ALS PCS + Companion document Flashcards
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medical TOR directive conditions
- > =16 yoa
- arrest not witnessed by paramedic
- no ROSC after 20 mins
- no defib delivered
Trauma tor conditions
- > =16 yo
- no pulse
- rhythm asystole
- no shocks delivered
- no signs of life since fully extricated
- signs of life but ed is >30 mins away
- rhythm pea but ED is >30 min
what is the dose for d10w?
0.2 GRAMS or 2ml per kg with a max dose of 25 GRAMS or 250ml
what is the dose for d50w?
0.5 GRAMS or 1ml per KG with a max dose of 25 GRAMS or 50ml
what is the dosing interval of Dextrose?
10 mins
glucagon dose?
> 25kg receives 1mg
<25kg receives 0.5mg
dosing interval for glucagon
20 mins
salbutamol nebulized dose
<25kg gets 2.5mg neb
>25 kg gets 5mg neb
conditions for nebulized EPI under Croup directive
> = 6 months to <8years
HR <200
stridor at rest
doses for nebulized epi
<10kg get 2.5mg
>10kg gets 5mg
what are the contraindications for dimenhydrinate?
- overdose on TCA, Anthistamines, or anticholinergics
- allergy or sensitivity
- co-admin of diphenhydramine
contraindications for oxytocin
- allergy
- undelivered fetus
- suspected pre-eclampsia
- eclampsia ; seizure w/ current pregnancy
- > = 4 hours post placental delivery
what is the et suctioning pressure for pts <1 yoa
60 - 100 mmhg
what is the et suction pressure for pts >=1yoa to <12 yoa
100-120 mmhg
what is the ET suctioning pressure for pts >12 yoa
100 - 150 mmhg
what are the contraindications for CPAP?
- asthma exacerbation
- suspected pneumo
- unprotected or unstable airway
- major trauma or burns to head or torso
- tracheostomy
- inability to sit upright
- unable to cooperate
what is the 15-15 rule when introducing food to a hypoglycemic pt?
pt ingests 15 grams of simple carbs and repeat glucose check in 15 mins
