Aemca - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

According to the Field Trauma Triage Standard, what are the components of the physiological criteria? - ️️- Pt doesn't follow commands - SPB <90mmHg - RR <10 or ≥30/ min OR need for ventilatory support. (RR <20 in infants aged <1 yr) When is it appropriate for a paramedic to carry out emergency treatment and transport to a pt (according to the BLS)? - ️️- The pt doesn't have capacity - The pt is apparently experiencing severe suffering or is at risk. - If the d...

Anti-Hypertensives: Angiotensin II Receptor blockers - ️️-Action: Blocks the action of angiotensin II, preening vasoconstriction and release of aldosterone. -Pathologies: HTN, CAD, HF in patients who cannot tolerate ACE inhibitors. -Side Effects: Dizziness, hypotension, rhinorrhea, GI upset. -Most Common Meds: Candesartan Eprosartan Irbesartan Losartan Olmesartan Telmisartan Valsartan Anti-Arrhythmic: Class III Potassium channel blockers - ️️-Action: Bind to and block the K...

CPAP helps improve hemodynamics by: - ️️increased intra-thorastic pressure with benefits of: decreased venus return, increased RV afterload (pulmonary resistance), decreased LV filling volumes CPAP contraindications - ️️asthma exacerbation, pneumothorax, unprotected airway, major trauma or burns to head or torso, tracheostomy, inability to sit up right, unable to cooperate Bronchoconstriction Medical Directive: Salbutamol indications - ️️respiratory distress and suspected bron...

Paramedic Rideouts/A-EMCA Exam || Questions & Answers (100% Correct) Paramedic Rideouts/A-EMCA Exam || Questions & Answers (100% Correct) As a paramedic one of your ethical responsibilities is - ANSWER - treating all patients and their families with courtesy and respect. Your best protection from liability is to - ANSWER - perform systematic assessments. The area of law in which the federal, state, or local government will prosecute an individual on behalf of society for violating laws...