Traumatic Arrest Flashcards
1
Q
What heart rhythm would indicate that the patient should not be treated?
A
Asystole
2
Q
If a Traumatic arrest patient is treated what should be the first thing done?
A
Intubation
3
Q
Once an adult Traumatic arrest patient is intubated what fluid bolus should they receive?
A
500 cc
4
Q
What is the pediatric fluid bolus dose in a Traumatic arrest?
A
Refer to Broselow
5
Q
If a pediatric patient less than 12 years old is in Traumatic arrest, what treatment should they receive?
A
Bi lateral needle decompression
6
Q
Before a patient with Traumatic arrest is treated paramedics should make sure that the patient does not have injuries with what?
A
Injuries incompatible with life
