respiratory distress OR casualty IS at significant risk for either condition: Option 3 -
Answer✔️✔️-Ketamine 50 mg IM/IN or Ketamine 20 mg slow IV or IO. End treatment with
development of nystagmus (rythmic back and forth movement of the eyes)
Alternative medication to ketamine - Answer✔️✔️-Morphine 5 mg IV/IO
Always used when administering morphine - Answer✔️✔️-Narcan 0.4 mg IV/IM
Medication given for soldiers with nausea or vomiting - Answer✔️✔️-Zofran
(Ondansetron) 4-8 mg IV/IM/IO
What should be done prior to administering opioids or ketamine? - Answer✔️✔️-
Document mental status
What can Ketamine and OTFC potentially due to severe TBI? - Answer✔️✔️-Worsen the
injury
What are antibiotics recommended for? - Answer✔️✔️-All penetrating wounds
Antibiotic given to patient if ABLE to take PO - Answer✔️✔️-Moxifloxacin (400 mg once
daily)
Antibiotic given to patient if UNABLE to take PO - Answer✔️✔️-Ertapenum (1 g IV/IM
once daily)
What is the most important contraindication to antibiotics? - Answer✔️✔️-Burn casualties
The three Tactical Combat Casualty Care phases of care - Answer✔️✔️-Care under fire,
tactical field care, tactical evacuation care
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