Final Study Guide Flashcards
(26 cards)
Least common form of shock in children
Cardiogenic
Two rhythms emt can defibrillate
V-tach (180+)
V-fib
Signs of hypoglycemia
Tachycardia, confusion, pale clammy skin
Initial sign of shock
Tachycardia
Heat stroke signs and symptoms
Altered LOC, hot dry skin, flushed red, tachycardia at onset
Treat heat stroke
Remove clothing
Ice pants to neck, groin and armpit
Heat exhaustion signs and symptoms
Sweating, tachycardia, cool clammy skin, dizziness, headache, nausea, thirst
Ring shaped cartilage below the larynx
Cricoid cartilage
Late sign of shock in a child
Low BP
Child ingests the leaf of a possibly poisonous rubber plant. EMT should?
Call poison control center
What age group is a marked drop in BP considered life threatening?
Children
What is a tourniquet for?
Restricts blood flow
What to do in abuse situations?
Focus on PT treatment if scene is safe
Contraindications for activated charcoal
Acids and alkalis
ADA is for?
Americans with Disabilities Act
Deals with handicapped and disabled people
How to check for adequate ventilations:
Chest rise and fall, sufficient rate, heart rate returns to normal
BLS Cardiac Drug Order
O2 then Nitro
Who can be administered glucose?
PT with altered LOC that is a known diabetic
AED age and weight
National: 8 y/o and 55lbs
UTAH: 8 y/o and 80lbs
Use AED on what kind of PT?
Pulseless, unresponsive and not breathing
Minimum weight for defibrilation
National - 55lbs
UTAH - 80lbs
What to do after administering 3 shocks to a PT
Assess for a pulse
AED: What to do after no shock advised
Perform CPR for 1 minute then reanalyze
AED: After first no shock advised
Assess for pulse
