Adult Submersion Flashcards
1
Q
Adult Submersion - Initial actions?
A
Clear airway
O2
Assist ventilation prn
2
Q
Adult Submersion - Unconscious and Hypoxia, SpO2 <90 refractory to supplemental O2 Tx?
A
Advanced airway and PEEP
3
Q
Adult Submersion - conscious and Hypoxia, SpO2 <85 refractory to supplemental O2 Tx?
A
BP >100 CPAP
BP <100 OLMC
4
Q
Adult Submersion - Pt refusing transport to hospital?
A
Mandatory OLMC
5
Q
Adult Submersion - CPAP indications?
A
Age greater than or equal to 15 years
Respiratory distress, CHF, COPD
Rate >25 per minute Or SpO2 <94%
6
Q
Adult Submersion - CPAP contraindications?
A
CPR Systolic blood pressure less than 100 mmHg Vomiting Age <15 years Pneumothorax
