Emergency medicine Flashcards
1
Q
How do you measure the size of an orpharangeal?
A
From incisors to the angle of the mandible
2
Q
How do you measure the size of a nasopharyngeal?
A
Usually a 6-7mm in most adults
3
Q
Which nostril do you try to insert a nasopharangeal into first?
A
Right
4
Q
What are some of the common causes of falls
A
CVS
- Bradycardia
- Palpitations
- Orthostatic hypo
Neurological
- Dementia
- Stroke
- Parkinsons
Urinary
- Incontinence
- UTI
- AKI
Polypharmacy
Hypoglycemia
5
Q
What are important extra things to check in patients with falls?
A
- Visual and hearing aids
- Footwear
- Mobility aids
- Home hazards and how they manage at home
