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Prepare for the Loyola EMS System Entry Exam with this comprehensive study guide. Designed for EMT students, paramedics, and prehospital care professionals, this resource provides practice questions, verified answers, and detailed explanations to help you master essential EMS concepts and excel on the entry exam. Key features include: Comprehensive coverage of EMS system entry topics, including patient assessment, trauma and medical emergencies, airway management, and emergency protocols Practice questions with verified answers to reinforce learning and ensure exam readiness Step-by-step explanations to enhance understanding, retention, and practical application Exam-focused strategies to improve accuracy, confidence, and test performance Practical guidance for real-world prehospital care scenarios and emergency response Ideal for learners aiming to strengthen EMS knowledge, excel in Loyola EMS System entry requirements, and achieve top scores, this guide is the ultimate preparation tool for aspiring prehospital care professionals.

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Sudden increase in ETCO2 during an Possible ROSC
arrest

Heat Emergencies Discontinue rapid cooling if shivering occurs

Region 8 in Roman Numerals VIII

Medical Director Mark E. Cichon

Dopamine Max Dose for Cardiogenic 5-20mcg/kg/min.
Shock

Calcium Channel Blocker OD 1mg Glucagon slow IVP

Ventilation for Head Injury PT Ventilate to target EtCO2 of 30 mmhg

TOR and Time of Death Can only be called in the field by ER Physician

Living Will May not be honored by EMS

Downgrading of ALS Care Once initiated, cannot be downgraded without approval from Medical Co

Time Sensitive PT's Determined by red clock in SMO

-Parent/caregiver actions at time of the event
Important info to relay to ER for BRUE -what resuscitative measures were taken
-Prior hx of similar events

, Unique trait to note for LVAD PT's They do not have a pulse

Treatment for Stable Wide Complex 150mg Amiodarone IV/IO over 10 min.
Tachycardia

Treatment for snake bites Allow PT to lie flat and avoid as much movement as possible

In Water: Start rescue breathing/ventulations
Drowning Arrest
Out of water: Begin CPR, dry PT and apply AED/Defib pads and check rhy

High Fever (over 100.4 Call Sepsis Alert

Angioedema Contraindication of Albuterol

Best practice for peds on ventilator Use caregivers as reference

Peds PT's on ventilator with DIB Disconnect ventilator and give high flow o2 via BVM

Peds Nerve Agent Exposure Peds require more than 1 Mark One Kit

Age cap for peds 15

Specialty Transport Requires more than just extended extrication time

6ml NS Nebulizer for stable
Treatment for adult Epiglottitis
3mg EPI 1:1,000 nebulizer for unstable

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