RI EMS Protocols

Question 0

Abnormal Respiratory Rate for Infant (1 mo - 1 yr)

Answer 0

70

Question 1

Abnormal Respiratory Rate for Newborn (birth- 1 mo)

Answer 1

80

Question 2

Abnormal Respiratory Rate for Preschooler (1-6 yrs)

Answer 2

40

Question 3

Abnormal Respiratory Rate for School-Aged Children (6-12 yrs)

Answer 3

30

Question 4

Abnormal Respiratory Rate for Adolescents (12-16 yrs)

Answer 4

24

Question 5

Abnormal Respiratory Rate for Adult (>16 yrs)

Answer 5

24

Question 6

Abnormal Heart Rate for Newborn (birth-1 mo)

Answer 6

200

Question 7

Abnormal Heart Rate for Infant (1 mo- 1 yr)

Answer 7

180

Question 8

Abnormal Heart Rate for Preschooler (1-6 yrs)

Answer 8

160

Question 9

Abnormal Heart Rate for School Aged Children (6-12 yrs)

Answer 9

140

Question 10

Abnormal HR for Adolescents (12- 16 yrs)

Answer 10

120

Question 11

Abnormal HR for Adult (>16 yrs)

Answer 11

120

Question 12

Abnormal Systolic BP for Newborn

Answer 12

<40

Question 13

Abnormal Sys. BP for Infants

Answer 13

<60

Question 14

Abnormal Sys. BP for School Aged Children

Answer 14

<85

Question 15

Abnormal Sys. BP for Adolescent

Answer 15

<90

Question 16

Abnormal Sys. BP for Adult

Answer 16

<90

Question 17

Administering activated charcoal

Answer 17

1 gram/kg (0.5 gram/lb), per oral, mixed with water or sorbitol

Question 18

Criteria to administer oral glucose

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Stroke Centers in RI

Answer 19

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)

Question 20

Pediatric Trauma/Stroke

Answer 20

Transport to Hasbro Children’s Hospital

Question 21

PCI Hospitals in RI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention)

Answer 21

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)

Question 22

CO poisoning, transport to…

Answer 22

Kent Hospital (Warwick)

Question 23

When to consider air ambulance

Answer 23

If scene time & transport time is more than 30 min