Assessing And Stabilising Flashcards
1
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Class I
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Cardiopulmonary arrest Respiratory arrest Status epilepticus Penetrating thoracic wound Severe GDV Severe trauma
*Patients about to die or dying and need to be seen within SECONDS
2
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Class II
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Slightly less critical than class I: Severe dyspnea Shock Toxicity Penetrating abdominal wounds Hemorrhage Head trauma Pericardial effusion Moderate to severe pain
*Seen in mins. They present alive but are teetering on a fine line where any stress can push them over
3
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Class III
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Trauma without shock or altered mentation Open fractures Urethral obstruction Pleural effusion (compensating) Mild or moderate pain *To be seen within an hour
4
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Class IV
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Should be seen within 24 hours:
Lameness
Mild vomiting/diarrhea without dehydration
Inappetence
