![]() ![]() asystole list of steps to be taken in different situations protocols Lung sounds that resemble low-pitched snoring or rattling are called rhonchi Normal breathing rate for adults 12-20 Normal breathing rate for children 15-30 Normal breathing rate for infants 25-50 Normal diastolic BP in adults 60 to 90 Normal pulse rate for an adult 60-100 bpm Normal systolic BP in adults 90 to 150 Not all poisons are toxins. emphysema Chaotic electrical activity originating from many sites in the heart is called: Ventricular fibrillation DCAP-BTLS = deformities, contusions, abrasions, punctures, burns, tenderness, lacerations, swelling Emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and many undetermined respiratory illnesses are classified as COPD Epinephrine: Action vasoconstriction, bronchodilation Epinephrine: Contraindications Glaucoma, shock other than anaphylactic, diabetes, cardiac problems, hypertension, pregnancy, meds include a beta blocker or MAOI Epinephrine: Dosage Epi-Pen = 0.3mg, Epi-Pen Jr = 0.15mg (for 44lbs, 0.5 mg for 1 y/o, the 1st pulse you check radial In the condition called _, there is not electrical stimulus to cause the heart muscle to contract. A weakened section of an arterial wall that begins to dilate is known as a(n) aneurysm Activated Charcoal: Contraindications Poor LOC, vomiting Activated Charcoal: Dosage 1 g/kg of body weight, adults usually 25-50g, children 12.5-25g Activated Charcoal: Side Effects Constipation, nausea, vomiting, bowel obstruction After delivering your first shock with an AED, the patient is still pulseless, you should next perform two minutes or 5 cycles of CPR Albuterol: Action Bronchodilator Albuterol: Contraindications Allergy Albuterol: Dose 2.5 mg nebulized with 2.5 mL saline (for a total of 3mL) Albuterol: Indications Acute bronchospasm due to asthma or COPD Albuterol: Side effects Headache, tachycardia, hypertension An example of a shockable rhythm pulseless ventricular tachycardia An infant or child patient who exhibits wheezing, increased breathing effort on exhalation, or rapid breathing without stridor probably has: A lower-airway disease an inflammation of the bronchi (medium-size airways) in the lungs bronchitis ASA: Action Impedes blood clotting ASA: Contraindications allergy, bleeding disorder, already taken 324mg ASA: Dosage 324mg (81mg x 4) Atrovent: Action Bronchodilator Atrovent: Contraindications Allergy to drug, soybeans, peanuts, glaucoma Atrovent: Dose 0.5 mg nebulized w/ 2.5 mL saline (3mL total) Atrovent: Side Effects Dry mouth, headache, gastrointestinal distress caused by loss of elasticity of the lung tissue, from destruction of structures supporting the alveoli, and destruction of capillaries feeding the alveoli.
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