Clinical Diary Flashcards by L B

Q

medical emergencies
what does ABCDE stand for

A

airway
breathing
circulation
disability
exposure

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Q

causes of airway blockage

A

loss of consciousness
infection/inflammation/swelling
choking

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Q

loss of airway recognition

A

cant talk
sounds

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Q

airway treatment in emergency

A

triple manouvre - head tilt, chin lift, jaw thrust
adjuncts (oropharyngeal airway)

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Q

breathing med emergency causes

A

demand
infection
inflammation

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Q

breathing med emergency recognition

A

increased resp rate
look
listen
feel

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Q

breathing med emergency treatment

A

oxygen
bronchodilators

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Q

circulation med emergency causes

A

arrhythmia
ACS
HF

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Q

circulation med emergency recognition

A

pulse check
BP
skin temp
ECG
bradycardia a lot more concerning

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Q

disability med emergency causes

A

drugs
brain injury
hypoglycemia

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disability med emergency recognition

A

Glasgow coma scale
ACVPU
pupil response to light
speech/motor movement

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