Assault + Near drowning Flashcards
1
Q
Management of sexual assault
A
STI check, also check again in 3 months
Serum bHCG
Give azithromycin + ceftriaxone IM
Pregnancy prophylaxis offered (levonorgestrel)
2
Q
Management of bites
A
Clean + culture wound
Prophylactic abx = any wound to hand or if any RF are present
3
Q
1st line abx for human/ dog/ cat bites
A
Amoxicillin + clavulanic acid
4
Q
What are the 5 types of reactions to stings?
A
Local Large local Systemic Toxic Unusual
5
Q
Complications of near drowning
A
Lung damage Hypoxemia Hypoxic encephalopathy Volume shifts Electrolyte abnormalities Hemolysis Rhabdomyolysis DIC
6
Q
Management of near drowning
A
Intensive respiratory care = ventilator assistance/ intubation/ CPAP
NG suction for vomiting
Bronchodilators
