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Wisconsin Emergency Medical Services Protocols
… care if traumatic injury suspected. [See Spinal Care Guideline] 5. Primary survey (Airway, Breathing, Circulation (ABC) is cited below; although there are specific circumstances where Circulation, Airway, Breathing (CAB) may be indicated, such as for cardiac arrest, or Massive hemorrhage, Airway, … these devices, maintain the flow of prescribed oxygen, and reposition the head and/or neck b. Breathing i. Evaluate rate, breath sounds, accessory muscle use, retractions, patient … -
WI Standardized Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Curriculum: Core Content and Advanced Skills
… of dealing with death and dying 1. Attempt to resuscitate patients without a pulse or not breathing unless: a. Do not resuscitate (DNR) order that meets local guidelines is present at … e. Firefighter’s carry 3. Urgent moves a. Patients with altered mental status b. Inadequate breathing or shock c. Other situations that are potentially dangerous to the patient 4. … airway at all times j. Consider the use of oxygen by non- rebreather mask k. Reassess airway, breathing, and circulation frequently 1.0 – Preparatory 2013 WI EMR Curriculum 1.3 – Workforce … -
Emergency Medical Services Standards and Procedures of Practical Skills Manual
… the patient’s torso. The patient should be in a position to protect airway and facilitate breathing. SKILLS: A. BLANKET DRAG 1. Place patient on blanket 2. Drag blanket in direction of … COMBITUBE® (ETC) 1. INSERTION a. Reconfirm assessment of absent or inadequate breathing without a gag reflex b. Determine cuff integrity 1) Inflate cuffs 2) Disconnect … normal curvature of the pharynx f. Suction as necessary g. Monitor the patient’s airway and breathing closely h. Provide high-flow oxygen via non-rebreather mask i. Consider nasopharyngeal … -
Wisconsin Standardized Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Curriculum: Core Content
… of dealing with death and dying 1. Attempt to resuscitate patients without a pulse or not breathing unless: a. Do not resuscitate (DNR) order that meets local guidelines is present at … e. Firefighter’s carry 3. Urgent moves a. Patients with altered mental status b. Inadequate breathing or shock c. Other situations that are potentially dangerous to the patient 4. … airway at all times j. Consider the use of oxygen by non- rebreather mask k. Reassess airway, breathing, and circulation frequently 1.0 – Preparatory 2013 WI EMR Core Content Curriculum 1.3 – … -
EMS: EMT Curriculum
… to EMS Education (edited version 2011) (1) Hazardous material suits (2) Self contained breathing apparatus c. Hazardous materials scenes are controlled by specialized HazMat teams d. … (urgent move) when there is immediate threat to life a. Altered mental status b. Inadequate breathing c. Shock 3. If there is no threat to life, the patient should be moved when ready for … the left) without twisting the body 2. A patient with chest pain or discomfort or difficulty breathing should sit in a position of comfort as long as hypotension is not present 3. A patient … -
Wisconsin Standards and Procedures of Practical Skills Manual: Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Curriculum - Advanced Skills
… thirty (30) seconds prior to attempting placement. 3. Patient must have inadequate or absent breathing. 4. Patient must not have a gag reflex and no foreign body airway obstruction. 5. All … COMBITUBE (ETC) 1. INSERTION a. Reconfirm assessment of absent or inadequate breathing without a gag reflex b. Determine cuff integrity. 1. Inflate cuffs. 2. Disconnect … normal curvature of the pharynx. 7. Suction as necessary. 8. Monitor the patient’s airway and breathing closely. 9. Provide high-flow oxygen via non-rebreather mask. 10. Consider … -
Wisconsin EMS Protocols - Field Version 1
… EMT-R] and/or cervical collar [EMR-O; EMT-R] if trauma. 5. Conduct a primary survey. (Airway, breathing, circulation is cited below; although there are specific circumstances where circulation, airway, breathing may be indicated such as cardiac arrest or major arterial bleeding.) a. Airway (assess … • For obstructed airway, laryngectomy, or tracheostomy, go to Airway Management guideline. b. Breathing i. Evaluate rate, breath sounds, accessory muscle use, retractions, patient … -
Wisconsin Standards and Procedures of Practical Skills Manual: Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Curriculum - Core Skills
… Return flowmeter control to “off” position. II. PATIENT POSITIONING (Non-trauma, unresponsive, breathing patient) IMPORTANT POINTS FOR PATIENT POSITIONING (Non-trauma, unresponsive, breathing patient) : 1. Use appropriate body substance isolation precautions. 2. This position … enough to make chest rise visibly. 4. The bag-valve-mask may be used on patients who are not breathing or patients who are breathing but not exchanging adequate amounts of air. 5. This … -
Anaphylaxis and IM Epinephrine Administration by the WI EMR
… Asphyxia: suffocation as a result of blockage of the airway Dyspnea: labored or difficult breathing Epinephrine: hormone released from the adrenal glands that activates several tissues in … Pupils dilate Blood sugar level increases Blood pressure increases Heart rate increases Breathing rate increases Epinephrine Underused in EMS The Use of Epinephrine for Out-of-Hospital … 21 Respiratory Signs & Symptoms Shortness of breath Swelling and/or spasm Rapid and/or labored breathing, use of accessory muscles, prolonged expirations, hypoventilation, decreased lung … -
Wisconsin Advanced EMT Curriculum - 2012
… c. Hilus 6. Structure and function of the alveoli and pulmonary capillaries 7. Mechanism of breathing a. Mechanical Ventilation i. Mechanism of inhalation a) Inspiration b) Phrenic nerve c) … potential hazard a. Steel-toe boots b. Helmets c. Heat-resistant outerwear d. Self-contained breathing apparatus e. Leather gloves AFFECTIVE OBJECTIVES: At the completion of this unit, the … 2. Responsive patient – Is the patient talking or crying? a. Yes – Assess for adequacy of breathing b. No – Open airway D. Breathing status 1. Patient responsive a. Breathing is adequate … -
Wisconsin EMS Intermediate Curriculum - 2012
… Sub-Q 1 Simulated IM or Sub-Q 2 Clinical / Field / HPS Intranasal 2 Simulated Nebulized Breathing Treatment Includes: hand-held, face mask, and in-line 1 Simulated 2 Clinical / Field / … c. Hilus 6. Structure and function of the alveoli and pulmonary capillaries 7. Mechanism of breathing a. Mechanical Ventilation i. Mechanism of inhalation a) Inspiration b) Phrenic nerve c) … potential hazard a. Steel-toe boots b. Helmets c. Heat-resistant outerwear d. Self-contained breathing apparatus e. Leather gloves C 6.1.2.6 – Discuss scene management given multiple … -
Registered Nurse to EMT-Basic: Transition Course
… of Transportation b) Protective clothing (1) Hazardous material suits (2) Self Contained Breathing Apparatus c) Hazardous materials scenes are controlled by specialized HazMat teams d) … (urgent move) when there is immediate threat to life a) Altered mental status b) Inadequate breathing c) Shock 3. If there is no threat to life, the patient should be moved when ready for … the left) without twisting the body 2. A patient with chest pain or discomfort or difficulty breathing should sit in a position of comfort as long as hypotension is not present 3. A patient … -
EMS: TB Testing and Guidelines
… mask, when possible, to cover a person’s active cough. Wear N-95 respirators to prevent breathing in TB droplets. Use the ambulance ventilation system in non-recirculating mode with the … -
Sample Medical Guideline - Law Enforcement Guidelines: Intranasal Narcan (Naloxone) Administration
… • Poor Respiratory Status - Inability to maintain adequate respiratory effort (i.e., SLOW breathing that is less than eight (8) breaths/minute); OR, displays signs of cyanosis (i.e, … -
Wisconsin Paramedic Curriculum - 2011
… HPS 2 Clinical / Field / HPS Intranasal 2 Simulated 2 Simulated Nebulized Breathing Treatment Includes: hand-‐held, face mask, and in-‐line 1 Simulated 2 … Technique 10. Urgent move a. Indications i. Altered mental status ii. Inadequate breathing iii. Shock (hypoperfusion) b. Technique 11. Non-‐urgent moves – indication … spine injury b. A patient with chest pain or discomfort or difficulty breathing c. A patient with suspected spine injury d. Pregnant patient with … -
EMS System Responsibilities Module 5
… Rapid Treatment • The START method of triage is simple and fast o First, assess ventilation (breathing) o Next, assess perfusion (circulation) o Then, assess mental status • Tag the patient … EMS Medial Director’s Course 27 EMS System Responsibilities Module Five Ventilation Not Breathing Breathing Reposition Airway Breathing? No Yes Deceased (Black) Immediate (Red) >30 per minute <30 … -
EMS Clinical and Field Training - Minimum Competencies / Experiences
… Simulated Sub-Q 1 Simulated 1 Simulated 1 Simulated 1 Simulated IM or Sub-Q 2 2 2 2 Nebulized Breathing Treatment (includes hand-held, face mask, and in-line) 1 Simulated AND 2 1 Simulated …