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For chemical eye injuries Tetracaine 0.5% can be given to patients in place of Proparacaine. The advantage is that Tetracaine may be repeated - ANS-Once Protocol # 529 is for patients with isolated extremity injuries. After Performing basic life support procedures your next step is to - ANS-record and evaluate EKG Under standing orders you may give _______________ ml of normal saline IV bolus to a patient in cardiogenic shock - ANS-500 Your patient is experiencing substernal chest pain....

Nerve Agents: Red Tag TX - ANS-1. Decon & treat at same time 2. 3 auto-injector kits (max) 3. 6mg atropine, monitor q5 minutes subsequent is 2 mg atropine q3-5 minutes Nerve Agents: Yellow Tag TX - ANS-1. Decon THEN treat 2. 2 auto-injector kits (max) 3. 4mg atropine, monitor q10 minutes subsequent is 2 mg atropine q5-15 minutes Nerve Agents: Green Tag TX - ANS-These patients are asymptomatic 1. Decon and OBSERVE 2. Monitor q15 minutes Nerve Agents: Red Tag Pediatric (<1y...

Introduction - ANS-Each level provider should start from the top of any given protocol, and complete the treatments in the order listed. EMTs and Paramedics should complete their treatments for the lower provider levels before proceeding to the section for their level of care. Introduction: Pediatric Protocols start at what age - ANS-Pediatric protocols should be considered for patients who have not yet reached their 15th birthday. General Cardiac Arrest Care (Non-traumatic) (Adult) - ANS-...

What physical findings will classify a patient as major trauma? - ANS-1. Glasgow Coma Scale is less than or equal to 13 2. Respiratory rate is less than 10 or more than 29 breaths per minute 3. Pulse rate is less than 50 or more than 120 beats per minute 4. Systolic blood pressure is less than 90 mmHg 5. Penetrating injuries to head, neck, torso or proximal extremities 6. Two or more suspected proximal long bone fractures 7. Suspected flail chest 8. Suspected spinal cord injury or limb pa...

What is the epinephrine dosage via ET Tube in Pediatric anaphylaxis? - ANS-0.01mg/kg (0.1ml/kg of 1:10,000 solution) What is the pediatric dosage for amiodarone? - ANS-5mg/kg IV/IO What is the initial and the following defribrillation dosages for Pediatric in the non-traumatic cardiac arrest protocol? - ANS-4joules/kg followed by 10joules/kg with one repeat Under what age is Ipratropium given a half dose in the Pediatric Asthma protocol? - ANS-Under 6 years of age When is epinephrine...

What is the definition of adult decompensated shock? - ANS-systolic blood pressure below 90 mm Hg and exhibiting signs of inadequate perfusion, which may include: • Altered mental status (e.g., lethargy, coma); • Increased Pulse Rate (Tachycardia); • Pale Skin (Pallor); • Cool, Clammy Skin (Diaphoresis) What is the definition of pediatric decompensated shock? - ANS-systolic blood pressure below 70 mm/Hg + 2x age in years, or the following signs of inadequate central (proximal) per...

Atropine IV for Bradycardia - ANS-0.5mg Maximum Atropine Dose - ANS-3mg Furosemide IV - ANS-20-80mg Maximum Furosemide dose - ANS-80mg Lorazepam IV/IN APE medical control - ANS-1-2mg Midazolam IV/IN APE medical control - ANS-1-2mg Albuterol - ANS-0.083% Ipratromium Bromide - ANS-0.5mg IM Epinepherine for Asthma/Anaphylaxis - ANS-0.3mg Magnesium for Asthma/Ecclampsia - ANS-2grams in 50-100cc NS Time period for Mag admin. asthma/ecclampsia - ANS-10-20 minutes Eccla...

What is another name for Adenosine? - ANS-Adenocard What protocols is Adenosine available in? - ANS-Adult Dysrhythmia (SVT) Pediatric Dysrhythmia (SVT) What is the drug class of Adenosine? - ANS-Class V Antiarrhythmic/Endogenous Nucleotide What Protocols is Amiodarone available in? - ANS-Adult Dysrhythmia (Ventricular Tachycardia) Adult Dysrhythmia (SVT) Adult Dysrhythmia (A-fib/A-flutter) NNon-Traumatic Cardiac Arrest (Adult) Non-Traumatic Cardiac Arrest (Pediatric)on-Traumatic Ca...

Slam score 0-3 What hospital do you go to? - ANS-NYC 911 stroke center S-lam score greater than or equal to 4, what hospital do you go to? - ANS-Contact OLMC to txp to thrombectomy Initial treatment for WMD red tag? - ANS-3 auto injectors 6mg of atropine Initial treatment for WMD yellow tag? - ANS-2 auto injectors 4mg atropine Initial treatment for WMD green tag? - ANS-No auto injectors Monitor every 15 minutes Reevaluation treatment WMD red tag? - ANS-Monitor every 5 min ...

500-A -Smoke Inhalation: - ANS-1. BLS Procedures 2. If necessary, perform Advanced Airway Management 3. Begin Cardiac & Pulse Ox monitoring 4. Begin SPCO Monitoring if available 5. Begin two IV infusions of Normal Saline (0.9% NS). Refer to protocol 528 for all patients with burns. 6. Patients with following symptoms, after exposure to smoke in an enclosed space, should be administered the medications in table 1, if available. - Hypotension not attributed to other causes -AMS -Come -S...