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19 Cards in this Set
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Adult Trauma Occlusive dressing |
tap on three sides, release if worsened shortness of breath |
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Adult Trauma Evisceration Tx. of intestine |
1) cover with NS moistened dressing 2) cover with occlusive dressing 3) cover with blankets to keep warm Do not push back unless prolonged extrication |
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Anaphylaxis/Allergic Reaction Symptoms of severe reaction |
wheezing and hypotension |
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Burns BSA required for moist dressing |
15% over 15% - administer 1 liter NS |
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General Pre-Hospital care how frequently do you obtain vital signs? |
every 15 minutes, two sets suggested, more for critical patients |
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Heat Emergencies Contraindications for Oral fluid replacements |
altered mental status, abdominal pain, nausea avoid alcohol, carbonated, and caffeinated |
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Hypothermia Temperature |
30 degrees celsius (86 degrees fahrenheit) |
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Syncope Transport position for late pregnancy |
left lateral recumbent |
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Spinal Assessment Cervical Spine Criteria (5 total) |
altered mental status use of intoxicants significant distracting painful injury motor and/or sensory deficit spine pain and/or tenderness |
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Sepsis inclusion criteria (5 total) |
Hyperthermia temp >38 celsius (100.4 F) Hypothermia temp <36 celsius (96.8) Heart rate > 90 BPM Respiratory rate <10 or >20 per minute SBP <90 mmHg or evidence of hypoperfusion |
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Respiratory Distress CPAP PEEP settings |
CHF - 10 cm H20 All other conditions - 5 cm H20 |
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Psychiatric Protective custody |
(330.1100c (7), Sec. 100c, Michigan Mental Health Code) ...temporary custody of an individual w/ or w/o consent for purpose of health/safety of individual or public...individual not under arrest |
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Psychiatric Authority to restrain |
(Sec 20969 of Public Act 368) if EMS determine, using professional judgement, patient cannot competently object to treatment, may transport w/o consent unless objection based on religious beliefs |
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Poison Treatments: spider/scorpion bite snake bite Bees/wasp |
spider/scorpion bite - ice for comfort snake bite - DO NOT apply ice Bees/wasp - remove stingers |
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OB Emergencies Signs of Pre-Ecampsia |
BP 160/110 or higher marked peripheral edema diminished LOC seizure - Eclampsia |
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OB Emergencies HELLP Syndrome Signs |
Hemolysis Elevated Liver Enzymes Low Platelet counts Constant RUQ pain visual changes or impairment |
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OB Emergencies Cord clamping length |
clamp 1 = 8 inches from infant clamp 2 = two inches distal from clamp 1 wait until child responsive or pulsation stops |
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OB Emergencies APGAR |
Appearance Pulse Grimace Activity Respirations |
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OB Emergencies Depressed APGAR score |
below 7 or poorly responsive Resuscitation Protocol |
