CPP Flashcards
1
Q
- According to conscious state assessment, when is a pt not suitable for NEPT?
A
- Reduction in GCS by >2 points from pt normal CS within past 24hrs (unless mechanically ventilated with mp escort)
- Paed who is not alert without suitable escort
2
Q
- According to PSA, when is a pt not suitable for NEPT?
A
- BP <100 unless normal (acute hypotension after dialysis is ok)
- HR <50 or >100 unless normal for pt (pt with temporary pacing wire for bradycardia is ok)
3
Q
- According to the RSA, when is a pt not suitable for NEPT?
A
- Moderate or severe respiratory distress, unless normal for pt
- Respiratory distress which does not improve after rest or mx with breathing difficulties protocol
4
Q
- When is a major trauma pt not suitable for NEPT?
A
- Pt meets any criteria for major trauma (VSS, specific injuries, high risk criteria), unless assesses as suitable for NEPT transport by a mp and after consultation with ARV
- ARV pt (unless approved by consulting retrieval physician)
- PIPER pt - Undiagnosed spinal cord compression sx where the treating mp suspects SCI
5
Q
- What are the parameters around when an ACD can be accepted in good faith?
A
Home-to-hospital, documentation may be sighted or accepted in good faith.
Inter-hospital or hospital-to-home, documentation must be provided.
6
Q
- Anaphylaxis Rx
A
- Epipen
- O2 10-15L/min
- Don’t walk or stand pt, if inadequate perf position supine with legs raised
- Wheeze - treat as per breathing protocol
- Repeat epipen after 5mins
- Rx as cardiac arrest is unconscious/not breathing
7
Q
- Rx Mild/Moderate respiratory distress:
A
- Position upright
- O2 8L/min
- Wheeze/hx of asthma: Salbutamol 4-12 doses via pMDI OR 5mg neb and if pre-existing COPD add IB 500mcg
- repeat salbutamol 5mg once and consult for further Rx
8
Q
- Severe respiratory distress Rx:
A
- Position upright
- O2 8L/min
- Wheeze/hx of asthma or COPD: Salbutamol 10mg neb and IB 500mcg
- repeat salbutamol 5mg once and consult for further Rx
9
Q
- Which chest pain pts are unsuitable for NEPT?
A
- Pt over 20 with potential cardiac chest pain that remains unresolved after admin of usual medication
- Pts requiring immediate time critical transfer for coronary angiography/cardiac surgery.
10
Q
- What are considerations for a pt who develops chest pain with known IHD during Tx?
A
Where pain is not unusual, can Rx with GTN, up to 3 doses. If pain is no resolved after GTN admin or pt develops instability of VSS or cardiac rhythm, or pain significantly worse than normal - emergency ambulance should be called.
11
Q
- Rx for Chest pain:
A
- Apply cardiac monitor and prepare for deterioration
- Aspirin 300mg if not already administered in previous 24/24
- GTN: 300mcg if not previously administered or 600mcg
- Repeat GTN at 5/60 until pain free
- Rx with methoxy if pain persists/GTN C/I
12
Q
- When can hypoglycaemia be Rx by NEPT?
A
- Occurs in a pt with history of diabetes mellitus and hypoglycaemia is found on arrival or occurs during Tx
- Pt with diabetes mellitus presents with Sx at public event
13
Q
- What is the Rx for hypoglycaemia?
A
- Responds to commands - Glucose past 15g
- Doesn’t respond to commands - Glucagon 1mg IM if pt ≥25kg, 0.5mg if <25kg
- If unimproved and BGL<4, Glucagon IM if not already admin
14
Q
- Rx for N/V:
A
Ondansetron 4mg, repeat once after 20/60 if Sx persist
15
Q
- Inadequate perfusion four parts:
A
- Skin CPC
- HR <50 or >100
- BP 60-80
- Either alert and orientated to TPP or altered