Platinum Medical study guide EMT Exam with
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Indications of Oral Glucose
indications: hypoglycemia (BG below 70)
Contraindications of Oral glucose
Unconscious or semi conscious
allergy, cant swallow
What is a coronary bypass?
is a type of heart surgery that improves blood flow to the heart muscle.
How should you conduct your patient interview in the patient with a potential behavioral
emergency?
prioritize safety maybe have PD on standby
Considerations when working around a patient suspected of having an infectious
PPE, recent travel, limit exposure, decontaminate after call
Special population considerations, what are some common differences of geriatrics?
lots of medication, atypical presentation, fragile bones and skin,
Signs and symptoms of the narcotic overdose
pinpoint pupils, respiratory depression, Unresponsiveness, slow or absent breathing
Review Scene size-up skill sheet and know the elements
BSI / Scene Safety, MOI/NOI, consider ALS,
Types of respirations associated with diabetic emergencies
Kussmaul respirations (rapid, deep, and sometimes labored breaths),
Cheyne stokes (alternating periods of fast, shallow breathing with pauses or apnea, followed
by periods of deeper, more rapid breathing.)
What is status epilepticus?
, a medical emergency involving a prolonged seizure or a series of seizures without full
recovery between them.
Skin conditions for heat exhaustion
Cool, pale, clammy, cool to the touch (body is trying to cool)
Skin conditions for heat stroke
Hot, dry to the touch (Body's thermoregulation fails)
What are 4 phases of a seizure?
Prodrome(feeling off), Aura ( Visual, tingles, abnormal sounds smells or tastes), Ictal (Active
Seizure Phase),Postictal Phase (recovery)
Airway concerns for the victim pulled from a fire
Smoke inhalation,
Upper airway burns, CO Poisoning
What is the purpose of the primary survey/assessment?
To identify and treat immediate life threats.
Indications/Contraindications of Nitroglycerin
indications suspected MI, chest pain
contraindications
blood pressure below 100 systolic, use of sex drugs in the last 48 hours.
Sings and symptoms of hypoglycemia
Confusion, Irritability Slurred speech, lightheaded, Headache, BG below 70
What is the role of insulin
regulate blood sugar
What factors are considered when it comes to assessing ventilatory status?
respiratory rate, depth, effort, rhythm, spo2
Considering causes of AMS, what does AEIOUTIPS stand for
A- Alcohol
E-Epilepsy
I- Insulin
precise detailed solutions
Indications of Oral Glucose
indications: hypoglycemia (BG below 70)
Contraindications of Oral glucose
Unconscious or semi conscious
allergy, cant swallow
What is a coronary bypass?
is a type of heart surgery that improves blood flow to the heart muscle.
How should you conduct your patient interview in the patient with a potential behavioral
emergency?
prioritize safety maybe have PD on standby
Considerations when working around a patient suspected of having an infectious
PPE, recent travel, limit exposure, decontaminate after call
Special population considerations, what are some common differences of geriatrics?
lots of medication, atypical presentation, fragile bones and skin,
Signs and symptoms of the narcotic overdose
pinpoint pupils, respiratory depression, Unresponsiveness, slow or absent breathing
Review Scene size-up skill sheet and know the elements
BSI / Scene Safety, MOI/NOI, consider ALS,
Types of respirations associated with diabetic emergencies
Kussmaul respirations (rapid, deep, and sometimes labored breaths),
Cheyne stokes (alternating periods of fast, shallow breathing with pauses or apnea, followed
by periods of deeper, more rapid breathing.)
What is status epilepticus?
, a medical emergency involving a prolonged seizure or a series of seizures without full
recovery between them.
Skin conditions for heat exhaustion
Cool, pale, clammy, cool to the touch (body is trying to cool)
Skin conditions for heat stroke
Hot, dry to the touch (Body's thermoregulation fails)
What are 4 phases of a seizure?
Prodrome(feeling off), Aura ( Visual, tingles, abnormal sounds smells or tastes), Ictal (Active
Seizure Phase),Postictal Phase (recovery)
Airway concerns for the victim pulled from a fire
Smoke inhalation,
Upper airway burns, CO Poisoning
What is the purpose of the primary survey/assessment?
To identify and treat immediate life threats.
Indications/Contraindications of Nitroglycerin
indications suspected MI, chest pain
contraindications
blood pressure below 100 systolic, use of sex drugs in the last 48 hours.
Sings and symptoms of hypoglycemia
Confusion, Irritability Slurred speech, lightheaded, Headache, BG below 70
What is the role of insulin
regulate blood sugar
What factors are considered when it comes to assessing ventilatory status?
respiratory rate, depth, effort, rhythm, spo2
Considering causes of AMS, what does AEIOUTIPS stand for
A- Alcohol
E-Epilepsy
I- Insulin
