Environemental/CBNRE

Question 1

At what core body temperature to ACLS drugs begin to work reliably again?

Answer 1

31

Question 2

Differentiate between DCS 1 and 2

Answer 2

DCS 2 is associated with hemodynamic compromise and/or neurological effects.

Transport these patients in left-lateral decubitus with head flat and high flow O2

Question 3

Concerns for treating a drowning:

Answer 3

• Intubate early to improve oxygenation/ventilation
• Swap out HME filters regularly
• Often these patients are hypothermic and hypocoaguable

Question 4

What are the four types of blast injuries?

Answer 4

Primary: Pressure wave causes rupture of air filled organs and air emboli.
Secondary: Injuries result from debris or shrapnel
Tertiary: Blunt trauma as a result of being thrown
Quaternary: Smoke inhalation, burns, toxic gases, crush injuries…

Question 5

What types of radiation with kill you?

Answer 5

Gamma and Neutron. Alpha and Beta will only kill you if you ingest them.

Question 6

A blast injury that results in rupture of the tympanic membranes will likely lead to what syndrome?

Answer 6

ARDS