EMR Metrics

What is the normal heart rate for an adult?

60 - 100 bpm

Greater than 100 BPM

tachycardia

Less than 60 BPM

bradycardia

What is the normal systolic blood pressure for an adult?

90-140 mmHg

Greater than 140 mmHg

hypertension

Less than 90 mmHg

hypotension

How long can a vacuum stay inside an adult?

15 seconds

How long can a vacuum stay inside an child?

10 seconds

How long can a vacuum stay inside an baby?

5 seconds

What is the normal resting breathing rate for an adult?

12 - 20 breaths per minute

What is the CPR ratio for adults?

30:2

What is the CPR ratio for children and babies?

15:2

What is the flow rate for a nasal canulla?

2-6

What is the flow rate for a nonbreathing mask?

10-15

What is the ideal oxygen saturation?

94-100%

What is the flow rate for a bag mask device?

15-25

How many mg of nitro are you allowed to administer at a time?

.4 mg

How many doses of nitro can you give?

3

What are the contradictions to administering nitro?

90mmHg, unconscious, ED medications, not prescribed

What is the doasge for asprin?

Four 81 mg tablet or one 325 mg tablet

What is the average blood glucose level?

80-120 mg/dL

Less than 60 mg/dL

hypoglycemia

Greater than 300 mg/dL

hyperglycemia

What is the heart rate of the child?

70-150 BPM

What is the heart rate of an infant?

100-150 BPM