Emergency Medicine Flashcards
1
Q
Airway treatment options
A
Finger sweep, aspiration Jaw thrust Nasal intubation Tongue holder Laryngeal mask Intubation Heimlich manuver Cricothyrotomy
2
Q
Breathing investigations
A
Pulse oximetry
Arterial blood sample (O2, CO2, pH)
Chest x-ray
3
Q
Breathing management
A
Oxygen via... Nasal catheter Ventilation by mask Rubens Balloon Intubation
4
Q
Circulation investigations
A
Blood pressure (<90 or >180)
Pulse (<40 or >110)
ECG (rhythm disturbances)
Urinery catheter (kidney perfusion)
5
Q
Circulation treatment options
A
Trendelenburg
IV saline
Administer blood
6
Q
Disability investigations
A
Glasgow coma scale Pupil sizes (compare sides)
7
Q
Disability treatment options
A
Surgery
Re-check airways
8
Q
Signs of sepsis
A
Temp >38 or <36 HR >90 RR >20 Pa CO2 <32 High WBC count
