Breathing Flashcards
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Signs of a Severe Asthma attack
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C - Cannot complete sentences R - Respiratory Rate >25 A - And slight tachycardia W- Wheezing L - Low PEFR <50%
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Mild Asthma attack
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T - Talking R - Raised respiratory rate A - and Slight tachycardia M - Medical History P - PEFR >50%
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Signs of a Life Threatening asthma attack
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S - Silent chest C - Cynosis R - Restlessness U - Unconsciousness B - Bradycardia
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How to do a chest examination
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R - Rate
I - Injuries
S - Symmetry
E - Effort
N - Neck signs - T - Trachea
- W - Wounds
- E - Emphysema
- L - Larynx
- V - Veins
- E - Expose
F - Feel
A - Assess ( percussion)
L - Listen
L - Look
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What are the Types of chest injuries
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B - Blast L - Lung A - Airway obstruction T - Tension pneumothorax O - Open Pneumothorax M - Massive Haemothorax F - Flail Segment C - Cardiac Tamponade
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Definition of an Asthma Attack
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Recurring sudden attacks of difficult breathing characterised by wheezing and difficulty in expiration
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Definition of drowning
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Sudden immersion in cold water causes a sharp intake of breath resulting in panic breathing & frequent submersion
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Types of Drowning
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Clear drowning Dry drowning Fresh water drowning Salt water drowning Secondary drowning
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Definition of Anaphylaxis
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An acute reaction which can affect the whole body
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Cause of anaphylaxis
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Drugs Blood transfusion Foods Insect bites & stings Snake venom
