NYC REMAC Protocols and Gops Exam with Complete Solutions

NYC REMAC Protocols and Gops Exam with Complete Solutions Patients are considered to have a tension pneumothorax if they have the following criteria: ANSWER absent or decreased breath sounds on the affected side AND Any of the following: severe dsypnea or tachypnea cyanosis or hypoxia hypotension Appropriate sites for needle decompression ANSWER -second intercostal space on the midclavicular line -fifth intercostal space on the anterior axillary line Adult-sized catheter for needle decompression ANSWER 14 gauge 3.25 in pediatric sized needle catherer for decompression ANSWER 18-20 gauge needle 0.8-1.6 inches how long should the catheter be held in place to allow for air to decompress? ANSWER 5-10 seconds how many needle decompression attempts are you allowed? ANSWER 2, each on the same side but at a new site