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What is the significance for ABCDE assessment if a person is able to talk? -ANSWER - They have a patent airway What are the clinical signs of airway obstruction? -ANSWER - snoring, stridor, hoarseness or no noise at all What are the techniques for clearing an obstructed airway? -ANSWER - Suction Removal of foreign body Head tilt and chin lift Airway adjuncts - Guedel aiway Definite surgical airway How do you size a Guedel airway? -ANSWER - measuring from the centre of the mouth (bet...

Patients with a GSC of less than ___ usually require intubation. - ANSWER -8 The "A" in ABCD stands for _______. - ANSWER -Airway maintenance with CERVICAL SPINE PROTECTION You should assume that any patient in a multisystem trauma with an altered level of consciousness or blunt injury above the clavicle has what type of injury? - ANSWER -Cervical spine injury Flail chest is invariably accompanied by ______ which can interfere with blood oxygenation. - ANSWER -pulmonary contusion - do...

Primary survey - ANSWER -(A) Airway with cervical spine protection (restrict) (B) Breathing and ventilation (C) Circulation - stop the bleeding (D) Disability - neurological status (E) Exposure - undress and environment (temp control) REPEAT IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG Secondary survey - ANSWER -(A) Allergies (M) Medications (P) PMH and Pregnancies (L) Last meal (E) Environment and Events 3-3-2 Rule - ANSWER -3 finger lengths between upper and lower incisors 3 finger lengths between h...

What is the primary goal of treating TBI? How is this done? -ANSWER - preventing secondary brain injury. This is done by maintaining blood pressure and providing adequate profusion. After managing ABCDEs of TBI what MUST be identified if present? How is this done? -ANSWER - mass lesion that requires surgical evacuation is critical! this is done with CT. NOTE: obtaining a CT should not delay patient transfer to trauma center. Which brain lobes do the following hold: 1. anterior fossa: 2....

Definitive control of the airway is achieved by ____________ - ANSWER -Endotracheal intubation How do you treat hypothermia in the ED? - ANSWER -crystalloid fluids at 102.2 degrees F and warmed treatment area What does definitive hemorrhage control refer to? (3) - ANSWER -1) Possible surgery 2) Stabilizing of pelvis 3) Angioembolization What are rates of fluid administration measured by? - ANSWER -Size and length of catheter Minimum flow rate of oxygen reservoir mask - ANSWER -11 ...

Assessed first in trauma patient -ANSWER - Airway (*)Degree of burn that is characterized by bone involvement -ANSWER - Fourth Complications of head trauma -ANSWER - Intracerebral hematoma Extradural hematoma Brain abscess Most common cause of laryngotracheal stenosis -ANSWER - Trauma Intervention that can help prevent development of acute renal failure -ANSWER - Infusion of normal saline A 26-year-old male is resuscitated with blood transfusion after a motor vehicle collision t...

Shockable rhythms - ANSWER -ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia. Non-shockable rhythms - ANSWER -Asystole, PEA Pediatric CPR - ANSWER -· Compressions greater than or equal to ½ of anteroposterior diameter of chest · 100-120/min, allowing for full recoil · If no advanced airway, 15:2 compression:ventilation ratio · If advanced airway, continuous compressions w breath every 2-3 sec VF/Pulseless VT initial treatment - ANSWER -IV, O2, monitor, CPR ...

What should the first rescuer arriving on the scene of an unresponsive infant or child do? (Put the steps in order.) - ANSWER -2,1,4,3 How long should assessing for breathing and a pulse take? - ANSWER -No longer than 10 seconds What should you do to check for breathing? - ANSWER -Look for chest rise and fall Where can you check a pulse on an infant and a child? - ANSWER -Brachial If the child does not have normal breathing and a pulse of 64/min is present, you will need to - ANSWER ...

1-rescuer infant CPR -ANSWER - 30:2 1-rescuer pediatric CPR -ANSWER - 30:2 1 rescue breath every ...... -ANSWER - 3-5 seconds Pulse Check on a infant during CPR: -ANSWER - brachial 2 rescuer infant CPR -ANSWER - 15:2 When to use thumb encircling technique -ANSWER - 2-person infant CPR Use of the child AED pads is necessary if the patient is: -ANSWER - Infants of less than 8 Pediatric Assessment Triangle -ANSWER - Appearance, work of breathing and circulation to the skin. ...

A 4-year-old child is brought to the emergency department for seizures. The seizures stopped a few minutes ago, but the child continues to have slow and irregular respirations. What condition is most consistent with your assessment? Lung tissue disease Upper airway obstruction Lower airway obstruction Disordered control of breathing -ANSWER- Disordered control of breathing A 2-week-old infant is being evaluated for irritability and poor feeding. His blood pressure is 55/40 mm HG, an...