EMT

Nasal Cannula

Oxygen delivery device with flow rates of 2-6 liters per minute.

Simple Mask

Oxygen delivery device without a reservoir bag with flow rates of 6-10 liters per minute.

NRM

Non-Rebreather Mask; an oxygen delivery device with a reservoir bag with flow rates of 10-15 liters per minute.

CPAP

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure; oxygen delivery device with flow rates depending on settings up to a maximum of 25 liters per minute.

BVM

Bag-Valve-Mask; oxygen delivery device with a flow rate of 15 liters per minute.

Nebulizer

An oxygen delivery device with flow rates of 6-8 liters per minute for delivering medication.

Respiratory Distress

Condition characterized by difficulty breathing with symptoms including rapid breathing and changes in skin color.

Symptoms of Respiratory Distress

Rapid breathing, increased effort to breathe, and changes in skin color.

Treatment for Respiratory Distress

Includes oxygen therapy, medications, monitoring of vital signs.

Respiratory Failure

Severe form of respiratory distress characterized by decreased oxygen saturation.

Symptoms of Respiratory Failure

Slow or absent breathing, abnormal lung sounds, cyanosis.

Treatment for Respiratory Failure

Includes ventilation support, CPAP, IV medications, fluid management, aggressive monitoring.

Aspirin

Medication used in suspected acute coronary syndrome to inhibit platelet aggregation and blood clotting.

Indications for Aspirin

Symptoms secondary to suspected acute coronary syndrome.

Contraindications for Aspirin

Severe allergic reaction, active gastrointestinal bleeding, pediatric patients.

Zofran

Medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting.

Mechanism of Action for Zofran

Serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist.

Acetaminophen

Medication used for mild to moderate pain and fever.

Contraindications for Acetaminophen

Hypersensitivity, hepatic impairment, suicide attempt.

Narcan

Medication used for reversal of suspected opioid-induced CNS respiratory depression.

Indications for Narcan

Suspected opioid or clonidine-induced CNS respiratory depression.

Epinephrine

Catecholamine used to treat anaphylaxis by dilating bronchioles and constricting blood vessels.

Atrovent

Adjunct bronchodilator that prevents smooth muscle constriction.

Patients on Dialysis

Individuals who undergo hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis for waste removal.

SAMPLE

A mnemonic for assessing patient history including Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, and Events leading up.

OPQRST

A mnemonic for asking questions about pain: Onset, Provocation, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time.