emergencies and collapse

Question 1

presentation of collapse 4

Answer 1

loss of consciousness LOC
deteriorating consciousness
difficulty breathing/ chest pain
convulsions

Question 2

2 common causes of collapse in dentistry

Answer 2

syncope

hypoglycaemia

Question 3

TABLE

what is included in basic life support BLS

Answer 3

airways breathing circulation

Question 4

4 probs with airway in unconscious pt

Answer 4

no pharyngeal reflexes
cannot protect own airway
loss of muscle tone
foreign bodies

Question 5

symptoms in conscious pt of

a. partial airway obstruction
b. complete airway obstruction

Answer 5

a. partial airway obstruction: noisy air flow, snoring/ crowing
b. complete airway obstruction: silent

Question 6

4 things involved in airway management

Answer 6

• call for help inc AED (defib)
• clear upper airway (suction)
• triple airway manoevre: jaw thrust, head tilt, chin lift
• oral airway

Question 7

how to deal with airway obstruction 5

Answer 7

suction
5 back blows
5 abdominal thrusts (Heimlich manoevre)
LOC --> BLS
cricothyroidotomy in extreme circumstances

Question 8

chest compressions

a. depth
b. rate/min
c. compression phase as % of cycle
d. compression:breath ratio

Answer 8

a. depth: 5-6cm / 1/3 depth of chest
b. rate/min: 100-12-
c. compression phase as % of cycle: 50%
d. compression:breath ratio: 30:2