Hospital (South Kingstown)
Pediatric Trauma/Stroke
Transport to Hasbro Children’s Hospital
PCI Hospitals in RI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention)
Transport for suspected STEMI, if 30 min transport time to:
Charlton Mem Hospital (Fall River MA) Landmark (Woonsocket) Lawrence and Memorial (New London, CT) Miriam Hospital (Providence) RI Hospital (Providence)
CO poisoning, transport to…
Kent Hospital (Warwick)
When to consider air ambulance
If scene time & transport time is more than 30 min
