Environmental Emergencies Flashcards
1
Q
Tx for altitude mountain sickness
A
Descent
2
Q
When can drowners go home?
A
4-6 hrs after drowning. Must have normal everything (pulmonary exam, pulse ox, MMSE)
3
Q
Burn resuscitation
A
to be given 24hrs beginning from time of injury
4
Q
% of Dry Drowning victims
A
20%
5
Q
What might you consider for drowning victims?
A
Secondary causes ex. MI, trauma, choking
6
Q
Which formula to use for burn victim fluid resuscitation
A
Parkland Formula
