20 Questions
Which intervention is NOT part of the primary survey for drowning/near drowning cases?
Furosemide
What is the adult dose of Naloxone for IV administration?
0.4mg
Which phase of epilepsy is characterized by unconsciousness and muscle rigidity?
Tonic
What is the recommended adult dose of Midazolam for IV or IM administration?
5mg at a time
Which type of traumatic brain injury is mentioned in the text?
Concussion
What is the recommended adult dose of Furosemide for unconsciousness or fainting in drowning/near drowning cases?
1 mg/kg
What are the primary causes of unconsciousness or fainting in drowning/near drowning cases?
Congenital, Metabolic, Infection, Neoplastic, Trauma, Degenerative, Vascular, Toxins (CMINTDVT)
What are the general/core interventions in the primary survey for drowning/near drowning cases?
Airway - OPT & Lateral, Oxygen (98% @ 12L per minute), Monitor (SATS / ECG – faxed to Doctor), IV Access (1000 ml / 10 dropper /16 g), HGT
What is the recommended adult dose of Naloxone for IV administration in epilepsy cases?
0.4mg
What are the core interventions in the primary survey for epilepsy cases?
Hazards (remove obstacles), Airway (Lateral & OPT), Oxygen (40% @ 8l per minute), Monitor (SATS / ECG), IV Access (200 ml / 60 dropper /18 g), Heamogluco Test
What are the signs and symptoms of croup?
Barking cough, stridor, pyrexia
What is the treatment for croup?
ALS (Standby), nebulise, appropriate pharmacology medications
What are the signs and symptoms of asthma?
Tripod position, expiratory wheeze, accessory muscles use in breathing, talking (sentence/phrases/words/silent)
What are the primary survey/core interventions for asthma?
Encourage expiration, nebulise, monitor (SATS/ECG), prepare IV access (18G/Instopper)
What are the types of COPD?
Chronic bronchitis, emphysema
Which viral infection commonly affects children and causes a barking cough and stridor?
Croup
What is the recommended adult dose of Salbutamol for nebulization in asthma cases?
5 mg
What are the two main types of COPD mentioned in the text?
Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema
What is the recommended child dose of Ipratropium Bromide for nebulization in asthma cases?
0.25 mg
What is the primary symptom of croup mentioned in the text?
Barking cough
This quiz covers specific treatment for drowning and near drowning incidents, including intubation and ventilation, appropriate pharmacology medications and dosages for adults and children, as well as the primary survey and general interventions for unconsciousness and fainting. Test your knowledge on essential ALS interventions for these situations.
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