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Ectopic pregnancies

-pregnancies that implant on the internal or external surface of the uterine tubes -Can occur because the infundibulum is not continuous with Ovary

Number of mesurments to get baseline values

3

Point of hypothermic

95 degrees Fahrenheit

Normal body temperature

98.6 F (37 C)

Commotio cordis

A blunt chest injury caused by a sudden, direct blow to the chest that occurs only during the critical portion of a person's heartbeat.

Recovery position

A side-lying position used to maintain a clear airway in unconscious patients without injuries who are breathing adequately.

Supplemental restraint system

A system of specialized devices, such as airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners, used to restrain a driver or passenger in the protected passenger compartment of a motor vehicle during a crash.

Direct medical control

A type of medical direction also called "on-line", "base-station", "immediate", or "concurrent Medical control;" Under this type of medical direction, the physician speaks directly with emergency care providers at the scene of an emergency.

Indirect medical control

A type of medical direction, also called "off-line," "retrospective" or "prospective" medical control; this type of medical direction includes education, protocol review and quality improvement for emergency care providers.

Neutrophil

A type of white blood cell that engulfs invading microbes and contributes to the nonspecific defenses of the body against disease.

Lymphocyte

A type of white blood cell that make antibodies to fight off infections

Defamation

Act of harming or ruining another's reputation

Hemoglobin

An iron-containing protein in red blood cells that reversibly binds oxygen.

Pulse in the body

Carotid, Femoral, Radial

CHART stand for

Chief Complaint, History, Assessment, Received, Treatment Transfer

Neurogenic shock

Circulatory failure caused by paralysis of the nerves that control the size of the blood vessels, leading to widespread dilation; seen in patients with spinal cord injuries.

Sign of compensatory shock

Cool extremities. Weak thready peripheral pulse. Delayed capillary refill. Tachycardia in the absence of fever. Narrowing pulse pressure (PP)

Neuroreceptors

Ear, eyes, skin. Pick up info from the environment

Supplemental restraint systems

Equipment is usually combined with seatbelt pretension devices and suspension seat pull-down devices. can reduce injury during a roll-over

FEMA

Federal Emergency Management Agency

GCS score

GCS Motor: 6 commands, 5 localizes, 4 withdraw pain, 3 flexion pain (decorticate), 2 extension pain, 1 none. GCS Verbal: 5 oriented, 4 confused, 3 inappropriate, 2 incomprehensible, 1 none. GCS Eyes: 4 spontaneous, 3 to command, 2 to pain, 1 none (Every Year) GCS 8 or less: ICP monitor indicated; 10 or less intubation indicated; GCS 5 ~ 50% mortality

Gravida Para Score

Gravida is the total number of confirmed pregnancies a female has had. Para is the total number of babies that a female has carried past 20 weeks

Signs and symptoms would you expect to see in your pediatric patient who is experiencing respiratory distress

Head bobbing, nasal flaring, retractions, and seesaw respirations

Beck's triad

Hypotension, JVD, muffled heart sounds; cardiac tamponade

Ischemia

Lack of blood supply

What volume of blood may be contained inside the abdominal spaces in an adult patient?

More than 5L

The vena cava

One of two large vessels (superior and inferior) that return deoxygenated blood to the right atrium of the heart.

Stage of labor

Stage 1: Prep Stage Stage 2: Expulsion of the fetus Stage 3: Passage of the placenta

Signs and symptoms of heart attack

Tachycardia, nausea, shortness of breath, Diaphoresis

Fundal massage

The application of external pressure to the uterus to stop postpartum bleeding

Nonfeasance

The failure to act when one should

The aorta

The large arterial trunk that carries blood from the heart to be distributed by branch arteries through the body.

Misfeasance

The performance of a lawful act in an illegal or improper manner

The golden hour

The time from injury to definitive care, during which treatment of shock and traumatic injuries should occur because survival potential is best; also called the Golden Period.

Four causes of an airway obstruction?

Tongue, fluid, edema (swelling), foreign body

Abdominal aortic aneurysm

When the large blood vessel (aorta) that supplies blood to the abdomen, pelvis, and legs becomes abnormally large or balloons outward.

Angina

a condition of episodes of severe chest pain due to inadequate blood flow to the myocardium

Hematoma

a solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues.

Traction splint

a splint that applies constant pull along the length of a lower extremity to help stabilize the fractured bone and to reduce muscle spasm in the limb. Traction splints are used primarily on femoral shaft fractures.

Cardiac tamponade

acute compression of the heart caused by fluid accumulation in the pericardial cavity

Function of systole

allow the chambers of the heart to contract so blood is pumped through the heart

The jugular vein

any of several large veins in the neck, carrying blood from the head and face.

CBG

capillary blood glucose

Systole

contraction phase of the heartbeat

Signs of hypothermia

decreased body temperature and respirations, pale and cool skin, hypotension (decreased blood pressure) decreased muscle coordination and urinary output, disorientation, and drowsiness progressing to coma.

DCAP/BTLS

deformities, contusions, abrasions, punctures, burns, tenderness, lacerations, swelling

The Incident Command System Operations

designated people to handle the specific functions needed to manage the mass casualty incident

The Incident Command System logistics

designated people to handle the specific functions needed to manage the mass casualty incident

The Incident Command System planning

designated people to handle the specific functions needed to manage the mass casualty incident

The Incident Command System safety

designated people to handle the specific functions needed to manage the mass casualty incident

Baroreceptors

detect changes in blood pressure

Feasance

doing an act or performing a duty

Decorticate

flexion into body,

Hypoglycemia

low blood sugar

Malfeasance

misconduct or wrongdoing, especially by a public official

Dressing for chest wound

occlusive dressing

Decerebrate posturing

posturing in which the neck is extended with jaw clenched; arms are pronated, extended, and close to the sides; legs are extended straight out; more ominous sign of brain stem damage. Most Severe.

The left ventricle

receives oxygen-rich blood from the left atrium

Chemoreceptors

respond to chemicals

Mechanoreceptors

respond to touch, pressure, vibration, stretch, and itch

rights of medication administration

right patient, the right drug, the right dose, the right route, the right time, and the right documentation

Glenohumeral

shoulder joint

Slander

spoken defamation

The Incident Command System Command

the first on the scene to establish order and initiate the Incident Command System

Myocardial infarction

the occlusion of one or more coronary arteries caused by plaque buildup (heart attack)

Assault

threat or attempt to injure

Battery

unlawful touching of another person without consent

Eosinophil

white blood cell containing granules that stain red; associated with allergic reactions

Libel

written defamation

Lible

written defamation