deterioration Flashcards
1
Q
NEWS2 Charts
A
- Bedside observations are given a
score of 3 depending on how
far they are from the normal value. - 0 is they are within the normal
parameter - 3 is the furthest away from the
normal range. - NEWS2 as there are 2 scales for
target Sp02.
2
Q
Airway signs of deterioration
A
- Chest wall
- movement
- Movement of air
- Absent/diminished breath sounds
- Cyanosis
- Evidence of blockage e.g. choking
- Noisy breathing
3
Q
Breathing signs of deterioration
A
- Colour
- Sp02
- Sputum
- Cough
- ABG
- Pattern
- Percusslon note
- Palpation
- CXR
- Auscultation
4
Q
Circulation signs of deterioration
A
Urine Output
Temperature
Colour
Fluid
Balance
CRT
Bloods
Normal Values — bloods:
CRP 0-5mg/L
Hb
- men 130-180g/L
- women 120-160g/L
INR 0.9-1.2
5
Q
Disability Signs of
deterioration
A
- AVCPU/GCS
- Blood
- glucose
- Medication
- Pain
- Pupils
6
Q
Exposure signs of deterioration
A
- Oedema
- Wounds
- Active bleeding
- Drugs and devices
- Skin colour and temperature
7
Q
SBAR
A
situation
background
assessment
recommendation