scene.jpgThe patient presents unconscious, there is no apparent seizure activity, and RR are slow with gurgling / secretions in the airway. No cervical spine injury is suspected. After your previous actions, respirations are 10 per min. and shallow without audible noise, stridor, wheezing or effort; SpO2 70%; EtCO2 68; glucose 80. Gag reflex absent. IMC in progress. You should:

Determine which PRIMARY acid-base disruption is likely for each scenario:

scene.jpgThe patient presents unconscious, there is no apparent seizure activity, and RR are slow with gurgling / secretions in the airway. No cervical spine injury is suspected. What should be added to preoxygenate this patient to prepare for advanced airway placement?

post 2.jpg During transport, SOP’s call for IV medication administration, which is carefully calculated in mg/kg.  Why is carefully measured dosing important for a pediatric patient? 

scene.jpg What should the paramedics prioritize after arrival? Select the two options that are correct. 

Which patient below would have the most decrease in alveolar minute volume?

Determine the correct response below for Alpha Receptor Stimulation (agonist) in the ANS:(You may reuse answers multiple times if determined)

scene.png SOP’s indicate the need to administer a medication to this patient. The paramedic is handed a medication and begins to inspect the package / container for the drug name; concentration; integrity; expiration date; and sterility. What “right” of medication administration does this demonstrate? 

Autoclaving prevents the survival of:

Watson & Crick, along with Rosalind Franklin, discovered the