CRITICALLY ILL PATIENT Flashcards
1
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Most specific signs
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A - STRIDOR.
B - RESPIRATORY RATE. >/ 30, 02 sats 90% on Fi02 30%.
C - MOTTLED APPEARANCE.
D - CHECK GLUCOSE.
E - EXPOSURE, TAKE DOWN DRESSINGS
2
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Airway Assessment
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A - STRIDOR.
3
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Breathing Assessment
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B - RESPIRATORY RATE. >/ 30, 02 sats 90% on Fi02 30%.
Work of breathing. Tracheal Position. Chest wall crepitus / chest rise.
4
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Circulatory Assessment
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C - MOTTLED APPEARANCE. GCS. Pallor. Cap Refill. Distal Pulses. Palpate Abdomen.
5
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Disability Assessment
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D - CHECK GLUCOSE. GCS, PERRLA, lateralizing signs
6
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Exposure Assessment
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E - EXPOSURE, TAKE DOWN DRESSINGS
