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Read the scene read the pt react reevaluate revise the management plan review your performance |
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what can be a contraindication to a combitube? |
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alcoholic..prob cause of esophageal variceis (SP?) |
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2nd and 5th intercostal S1 lower apex, sternal boarder S2 2nd near sternum |
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Transcutaneous pacing? can be in what two forms |
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electrical or mechanical.... electrical * |
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During systole, which valves close |
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kinda confusing but final answer: mitral and tricuspid are closed to prevent back flow. the lunars are open during systole |
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what common respiratory problem can turn into septic shock? |
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Can you intubate glottitis? |
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peripheral edema, liver enlargement |
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right sided heart failure |
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Common disorder of the adrenals? |
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Cushing syndrome- excess adrenocorticoids |
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manage a patient with the |
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where do you assess jugular venous pressure? |
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pt on syntrhoid, has nitro for chest pain, swollen tongue, and acting litte slow.Low temp, weight gain last few days. intial treatment? disorder? |
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o2 4 liters, they have cushings. gay question just memorize |
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if you see an odd looking, S-T looking elevation, but a little rounded, it could be? |
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J wave typically from hypothermia. |
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common thing from alcohol withdrawls? |
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how many americans have 1 drink per year? |
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Heat and cold emergencies, 3 things of nature to look for. |
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temp, humidity, and....one more |
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98 year old treating for colon cancer, elena in stool, sick for 3 days, stable vitals bp 100 in regards to IV what would you do? |
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250 cc fluid challenge and repeat if necessary. |
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