Altered sensation/appearance Flashcards
1
Q
Sign of stroke?
A
Immediate emergency care
2
Q
Altered sensation?have they had recent treatment?
A
yes - advise contact provider if symptoms worsen
No - urgent care
3
Q
Abnormal appearance?
A
Swelling or lump?
Yes - has it increased in size or become ulcerated?
No - red or white speckled lesion or pigmented area?
4
Q
Yes increased in size lump / ulcerated?
A
Then refer to urgent care, local access rapid pathway
No, swelling pathway
5
Q
Yes/No red or white speckled appearance
A
- non urgent care
Yes
- more than 3 weeks?
Yes, urgent care, no, non urgent care
