week three Flashcards
what is the normal level of o2 saturation?
95% or higher
type of oxygen delivery masks
nasal cannula, nonrebreathing face mask, bag mask
nasal cannula
1-6 L/min, conscious patient, difficulty breathing
resuscitation mask with oxygen inlet
6-16L/min, difficulty breathing
non rebreathing face mask
10-15L/min, conscious patient, asthma, angina pectoris, breathing victims only
bag mask device
15 L/min, forces oxygen into lungs, non breathing victims, difficulty breathing
what is repair?
- recognize the signs and symptoms of the emergency and stop treatment
- evaluate the patient’s level of consciousness
- place the patient in the appropriate position
- activate the CAB of CPR
- implement the appropriate emergency protocol
- refer the patient to the appropriate healthcare professional
what drugs are included in the emergency kit?
epinephrine, albuterol, diphenhydramine, nitroglycerin
what is epinephrine for?
severe allergic reactions
what is the dosage for epinephrine?
0.2 - 1 mg/ml intra muscular or 1 ml ampul
what is albuterol used for?
treat asthma attacks and bronchospasms
what is the dosage of albuterol?
adult: 2 inhalations every 1-2 mins
ped: 1 inhalation every 1-2 mins
90 mcg/inhalation
what is diphenhydramine or chlorpheniramine used for?
manages mild allergic reactions
dosages of diphenhydramine
oral: 25-50 mg every 3-4 hours
intra muscular: 10-50 mg
ped: 5 mg/kg per 24 hours
dosage of chlorpheniramine
oral: 10 mg
