Fever/ sepsis skills Flashcards
1
Q
Meningitis symptoms
A
Photophobia
Neck stiffness
Fever
Altered mental status
Headache
Non-blanching rash
Seizure
2
Q
Otitis media (ear infection) symptoms
A
Ear pain
Reduced hearing
Decreased oral intake
Fever
Vomiting
Iritability
3
Q
Tonsilitis symptoms
A
Throat pain
Trouble swallowing
Fever
Cough
Headache
Nausea
Malaise
4
Q
Croup symptoms
A
Barking cough
Hoarse voice
Raspy breathing
5
Q
Pneumonia symptoms
A
Low spO2
Accessory muscle breathing
Crackling chest
Raised Resp rate
6
Q
UTI symptoms
A
Abdo pain
Reduced oral intake
Pain peeing
Vomiting
7
Q
Sepsis symptoms
A
Raised resp rate
Hyper/hypothermia
Tachycardia
Hypotensive
Altered mental state
Mottled skin
8
Q
Sepsis treatment
A
O2
Fluid if necessary
IV access
Rapid transport
Pain relief if necessary
Benzylpenicillin if meningococcal
