Critical care paramedic questions with correct answers
When should you perform the intubation during RSI? When the waveform etco2 is flat- meaning the NMBA is working and the diaphragm has stopped. NG tube during RSI? No clamp, continuous suction Nitrogen washout Apply high flow 02 to prepare for intubation and washout the N2. Who gets atropine during RSI and why? Pediatric patients <2-3 y/o prior to RSI. Pediatric patients cardiac output is rate dependent. Pediatric patients are not able to raise inotropy. Atropine will help prevent with bradycardia. Atropine dose 0.02 mg/kg. Max dose: 0.5 mg What can you do if pediatric patient has Low BP prior to RSI? Push presssors
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