EMD - Emergency Medical Dispatch Obstetric and Pediatric Emergency Protocols Questions and Answers Flashcards
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During an obstetric call, the caller reports the umbilical cord is visible before the baby emerges. What is this condition?
Answer: Umbilical cord prolapse
Umbilical cord prolapse occurs when the cord precedes the baby and is a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate EMD action.
What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for single-rescuer infant CPR?
Answer: 30:2
Single-rescuer infant CPR uses a 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio, identical to the ratio used for adult CPR.
When should an EMD begin providing pre-arrival instructions for a pediatric febrile seizure call?
Answer: Immediately upon learning the child is having a seizure
Pre-arrival seizure management instructions must begin immediately to protect the child and guide the caller regardless of cause or age.
A caller reports a 2-year-old who ingested household chemicals. After dispatch, what should the EMD do?
Answer: Provide pre-arrival instructions per poisoning protocol, referencing Poison Control guidance
EMDs must follow poisoning protocols which include pre-arrival instructions and may incorporate Poison Control guidance; inducing vomiting is contraindicated for chemical ingestion.
For a premature birth where the baby is delivered before EMS arrives, what is the most critical care concern?
Answer: The premature newborn is at high risk for hypothermia
Premature newborns lack insulating body fat and are highly vulnerable to rapid heat loss, making warmth a critical pre-arrival priority.
What infant airway difference is important to communicate when giving CPR instructions to a caller?
Answer: The infant's head should be tilted only slightly to avoid airway collapse
An infant's airway is pliable, so a neutral or slight tilt is recommended; over-extension can actually collapse the airway.
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