Aeromed Flashcards
What category of patient is considered urgent?
P1 - 24 hrs
What category of patient is known as priority?
P2 48 hrs
What category of patient is routine?
P3 - 7 days
What illness or injuries categorises a patient as P1 - Urgent?
•Life, Limb or function saving treatment
•to prevent complications of serious illness
• To avoid serious permanent disability
What illness or injuries categorises a patient as P2 - Priority (48hrs)
•Specialist treatment not available locally
• Pt liable to suffer unnecessary pain or disability if not evacuated without delay
What illness or injury categorises a patient as Routine -P3 7 days?
•Treatment available locally but prognosis benefits evacuation on a routine flight.
What level of care does a DEPENDENCY 1 Pt require?
•Ventilation
•Monitoring (CVP/ICP)
•Cardiac Monitoring
•Chest drain
What level of care does a DEPENDENCY 2 Pt require?
•Regular frequent monitoring
•O2
•Combination IV infusions
What level of care does a DEPENDENCY 3 Pt require?
•Simple Nursing Care
•Simple O2 therapy
•IV infussion
•Urinary Catheter
What level of care does a DEPENDENCY 4 Pt require?
•Mobility assistance
•Bodily functions
•Feeding/Drinking
What Pt is considered CLASS 1?
Psychiatric
What Pt is considered CLASS 2?
Stretcher patient
What Pt is considered CLASS 3?
Seated patient
What Pt is considered CLASS 4?
Unescorted
What Pt is considered CLASS 5?
Unescorted pts travelling for outpatient appointments
