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Paramedic Formulas
Question | Answer |
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What is the ETT size formula for pt's under 8 years uncuffed? | (Age/4) + 4 |
What is the ETT size formula for pt's over 8 years cuffed? | (Age/4)+3 |
What is the formula for ETT insertion depth? | (Age/2)+12 |
Max HR formula for peds. | 150-(ageX5) |
Resp rate formula for peds? | 40-(agex2) |
Systolic BP for peds formula? | (ageX2)+90mmhg |
Formula for estimating weight in under 12 and equal to 12 months? | 4+ (age in months/2) |
Mesenteric adenitis is often mistaken for acute appendicitis. What is Mesenteric adenitis? | Inflammation of the mesenteric lymph nodes in the abdomen |
Formula for estimating weight in 1-9yrs? | (Age in years X2)+10 |
Formula for estimating weight in 10-14 yrs | Age in years X3 |