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  • 12:39, 19 June 2025 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page 5-15 TRANSPORTING SERVICE DOGS (Created page with "'''Purpose:''' This policy is designed to guide personnel to facilitate a service animal that would be required to accompany a patient. The only animal recognized as a service animal is a dog. A service dog should be registered, and most will be identified by a collar or vest but are not required to have any identifier on them. What is a service animal? * Under Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) a service animal is defined as a dog that has been individually trained...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 12:36, 19 June 2025 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page 5-14 MUNICIPAL K-9 TRANSPORT (Created page with "'''Purpose:''' This policy, along with reference guide titled, “OPERATIONAL K9 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FLIP CHARTS” is designed to give guidance in the evaluation, treatment, and transport criteria for municipal working dogs (police canine). The Wisconsin Legislature passed the following legislation into statute with regards to first aid treatment of domestic animals. It reads as follows: '''<big>256.155 First aid to domestic animals.</big>''' # '''Definition.''...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 12:26, 19 June 2025 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page 5-13 MECHANICAL VENTILATION (Created page with "'''Purpose:''' To facilitate airway management in patients with airway compromise. This is not meant as a substitute for other appropriate therapeutic measures per standing operating procedures. '''Appropriate Personnel:''' EMT Paramedics in approved services. '''Indications:''' 1.     Post Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) patients. 2.     Cardiac Arrest/Respiratory Arrest patients what have airway secured with intubation or cricothyrotomy. '''Potential Exclusion...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 12:25, 19 June 2025 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page 2-24 SYNCOPE (Created page with "Syncope is defined as a temporary loss of consciousness with recovery. Syncope may be caused by:  Cardiac Arrythmia, Hypoglycemia, Seizure, Toxicological, Medication Effect (hypotension), Heat Exposure/Dehydration, Vasovagal Response, Hypotension/Septic shock, etc. '''Any patient requiring ACLS care should have an ALS intercept if logistically possible.''' {| class="wikitable" |EMR - Emergency Medical Responder |} # Begin initial medical care # Attempt to clarify r...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 12:02, 19 June 2025 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page 7 - NEW ADDITIONS (Created page with "ESOPHAGEAL FOOD BOLUS IMPACTION") Tag: Visual edit
  • 16:17, 7 May 2025 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page 5-12 DETERMINATION OF CAPACITY (Created page with "Notes: * This protocol addresses determining whether an individual has the capacity to refuse care and/or transport in the prehospital setting. * Determining if a patient has capacity to refuse care should be done systematically and carefully to ensure patient safety and protection of the crew. * For patients < 18 years old, contact medical control for management recommendations.   {| class="wikitable" |'''EMR/EMT/AEMT/Intermediate/Paramedic''' |} A patient can ref...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 16:13, 7 May 2025 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page 2-23 ESOPHAGEAL FOOD BOLUS IMPACTION (Created page with "Objective: * To attempt to resolve a Food Bolus Impaction via esophageal smooth muscle relaxation. * If glucagon administration is not successful at dislodging the Food Bolus, it will still expedite patient care by exhausting non-invasive management options. Notes: * This protocol should only be used for FOOD bolus impactions – DO NOT use for potentially rigid or sharp esophageal foreign bodies. * An esophageal food bolus impaction is a bolus of food/non-liquid that...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 14:36, 29 May 2024 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page 3-11 CRUSH INJURY (Created page with "Notes: • For patients < 18 years old, contact medical control for management recommendations. '''EMR/EMT - EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER''' # Provide routine medical care as indicated. # Oxygen – High Flow, assist with ventilations as indicated. # Treat for signs and symptoms of shock as indicated. # Control bleeding as indicated. # Spinal Motion Restriction as indicated. # If pulseless, treat for cardiac arrest as indicated. EMT- EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN PERFO...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 13:31, 3 October 2023 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page 5-11 CANCELLATION POLICY (Created page with "'''Purpose:''' This policy is to provide a guideline for the management of situations where 911 EMS services are requested and the patient (or legal patient representative) either declines or refuses EMS evaluation, treatment, and/or transportation to a hospital OR when there is no patient found nor a need for EMS. Cancelled or Disregarded: the responding ambulance unit can be cancelled by dispatch for any reason prior to the responding unit arriving on scene or any of...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 13:43, 18 November 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page 5-10 TERMINATION OF RESUSCITATION (Created page with "Notes: * This protocol addresses discontinuation of field resuscitation. * If the patient does not meet Presumed Dead On Arrival criteria, they will receive full resuscitation efforts based on current guidelines. * Studies have shown that rapid transport to a hospital after unsuccessful pre-hospital ACLS resuscitation attempt rarely results in survival to hospital discharge. * Patients that do not respond to pre-hospital efforts will generally not be transported to the...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 00:01, 4 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page MediaWiki:Sidebar (Created page with " * navigation ** mainpage|mainpage-description * SEARCH * TOOLBOX * LANGUAGES")
  • 23:54, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page MediaWiki:Lastmodifiedat (Created page with "-")
  • 23:53, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page MediaWiki:Disclaimers (Created page with "-")
  • 23:52, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page MediaWiki:Aboutsite (Created page with "-")
  • 23:51, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page MediaWiki:Privacy (Created page with "-")
  • 23:39, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page MediaWiki:Timeless.css (Created page with "All CSS here will be loaded for users of the Timeless skin: Top bar font modernization: #mw-header *, #mw-site-navigation *, #mw-related-navigation * { font-family: 'Segoe UI','Segoe UI Emoji','Segoe UI Symbol','Lato','Liberation Sans','Noto Sans','Helvetica Neue','Helvetica',sans-serif } Avoid cutting off letters with descenders: g,j,p,q,y: #personal h2 span { height: 1.5em; position:relative; bottom:0.1em } Triangle position patch: #...")
  • 23:33, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page MediaWiki:Common.css (Created page with "CSS placed here will be applied to all skins: #ca-talk { display: none !important; } #ca-history { display: none !important;} #ca-viewsource { display: none !important; }")
  • 22:59, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page SUCCINYLCHOLINE (ANECTINE) (Created page with "'''Class''' Short duration, depolarizing neuromuscular blocker '''Pharmacology and Actions''' # Succinylcholine is a short-acting, depolarizing skeletal muscle relaxant. ## Like acetylcholine, it combines with cholinergic receptors in the motor nerves to cause depolarization. ## Neuromuscular transmission is thus inhibited, which renders the muscles unable to be stimulated by acetylcholine. # Following IV/IO injection, complete paralysis is obtained within 60-90 secon...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 22:56, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page SODIUM BICARBONATE (Created page with "'''Class''' Alkalinizing agent '''Pharmacology and Actions''' # Sodium bicarbonate is an alkalotic solution, which neutralizes acids found in the body. Acids are increased when body tissues become hypoxic due to cardiac or respiratory arrest. '''Indications''' # Tricyclic overdose with arrhythmias, widened QRS complex, hypotension, and seizures. # Consider in patients with prolonged cardiac arrest. # Consider in dialysis patients with cardiac arrest (presumed second...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 22:54, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page ROCURONIUM (ZEMURON) (Created page with "'''Class''' Skeletal muscle relaxant, neuromuscular blocking agent '''Pharmacology and Actions''' # Non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent with intermediate to rapid onset # Acts by competitive inhibition of cholinergic receptors at the motor end-plate # Higher doses produce a longer duration of action '''Indications for Use:''' # Facilitate endotracheal intubation # Provide skeletal muscle relaxation for mechanical ventilation '''Contraindications''' # Kno...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 22:53, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page ONDANSETRON (ZOFRAN) (Created page with "'''Class''' Antiemetic Selective antagonist of the serotonin receptor subtype '''Pharmacology and Actions''' # Very effective antiemetic # Action is not known, probably due to the selective antagonist receptors on neurons located in either the peripheral or central nervous systems or both '''Indications''' # Nausea and vomiting '''Contraindications''' # Known sensitivity to the drug. '''Precautions''' # Not effective in preventing motion-induced nausea and vomi...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 22:51, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page NITROGLYCERIN (Created page with "'''Class''' Vasodilator '''Pharmacology and Actions''' # Cardiovascular effects include: ## Reduced venous tone, causes blood pooling in peripheral veins, decreasing venous return to the heart. ## Decreased peripheral resistance ## Dilatation of coronary arteries (if not already at maximum) and relief of coronary artery spasm. # Generalized smooth muscle relaxation '''Indications''' # Angina # Chest, arm, or neck pain caused by coronary ischemia # Patients with 12-l...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 22:49, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page NARCAN (NALOXONE) (Created page with "'''Class''' Narcotic antagonist '''Pharmacology and Actions''' # Narcan is a narcotic antagonist which completely binds to narcotic receptor sites, but which exhibits almost no pharmacological activity of its own. Duration of action: 1-4 hours. '''Indications''' # Reversal of narcotic effects, particularly respiratory depression, due to narcotic drugs ingested, injected, or administered in the course of treatment. Narcotic drugs include morphine, fentanyl, meperidin...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 22:48, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page VERSED (MIDAZOLAM) (Created page with "'''Class''' Benzodiazepine, Sedative and Hypnotic '''Pharmacology and Actions''' # CNS depressant leading to sedation and amnesia # Versed is 3 to 4 times more potent than Diazepam # Like other benzodiazepines, it has no effect on pain '''Indications''' # Sedation for cardioversion or transcutaneous pacing (TCP) # Used with succinylcholine for rapid sequence intubation (RSI) # Continued sedation of the intubated patient '''Contraindications''' # Patients with a hi...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 22:46, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page MAGNESIUM SULFATE (Created page with "'''Class''' Anticonvulsant / Antiarrhythmic '''Pharmacology and Actions''' # Cardiac: stabilizes potassium pump, correcting repolarization. Shortens the QT interval in the presence of ventricular arrhythmias due to drug toxicity or electrolyte imbalance. # Obstetrics: controls seizures by blocking neuromuscular transmission. Also lowers blood pressure and decreases cerebral vasospasm. '''Indications''' # Cardiac: ## Recommended for use in cardiac arrest only if tors...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 22:44, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page LIDOCAINE (XYLOCAINE) (Created page with "'''Class''' Antiarrhythmic '''Pharmacology and Actions''' # Cardiovascular ## Increased ventricular fibrillation threshold ## Decreased conduction rate and myocontractility (at toxic levels) # CNS ## Stimulation ## Decreased cough reflex '''Indications''' # Pediatric cardiac arrest from VT/VF # Sustained VT with a pulse # Prior to intubation in head trauma (suspected increased intracranial pressure) '''Contraindications''' # Known hypersensitivity to lidocaine ''...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 22:41, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page KETAMINE (Created page with "'''Class''' A rapid-acting general anesthetic, normal pharyngeal-laryngeal reflexes, normal or slightly enhanced skeletal muscle tone, cardiovascular and respiratory stimulation, and occasionally a transient and minimal respiratory depression. '''Pharmacology and Actions''' # Produces an anesthetic state characterized by profound analgesia # Normal or  slightly enhanced skeletal muscle tone # Cardiovascular and respiratory stimulation # Occasionally a transient and m...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 22:38, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page GLUCAGON (Created page with "'''Class''' Hormone (antihypoglycemic agent) '''Pharmacology and Actions''' # Increases blood sugar concentration by converting liver glycogen to glucose. # Relaxes smooth muscle of the GI tract. # Increases heart rate and cardiac contractility. '''Indications''' # Symptomatic hypoglycemia when IV access is unsuccessful. # Hypotensiion from beta-blocker or calcium channel blocker overdose unresponsive to normal saline bolus. # Suspected symptomatic esophageal foreig...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 22:37, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page FENTANYL (SUBLIMAZE) (Created page with "'''Class''' Narcotic analgesic '''Pharmacology and Actions''' # Potent synthetic narcotic analgesic with actions similar to those of morphine, but action is more prompt and less prolonged # The emetic effect is less than morphine. '''Indications''' # Adult and pediatric pain management # Chest pain # STEMI '''Precautions''' # Contraindicated in patients taking MOA inhibitors # Myasthenia gravis # Use with caution with head injuries, ICP, elderly, COPD, liver and k...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 22:35, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page EPINEPHRINE (Created page with "'''Class''' Sympathomimetic '''Pharmacology and Actions''' # Catecholamine with alpha and beta effects # Cardiovascular: Increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, arterial vasoconstriction, increased myocardial contractile force, increased myocardial oxygen consumption, and increased myocardial automaticity and irritability # Pulmonary: Potent bronchodilator '''Indications''' # Medical cardiac arrest, including: ## Ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventri...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 22:30, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page DOPAMINE (INTROPIN) (Created page with "'''Class''' Sympathetic Agonist '''Pharmacology and Actions''' # Dopamine is a chemical precursor of epinephrine. It occurs naturally in humans. # Dopamine has the following dose-related effects: ## 2-10 mcg/kg/min: beta effects on heart, usually increases cardiac output without increasing heart rate or blood pressure. ## 10-20 mcg/kg/min: alpha peripheral effects cause peripheral vasoconstriction and increased blood pressure. '''Indications''' # Symptomatic hypoten...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 22:29, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page DIPHENHYDRAMINE (BENADRYL) (Created page with "'''Class''' Antihistamine '''Pharmacology and Actions''' # An antihistamine that blocks action of histamine released from the cells during an allergic reaction. # Direct CNS effects, which may be a stimulant or, more commonly, a depressant, depending on individual variation. # Anticholinergic, antiparkinsonian effect, which is used to treat acute dystonic reactions to antipsychotic drugs (Haldol,  Thorazine, Compazine, etc.). These reactions include oculogyric crisis...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 22:27, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page DEXTROSE 50% (Created page with "'''Class''' Carbohydrate '''Pharmacology and Actions''' # Glucose is the body's basic fuel and is required for cellular metabolism. A sudden drop in blood sugar levels will result in disturbances of normal metabolism, manifested clinically as a decrease in mental status, sweating, and tachycardia. Further decreases in blood sugar may result in coma, seizures, and cardiac arrhythmias. Serum glucose is regulated by insulin, which stimulates storage of excess glucose for...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 22:25, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page CALCIUM CHLORIDE (Created page with "'''Class''' Calcium Replacement '''Pharmacology and Actions''' # Ca++ is an essential component for proper functioning nervous, muscular, skeletal and endocrine systems # Positive inotrope & dromotrope '''Indications''' # Hypermagnesemia # Low serum calcium level # Overdose of calcium channel blockers # Hyperkalemic cardiac arrest # Tx of insect bites and stings, particularly black widow spiders and scorpions '''Contraindications''' # Hypersensitivity to the medic...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 22:23, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page ATROVENT (IPRATROPIUM) (Created page with "'''Class''' Anticholinergic '''Pharmacology and Actions''' # Bronchodilation # Dries respiratory tract secretions '''Indications''' # Bronchospasm related to asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema '''Contraindications''' # Hypersensitivity to this drug, atropine, soy, or peanuts. '''Precautions''' # Should not be used as the primary agent for treatment of bronchospasm # Use with caution in patients with coronary artery disease # Pulse, blood pressure, and EKG...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 22:21, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page ATROPINE (Created page with "'''Class''' Parasympatholytic (anticholinergic) '''Pharmacology and Actions''' # Increases heart rate (by blocking vagal influences). # Increases conduction through AV node. # Reduces motility and tone of GI tract. # Reduces action and tone of urinary bladder (may cause urinary retention). # Dilates pupils '''Note:''' This drug blocks cholinergic (vagal) influences already present. If there is little cholinergic stimulation present, effects will be minimal. '''Indic...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 22:19, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page ASPIRIN (ASA) (Created page with "'''Class''' Platelet inhibitor/Anti-inflammatory '''Pharmacology and Actions''' # ASA inhibits blood clotting. It inhibits the formation of thromboxane A2, a platelet aggregating, vasoconstricting prostaglandin. ASA in low doses, however, inhibits the production of thromboxane A2 in the platelet more than it does the production of prostacyclin in the endothelial cells. # Platelet aggregation has been implicated in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis contributing to th...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 22:18, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page AMIODARONE (CORDARONE) (Created page with "'''Class''' Antiarrhythmic agent '''Pharmacology and Actions''' # Suppresses ventricular ectopy and increases ventricular fibrillation threshold. # Noncompetitive blocker of alpha and beta adrenergic receptors which can cause: ## Negative chronotropic effects ## Negative inotropic effects (the effect on cardiac output by the negative inotropic effect is balanced by a decrease in afterload and increase in coronary blood flow, which in turn improves cardiac performance...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 22:16, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page ALBUTEROL (PROVENTIL, VENTOLIN) (Created page with "'''Class''' Sympathomimetic (B<sub>2</sub>Selective) '''Pharmacology and Actions''' # Has selective beta-adrenergic stimulating properties resulting in potent bronchodilation. # Rapid onset of action (under 5 minutes), and duration of action between 2 - 6 hours. '''Indications''' # For relief of bronchospasm in patients with obstructive airway disease (asthma, emphysema, COPD) or allergic reactions. '''Contraindications''' # Symptomatic tachycardia # Known hyperse...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 22:15, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page ADENOSINE (ADENOCARD) (Created page with "'''Class''' Antiarrhythmic '''Pharmacology and Actions''' # Adenosine is an endogenous nucleoside with antiarrhythmic activity. # Because of its short plasma half-life (less than 10 seconds with IV doses), the clinical effects of adenosine occur rapidly and are very brief. # Produces a transient slowing of the sinus rate # Has a depressant effect on the AV node. '''Indications''' # For termination of episodes of acute supraventricular tachycardia involving the AV-no...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 22:13, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page 6 - Drug Formulary (Created page with "ADENOSINE (ADENOCARD) ALBUTEROL (PROVENTIL, VENTOLIN) AMIODARONE (CORDARONE) ASPIRIN (ASA) ATROPINE ATROVENT (IPRATROPIUM) CALCIUM CHLORIDE DEXTROSE 50% DIPHENHYDRAMINE (BENADRYL) DOPAMINE (INTROPIN) EPINEPHRINE FENTANYL (SUBLIMAZE) GLUCAGON KETAMINE LIDOCAINE (XYLOCAINE) MAGNESIUM SULFATE VERSED (MIDAZOLAM) NARCAN (NALOXONE) NITROGLYCERIN ONDANSETRON (ZOFRAN) ROCURONIUM...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 22:10, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page 5-9 PUSH DOSE EPINEPHRINE (PARAMEDIC ONLY) (Created page with "'''MECHANISM OF ACTION:'''  Stimulates both Alpha– and Beta– Adrenergic receptors; causing bronchodilation, cardiac stimulation, and peripheral vasoconstriction. '''INDICATIONS:''' # Persistent hypotension with symptoms of hypo-perfusion, not responsive to IV fluids. # Severe anaphylaxis or asthma. '''CONTRAINDICATIONS:''' # None during cardiac arrest profound anaphylaxis or profound hypotension '''PRECAUTIONS:''' # May precipitate with sodium bicarbonate if...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 22:06, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page 5-8 TRANSCUTANEOUS PACING (PARAMEDIC ONLY) (Created page with "'''Clinical Indications:''' # Monitored heart rate less than 60 per minute with signs and symptoms of inadequate cerebral or cardiac perfusion such as: ## Severe chest pain ## Hypotension ## Pulmonary edema ## ALOC, disorientation, confusion, etc. # PEA, where the underlying rhythm is bradycardic and reversible causes have been treated. {| class="wikitable" |'''Paramedic -''' ''Perform/Confirm All Above Interventions'' |} # Attach standard four-lead monitor. # Apply d...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 22:04, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page 5-7 BROWN COUNTY EMS GUIDELINE-WEAPONS (Created page with "The purpose of this guideline is to outline common procedures for handling patients and/or family who under law may be carrying a concealed weapon.  The intent is to reduce potential risk of injury to emergency responders, healthcare workers, and the public while respecting the rights of the individual and preserving the property of the individual during patient care. '''Definition:''' Under the concealed carry law a '''weapon''' is described as a knife, firearm, or e...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 21:57, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page 5-6 NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKADE AS ADJUNCT TO ORAL INTUBATION: RAPID SEQUENCE INTUBATION (RSI) (Created page with "'''Purpose:''' To facilitate airway management in patients with respiratory insufficiency when attempts without paralysis are not successful and other means of adequately managing the airway are not available. This is not meant as a substitute for other appropriate therapeutic measures per standing operating procedures. Remember that difficult intubations due to anatomic difficulties are an absolute contra-indication to RSI! '''Appropriate Personnel''': EMT Paramedics i...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 21:52, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page 5-5 USE OF A NON-VISUALIZED AIRWAY (COMBITUBE) (Created page with "'''Purpose:''' To provide an adequate airway for patients with respiratory or ventilatory insufficiency. This procedure may be performed by any appropriately trained and certified First Responder or licensed EMT operating under the Brown County EMS Protocols. '''Indications:''' # Cardiac arrest from any cause # Respiratory arrest with no gag reflex # Unconscious patient with inadequate respiration and no gag reflex '''Contraindications:''' # Patient has an active gag...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 21:49, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page 5-4 INTRAOSSEOUS INFUSION (Created page with "'''Purpose:''' To provide a route of access for administration of fluids and medications in life threatening situations where venous access using peripheral veins is unavailable or has been unsuccessful. '''Indications''': Patient must meet '''all''' of the following criteria # Unstable, life threatening situation, including cardiac arrest # Inability to establish peripheral venous access in a timely manner '''Contraindications:''' Do not use if the patient has any of...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 21:46, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page 5-3 INTRANASAL MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION (Created page with "'''General Information:''' * The Mucosal Atomization Device (MAD) can be used for the administration of Fentanyl, Midazolam, and Nalaxone in the event an IV has not or cannot be initiated. * Prior to using the intranasal route of administration, inspect the patient’s nostrils for significant amounts of blood or mucous discharge.  The presence of these will limit the medication absorption.  Suctioning the nasal passage prior to delivery and/or alternative delivery o...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 21:45, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page 5-2 CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE (CPAP) (Created page with "'''Purpose:''' To rapidly improve vital signs, gas exchange, reduce the work of breathing, decrease the sense of dyspnea, and decrease the need for endotracheal intubation in patients who suffer from shortness of breath from asthma, COPD, pulmonary edema, CHF, and pneumonia. In patients with CHF, CPAP improves hemodynamics by reducing left ventricular preload and afterload. '''Appropriate Personnel''': EMT Basics, EMT IV Tech, EMT Intermediate and EMT Paramedic '''Incl...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 21:42, 3 April 2022 Cgabryszek talk contribs created page 5-1 SEMI-AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR USE (Created page with "'''General Considerations''' * Take body substance isolation precautions en route to the scene. * Initiate immediate ALS backup as appropriate * Preparation for transport of patient should begin immediately as staffing allows. * The patient should be transported when one of the following has occurred: * The patient regains a pulse * Two (2) shocks have been delivered by EMS staff * Per medical control recommendation * All contact with the patient must be avoided during...") Tag: Visual edit
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