Signs of Cocaine Use Bvm

Section V
C. Drug use: Phenylpropanolamine, amphetamines, Cocaine. C. Ventilatory effort: accessory muscle use, forward position, hyperinflation, pursed lips. D. Neurologic signs: slurred speech be able to ventilate with mouth-to-mouth, pocket mask, or BVM. … Document Viewer

Airway Management
Of sedation and paralysis?” “Post-intubation” Use a one third therapeutic dose of benzo and non-depolarizing paralytic when any signs of patient fixed tongues Down syndrome – large tongue Four Types of Airways BVM Homozygous : 1 in 3000 pts Acquired Organophosphate poisoning Cocaine use … Fetch Here

CHANGE OF HOSPITAL DESTINATION
Determine history of therapeutic drug use (antipsychotics); history of substance abuse (cocaine, amphetamines, etc.) Poor skin turgor. Signs of hypovolemic shock Edema may cause patient's airway to close almost instantly without warning signs. Be prepared to Assist ventilation with BVM … Get Document

UNIT TERMINAL OBJECTIVE
(2) Chest compression (in addition to assisted ventilation with BVM) 6-2.94 Demonstrate an appropriate technique for measuring pediatric vital signs. (P-2) 6-2.95 Demonstrate the use of a Infants of mothers who used cocaine, methadone or heroin during pregnancy … Doc Retrieval

CHEST PAIN
Baseline vital signs including mental status/GCS when appropriate. Check for history of illicit drugs such as Cocaine and Methamphetamine use. Consider tier with ALS service for paralytics if teeth are clenched and unable to use BVM. … Read Content

Minnesota Pre-Hospital Pediatric ALS Guidelines
F. COCAINE (1) Assist ventilations using a BVM, high-flow (100%) oxygen and nasal or oral airway. (b) If signs of shock persist, repeat fluid bolus to maximum total of 60 ml/kg. … Fetch Document

Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine > Section 3: Resuscitative …
Also, patients recently abusing amphetamines or cocaine may have a prolonged duration the tongue may limit the physician to nasal techniques or surgical airways that use the cricothyroid membrane. The BVM therapy should be initiated rapidly in the ED in patients with definite acute signs of … Fetch Document

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Summary of Major AHA Changes 2006 Protocol Update Advanced Life Support – Adults Recommended use No response in 30 seconds ? BVM 40 to 60 breaths per minute. Toxicology 4.25.7 – CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS Essentially unchanged. 4.25.8 – COCAINE … Document Retrieval

Basic Exam 2012
C. Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Alcohol C. Assist ventilations with a BVM since the DNR is not effective until the cessation of You have a patient with obvious signs/symptoms of a stroke, with initial onset 30 minutes ago, and … Fetch Full Source

Testing Tips Report
You can measure signs associated with anxiety, such as rapid heart rate or breathing. Be sure to use good body mechanics even while practicing moving. A patient who is using illicit drugs such as cocaine or amphetamines may … Retrieve Full Source

571st MEDICAL COMPANY (AA)
Be especially careful about positive pressure ventilations (use of the BVM) with children and infants. REASSESS VITAL SIGNS (1: 1,000) 0. 3 cc S.Q. FOR family history of heart disease (parents or siblings under age 55 years), tobacco use, and cocaine or … Content Retrieval

4202/5202
Patients of any age with suspected cocaine abuse and chest pain. If 12 lead ECG indicates signs of ischemia / possible STEMI or is normal/non- oxygen, positive pressure Bag Valve Mask (BVM), even if patient remains … Read Content

Working Draft Document
May use BVM to bag the neb into the patient. Cardiac monitoring (may be post administration if delay to EKG) is required for all patients EMS care providers should be aware of the signs and effects of cocaine, amphetamines, depressants, hallucinogens and alcohol. … Retrieve Document

Street Drugs
Anxiety Hypertension Tachycardia Dysrhythmia (SVT and V-tach) Seizures Chest Pain- AMI Cocaine– Management ABC’s Oxygenate (15L NRB or BVM if Marijuana- Street Names Marijuana Marijuana- Signs and Symptoms Marijuana- Management Cocaine Cocaine– Street Names Cocaine Cocaine– Signs and … Doc Retrieval

Nontraumatic Neuro Emergencies
– Stimulant drugs of abuse (amphetamines, cocaine) • Pulse oximetry (hypoxia) • Signs of alcohol or drug use – BVM assistance • Prevent injury – Scene safety … Return Doc

SECTION 2
Cocaine can be taken in may different ways. Can lead to If patient is unresponsive, use airway adjunct. Suctioning is critical; poisoned patients may vomit. BVM may be needed. Monitor vital signs en route. 5. Emergency medical care a. Use same care as for a patient on a … Access Content