1. Adult & NOT pregnant
2. Suspected or Documented Infection
3. At Least TWO (2) points of the H.A.T Criteria:
H-Hypotension (SBP <100 mmHg) = 1 point
A-Altered Mental Status or GCS < 14 = 1 point
T-Tachypnea (respiratory rate < 22) and/or EtCO2 <25 = 1 point
* Complaint/finding of focal neurological deficit on motor or sensory exam
* Complaint/finding of pain to back or neck
* Presence of distracting injury
* Altered level of consciousness w/MOI
* Intoxication w/MOI present
,Term 6 of 211
PED: Unstable Pelvic Fracture
RED
BLUE
GREEN
TRUE
Term 7 of 211
PED: Penetrating injury to the extremity at or above the elbow or knee
RED
TRUE
GREEN
BLUE
Term 8 of 211
When is a Nasopharyngeal (NPA) used?
Fully conscious pt with intact gag reflex unless contraindicated
Unresponsive Pt with intact gag reflex unless contraindicated
Fully conscious pt without intact gag reflex unless contraindicated
Semi-conscious PT with intact gag reflex unless contraindicated
, Term 9 of 211
PED: Single long bone fracture or dislocation due to MVC or pelvic fracture in Patient on
coumadin/anticoagulants w/high risk of bleeding
GREEN
YELLOW
RED
BLUE
Term 10 of 211
Whats the LPM for a Nasal Cannula (NC)?
2LPM
Note: All Stroke PT's increase O2 as needed
2 LPM NC. Increase O2 therapy as needed
Positive end-expiratory Pressure
Unresponsive PT without a gag reflex unless contraindicated
Term 11 of 211
PED patients who cannot protect their airway, are unable to maintain O2 saturation despite BVM
ventilation or cannot be effectively be ventilated w/BVM should be?
Upgrade to Supraglottic Airway (SGA) followed by intubation if needed
Continue with bvm ventilation without any changes
Perform a cricothyroidotomy as the next step
Administer oral medications to improve airway protection
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