What medications can an EMT assist a patient with?

What medications can an EMT assist a patient with?

Medications authorized for administration by EMTs are:

• Activated Charcoal.
• Albuterol.
• Aspirin.
• Epinephrine, 1:1,000 via EpiPen® or vial.
• Nitroglycerin (Tablet or Spray)
• Oral Glucose Gel.
• Oxygen.
• Tylenol.

Is an EMT allowed to assist a hemophiliac with the administration of their clotting factor?

EMS should treat bleeding in those with hemophilia the same way we do any other external bleeding: direct pressure over the injury location and application of ice. Prehospital providers can also assist patients in administering their factor therapy if they have it available.

How do EMTs treat hypertension?

1. EMR. EMT.
2. EMR. EMT.
3. Place patient in a position of comfort. Oxygen: Titrate SpO2 to 94-99% 3.
4. Place patient in a position of comfort. Oxygen: Titrate SpO2 to 94-99% 3.
5. Continue EMT care. Initiate IV of Normal Saline at TKO rate.
6. Continue EMT care.
7. Continue EMR care.
8. Continue EMR care.

How do you treat an abrasion EMT?

Principles of Bandaging and Dressing (1-1)

1. Take body substance isolation precautions.
2. Expose the wound.
3. Use sterile or very clean material.
4. Cover the entire wound.
5. Control bleeding.
6. Do not remove dressings once applied.

How is open soft tissue injury treated?

Treatment involves rest, compression, elevation, and anti-inflammatory medicine. Ice may be used in the acute phase of injury to reduce swelling. Injections may be needed if pain and swelling persist.

Which of the following is the most significant complication associated with facial injuries?

The MOST significant complication associated with facial injuries is: airway compromise. The superficial temporal artery can be palpated: just anterior to the tragus.

What is the most reliable sign of a head injury?

The MOST reliable sign of a head injury is: a decreased level of consciousness. Moderate elevation in intracranial pressure with middle brain stem involvement is characterized by: sluggishly reactive pupils, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia, and posturing.

When transporting a patient with a facial injury it is most important?

When transporting a patient with a facial injury, it is MOST important to be as descriptive as possible with the hospital regarding the patient’s injuries because: they may need to call a specialist to see the patient. A 6-year-old female was riding her bicycle and struck a clothesline with her throat.

What is the most significant complication associated with oropharyngeal suctioning?

hypoxia

What is the most common complication of suctioning?

A slow heart rate, known as bradycardia, is one of the most common suctioning complications, likely because suctioning stimulates the vagus nerve. This increases the risk of fainting and loss of consciousness. In patients in cardiac distress, it can elevate the risk of severe cardiovascular complications.

How long should a suction procedure last?

Do Not Suction Too Long Prolonged suctioning increases the risk of hypoxia and other complications. Never suction a patient for longer than 15 seconds. Rather than prolong suctioning, withdraw the catheter, re-oxygenate the patient, and suction again.

What are the three main complications of tracheal suctioning?

What Are the Most Common Complications of Suctioning?

• Hypoxia.
• Airway Trauma.
• Psychological Trauma.
• Pain.
• Bradycardia.
• Infection.
• Ineffective Suctioning.

Which is the most common complication in a patient with a tracheostomy?

Obstruction. Obstruction of tracheostomy tube was a common complication. The most frequent cause of obstruction was plugging of the tracheostomy tube with a crust or mucous plug. These plugs can also be aspirated and lead to atelectasis or lung abscess.

Which of the following is the most common complication of endotracheal intubation?

Laryngeal injury

Is a tracheostomy considered life support?

For people with a tracheostomy — a breathing tube in their throat — the mucus gets trapped in their lungs. It has to be suctioned several times throughout the day. The procedure is life-saving.

What are the long term effects of a tracheostomy?

Air trapped in the deeper layers of the chest(pneumomediastinum) Air trapped underneath the skin around the tracheostomy (subcutaneous emphysema) Damage to the swallowing tube (esophagus) Injury to the nerve that moves the vocal cords (recurrent laryngeal nerve)