Adult Protocols Flashcards
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Where should patients be transported if they are outside a 50-mile radius of the protocol designated transport destination?
Nearest appropriate facility
Criteria for patients to be placed in the hospital waiting room
- Nl vital signs
- No parenteral medications during transport except for a single dose of analgesia and/or antiemetic
- Does not require continuous cardiac monitoring (medic judgment)
- Can maintain a sitting position w/o adverse impact on their medical condition
- Verbal report to hospital personnel
- Not on L2K hold
An exception to hospitals being bypassed if they declare internal disaster
Cardiac arrest or adequate ventilation has not been established
Normal vital signs criteria for waiting room
HR: 60-100
RR: 10-20
Systolic BP: 100-180
Diastolic BP: 60-110
O2: >94%
A&Ox4
Destinations for sexual assault victims
< 13 y/o transported to Sunrise
13 - 18 y/o transport to Sunrise or IMC
18 y/o and older transport to UMC
Life-threatening differentials for traumas
Tension pneumo
Flail chest
Pericardial tamponade
Open chest wound
Hemothorax
Intra-abdominal bleeding
Pelvis/femur fx
Spine fx/cord injury
Head injury
Extremity fx
HEENT (airway obstruction)
Hypothermia
Pertinent hx for adult trauma assessments
Time and MOI
Damage to the structure of the vehicle
Location in structure or vehilc
Others injured or dead
Speed and details of MVC
Restraints/protective equipment
PMH
Medications
Recommended exam for adult trauma
Mental status
Skin
HEENT
Heart
Lung
Abdomen
Extremities
Back
Neuro
How are trauma destinations determined?
Trauma Field Triage Criteria Protocol
When should procedures be performed for traumas?
Enroute when possible. Do not delay transport for procedures.
Why should you have a high-index of suspicion for geriatric trauma pts?
Occult injuries may be present and geriatric pts can compensate quickly
Pertinent medical hx for abd/flank pain and n/v?
Age
Medical/surgical hx
Onset
Quality
Severity
Fever
Menstrual hx
Pertinent sxs for abd/flank pain and n/v
Pain location
Tenderness
N/V/D
Constipation
Dysuria
Vaginal bleeding/discharge
Pregnancy
Possible differentials for abd/flank pain and n/v
Liver (hepatitis)
Gastritis
Gallbladder
MI
Pancreatitis
Kidney stones
AAA
Appendicitis
Bladder/prostate disorder
Pelvic (PID, ectopic pregnancy, ovarian cyst)
Spleen enlargement
Bowel obstruction
Gastroenteritis
Ovarian and testicular tension
Recommended examination for abd/flank and n/v
Mental status
Skin
HEENT
Heart
Lung
Abdomen
Back
Extremities
Neuro
Retroperitoneal palpitation for kidney pain
Neuro disorders or signs of hypoperfusion/shock with the presence of abdominal pain may indicate?
AAA
Pertinent hx for allergic reaction
Onset and location
Insect sting or bite
Food allergy/exposure
Medication allergy/exposure
New clothing, soap, detergent
Hx reactions
PMH
Medication hx
Sxs allergic reaction
Itching or hives
Coughing/wheezing or respiratory distress
Throat or chest constriction
Difficulty swallowing
Hypotension/shock
Edema
N/V
Mild allergic reaction
Involve skin rashes, itchy sensations, or hives w/o respiratory involvement
Moderate allergic reaction
Involve skin disorders and may include respiratory involvement, including wheezing. Tidal volume air exchanged remains good.
Severe allergic reaction
Involve skin, respiratory difficulty, and may include hypotension
Recommended exam for allergic reactions
Mental status
Skin
Heart
Lung
What is anaphylaxis?
Acute and potentially lethal multisystem allergic reaction
Why should you use epinephrine cautiously in the elderly?
Potential hx of CAD, tachycardia, and/or hypertension. Administration can exacerbate signs and symptoms.