Air Methods Exam 2023 Solved 100%
ABG results - ANSWER-Oxygenation PCO2 35-45 SVO2 60-75 % PO2 80-100 Vt : 8-10mL kg HCO3 22-26 How do you open an airway? - ANSWER-Manual airway techniques come first Jaw thrust if C - spine + OPA- use - ANSWER-for unresponsive patients without a gag reflex NPA- use - ANSWER-for patients with decreased LOC , but not unresponsive Contraindicated in facial Fx OBSTETRIC ASSESSMENT - ANSWER-CO increased by 50 % OB assessment - ANSWER-Increased risk for PE Increased risk for shock Up to 80 of fetal mortality is caused by maternal shock Fundal height measurement - ANSWER-Belly button : 20wks Last rib 36wks Costal margin 36wks Stages of Pregnancy - ANSWER-Stage 1 : Onset of labor through full cervical dilation Stage 2 : Full cervical dilation through delivery Stage 3 : delivery of newborn through delivery of placenta Stage 4 : Recovery of mother NEONATAL ASSESSMENT Normal Vital Signs - ANSWER-Respirations 40-60 SpO2 : 93 % Pulse 100-180 bpm Temp 98-100 36.7-37.8 GLU 45mg Neonatal emergencies - ANSWER-Bradycardia: usually caused from hypoxia CPR for less than 60bpm Premature newborn - ANSWER-born prior to 37 weeks of gestation Neonatal hypovolemia - ANSWER-Leading cause of shock Fluids at 10ml/kg over 5-10mins Neonatal seizure - ANSWER-D10 for hypoglycemia Neonatal fever - ANSWER-To for sepsis or meningitis No cold packs
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