Term 1 of 23
Fill in the mnemonic for proper BVM usage:
complaints unrelated to the illness for which the pt is receiving those services
C-cervical spine control
O- oral airway in place
P- proper head and neck positioning
E- elevate jaw
S- seal the mask
S- steady, slow, single hand, 1 second squeeze followed by quick release on the bag
O- oxygen supply sufficient and functioning properly
S- sellicks maeuver
significant penetrating injuries to the head, neck, torso, and extremities proximal to
elbow and knee, gsw to the head, neck, chest, or abd, burns associated with major
trauma, two or more proximal long bond fractures
pt has no signs of being under the influence, is alert and oriented, is not a minor, is not
showing signs of suicidal ideation or homicidal intent, still refuses
Term 2 of 23
Multiple agencies must obtain a refusal on the same patient.
True
False
,Term 3 of 23
What is an example of a "third party caller"?
1. emts own cpr
2. minimize interruptions in cpr at all times
3. ensure proper depth of compressions
4. ensure full chest recoil/decompression
5. ensure proper chest compression rate
6. use of metronome set at 110 beats/min
7. rotate compressions every 2 min
8. hover hands over chest during shock administration and be ready to compress as soon
as pt is cleared
9. if using an aed, use the analysis time to change compressors and rotate crew
members.
10. if using a manual defibrillator, precharge the device 15 seconds before the pause for
pulse and rhythm check
11. intubate or place advanced airway with ongoing cpr
12. place iv or io with ongoing cpr
13. coordination and teamwork between emts and paramedics
someone receiving or needing to receive medical attention
someone receiving or needing to receive medical attention
someone who doesn't know the pt or the situation
, Term 4 of 23
List the 13 principles of high quality cpr
1. EMTs own CPR
2. minimize interruptions in cpr at all times
3. ensure proper depth of compressions
4. ensure full chest recoil/decompression
5. ensure proper chest compression rate
6. use of metronome set at 110 beats/min
7. rotate compressions every 2 min
8. hover hands over chest during shock administration and be ready to compress as soon
as pt is cleared
9. if using an AED, use the analysis time to change compressors and rotate crew
members.
10. if using a manual defibrillator, precharge the device 15 seconds before the pause for
pulse and rhythm check
11. intubate or place advanced airway with ongoing CPR
12. Place IV or IO with ongoing CPR
13. Coordination and teamwork between EMTs and paramedics
C-cervical spine control
O- oral airway in place
P- proper head and neck positioning
E- elevate jaw
S- seal the mask
S- steady, slow, single hand, 1 second squeeze followed by quick release on the bag
O- oxygen supply sufficient and functioning properly
S- sellicks maeuver
age <10 or >55, pregnancy >20, anti coagulation and bleeding disorders, acute
renal/heart failure or pulmonary disease
no ALS provider on scene, if the ALS provider is occupied with care of something mores
serious, if there are multiple pt refusals on scene
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