Blood components and functions (4)

1. Red - oxygen to/Co2 away/color

2. White - protects against infection

3. Plasma - carries cells and nutrients through the body

4. Platelets - formation of blood clots

Stridor

A harsh, hight-pitched sound heard on inspiration. Typically associated with an upper airway infection, allergic reaction, or burn.

 Respiratory rates for adult, child, and infant

12 to 20

15 to 30

25 to 50

Flailed segment

three or more ribs broken in two places

What classifies as a narrow pulse pressure?

Less than 30

Capillary refill

pts less than 6 y/o

 Status asthmaticus

a severe, prolonges asthma attack

Common side effect of BC pills

 Pulmonary embolism.

Acute. Sharp, stabbing pain in chest. Tachypnea. Hypotension. Tachycardic. Cool, clammy skin. Anxious.

Most common cause of seizures in kids 6 months to 3 years.

Fever. Called febrile serizures.

 The only contraindication for administering the patients epinephrine during an allergic reaction.

There are NO contraindications.

Dosage for Activated Charcoal

1 gram per kilogram

A Carbon Monoxide poisoning patient displays this skin color.

Cherry red.

Tx for chemicals in the eye.

Flush with water for 20 minutes, then transport. Continue flushing en route.