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0
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What is the Consensus Formula?

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TBSA x weight (kg) x 2 to 4 mL/kg

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Rule of Nines

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Head: 9% Anterior Chest:9% Abdomen: 9% Posterior Chest: 9% Arms: 9% each arm Legs: 18% each leg Genitals: 1%

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What is the normal range for Calcium?

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9.0-10.5

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3
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What is the normal range for Chloride?

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98-106

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What is the normal range for Potassium?

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3.5-5.0

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What is the normal range for Sodium?

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136-145

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What is the formula for MAP?

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MAP= 2 x Diastolic + Systolic / 3

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What is the formula for CPP?

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CPP= MAP-ICP

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What is the normal range for arterial pH?

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7.35-7.45

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9
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What is the normal range for arterial PaO2?

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80-100 mmHg

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10
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What is the normal range for arterial PaCO2?

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35-45 mmHg

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11
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Normal PaO2 value?

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80-100

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12
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What is Gay-Lussacs Law?

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The pressure of a gas of fixed mass and volume is directly proportional to the gas’ absolute temperature. (i.e. In the morning the O2 tank reads lower than in the afternoon after its been heated by the sun.)

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What is Charles’ Law?

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The volume of a gas is directly proportional to the temperature, when the pressure remains constant.

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14
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What is the Oxygen Adjustment Equation?

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% of starting FiO2 x Current barometric pressure in mmHg / destination barometric pressure in mmHg.

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The pressure of a gas of fixed mass and volume is directly proportional to the gas’ absolute temperature. (i.e. In the morning the O2 tank reads lower than in the afternoon after its been heated by the sun.)

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Gay-Lussac’s Law

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The volume of a gas is directly proportional to the temperature, when the pressure remains constant.

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Charles’ Law

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17
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What is Minute Ventilation?

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Volume of gas inhaled or exhaled from the lungs in one minute.

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18
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What is the calculation for Minute Ventilation (Ve)?

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Respiratory rate x Tidal volume

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Is vecuronium a depolarizing or non-depolarizing agent?

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Non-depolarizing

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20
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What is the onset of Vecuronium?

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2 to 3 minutes

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What is a classic radiological finding (x-ray) of emphysema?

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Low, Flattened diaphragm

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22
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What is the most common cause of pneumonia? -Bacterial -Fungal -Viral -Aspiration

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Bacterial

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23
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What is hypothermia going to cause the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve going to do?

A

Shift to the left

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24
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What is an S3 heart sound indicative of?

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Congestive heart Failure

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25
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What is normal pH range?

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7.35 - 7.45

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26
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What is the most common cause of left sided heart failure?

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Hypertension

27
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What is the most common cause of right sided heart failure?

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Left sided heart failure

28
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What is normal ejection fraction?

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55% - 75%

29
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What percentage of ejection fraction represents heart failure?

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40%

30
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What are the three different types of Distributive Shock?

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-Septic -Anaphylactic -Neurogenic

31
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What are the indications for Hemodynamic Monitoring?

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-Decreased cardiac output -MI, CHF,

32
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What can cause a decrease in preload?

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-Vasodilatation -Hypovolemia -Loss of atrial kick -Increased HR -Stiff ventricle -Increased intrathoracic pressures

33
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What is normal systemic vascular resistance (SVR)?

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700-1500 dynes/sec/cm

34
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What meds can be used to increase afterload?

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-Levophed -Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) -Dopamine -Vasopressin

35
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What medication will work to increase afterload in a patient who is acidotic?

A

Vasopressin

36
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SvO2 is an early indicator of what?

A

Alterations in hemodynamic status

37
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Where should the tip of the IABP catheter be located?

A

The 2nd intercostal space

38
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What are the biggest benefits of an IABP?

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-Increases coronary artery perfusion. -Decreases SVR.

39
Q

What is the physiologic zone?

A

Sea level - 10,000 ft

40
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What is the physiological deficient zone?

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10,000 - 50,000 ft

41
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What is the space equivalent zone?

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50,000 - 250,000 ft

42
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What is the time of useful consciousness at 30,000 ft?

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90 seconds

43
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What is the time of useful consciousness at 35,000 ft?

A

30-60 seconds

44
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When is barotitis media going to affect you? Ascent or descent

A

Descent

45
Q

Who’s your Daddy?

A

Me, I’m your Daddy… Deal with it.

46
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How often does an aircraft have to report a position while in flight?

A

Every 15 minutes

47
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What is the emergency frequency?

A

121.5

48
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In what order do you shut down the aircraft in an emergency situation?

A

Throttle, Fuel, Battery

49
Q

What are the daytime weather minimums for VFR Flight?

A

800 feet ; 3 miles

50
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What are the night time minimums for VFR Flight?

A

1000 feet ; 3 miles

51
Q

How much space should be between your skin and the flight suit?

A

1/4 inch

52
Q

What type of LaForte fracture can cause a CSF leak?

A

LaForte III

53
Q

What are the 6 P’s for Compartment Syndrome?

A
  • Pulselessness
  • Pressure
  • Pain
  • Pallor
  • Paresthesia
  • Paralysis
54
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What is the normal value for WBC’s?

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5,000 - 10,000

55
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Define Leukopenia

A

WBC <4,000

56
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Define Leukocytosis

A

WBC >11,000

57
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Where is the tip of the catheter?

A

Right Atrium

58
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Where is the tip of the catheter?

A

Right Ventricle

59
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Where is the tip of the catheter?

A

Pulmonary Artery

60
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Where is the tip of the catheter?

A

Pulmonary Capillary Bed

61
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What is normal ICP?

A

0 to 10 mmHg

62
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What is the most common cause of maternal death?

A

Pulmonary Embolism

63
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In pregnancy what blood pressure is considered hypertensive?

A

140/90

64
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What is baseline fetal heart rate?

A

120-160

65
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What is the fluid bolus requirement for neonates?

A

10 mL/kg

66
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What is the fluid bolus requirement for children?

A

20 mL/kg

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