Summary AIR METHODS CC Paramedic

AIR METHODS CC Paramedic

ABG - BE - ANS--2 - 3 MeQ/L



ABG - PA02 - ANS-80-100mm HG



ABG - PaCO2 range - ANS-35-45 mm HG



ABG - PH - ANS-7.35-7.45 mm HG



Beta blocker: Labetalol - ANS-Dose - 0.25mg/kg initial dose



Indicated: HTN



Beta blocker: Metropolol - ANS-Dose - 5mg q 5



Indicated: HTN, CHF, angina, MI, Tachy



Beta blockers: treat? - ANS-Puts the breaks on the heart. Slows all aspects of heart function



BIPAP - ANS-2 different pressures

- ventilates patient with COPD to get rid of increased CO2 and also oxygenate

- Emphysema, Chronic bronchitis are also indicated for this



Cardiogenic Shock - ANS-Pump problem



Causes:

Myocarditis, MI TX, Congenital heart defects, arrhythmias, valve issues

, S/S: Low BP, Low CO, High SVR, tachy



Cardiogenic Shock TX - ANS-Treat underlying cause

02

Small amounts of fluid

Vasopressors



CBC: Hematocrit - what do high and low values indicate? - ANS-High value = dehydrated?

Low value = anemia or blood loss?



CBC: Hematocrit - what is the normal range? - ANS-Normal value = 41-50%



CBC: Hemoglobin (Hgb) - what do high and low values indicate? - ANS-High value = smoking?

Low value = anemia or blood loss?



CBC: Hemoglobin (Hgb) - what is the normal range? - ANS-Normal Value: 14-17.5 G /DL



CBC: RBC - what do high and low values indicate? - ANS-High value = polycythemia or high altitude

Low value = cancer or bone marrow suppression



CBC: RBC - what is the normal range? - ANS-Normal value = 3.9-5.5 million mm3



CBC: WBC - what do high and low values indicate? - ANS-High value = infection, anemia, steroid use

Low value = viral infection or immunodeficiency



CBC: WBC - what is the normal range? - ANS-Normal value = 4500-11000



Chornotrope: Amiodarone - ANS-Dose - 150mg IV over 10 minutes in 50ml bag of D5W