DRABCDE heart failure Flashcards
1
Q
react as to any other DRABCDE.
on B obs will be 86% on RA and RR26 so..
A
high flow O2 ABG, CXR reassess
2
Q
circulation obs will be PR 80 BP 90/60 urine output 18ml/hr cap refill 3s temp 36.8 sooo….
A
2 wide bore cannula. FBC and UandE and RECOGNISE SIGNS OF CARDIOGENIC SHOCK.
normally you would give fluids but in this instance WITHOLD fluids and get expert help. get and ECG. reassess
3
Q
D and E and end?
A
D normal
E = pitting oedema up to knees
SBAR
do not leave PT
look at notes and PMHx
reassure pt and mention getting an expert review
must recognise that fluids need to be withheld initially
