1. Emergencies Flashcards
1
Q
How should near drowning me Mx?
A
- Pt in prone position when out of water
- Give 100% oxygen
- Suspect hypothermia
- CPR against heard surface
- Maintain c-spine immobilisation
2
Q
What are the causal theories of sudden infant death syndrome?
A
Obstructive apnoea:
- inhalation of milk
- airway oedema
- passive smoking
Central apnoea:
- faulty CO2 drive
- prematurity
- brainstem gliosis
Others:
- long QT interval
- staph infection
- overheating
- increased vagal tone or Magnesium increase
- immature diaphragm
3
Q
What are burns and scalds, how do they present and what is a DDx?
A
Burn = damage to the skin or other body parts caused by extreme heat, flame, contact with heated objects, or chemicals
Scald = burn with hot liquid or steam
S+S =
- superficial 1st = red without blisters
- partial thickness 2nd = red, yellow/white, blister
- full thickness 3rd = stiff, white/brown, no blanching
- 4th = black, charred
DDx = accidental injury, child abuse
