Important Flashcards
1
Q
CURB 65 meaning
A
Severity scoring of pneumonia
Confusion
Blood urea >7mmol/L
Respitory rate> 30/min
Systolic bp<90mmHg Diastolic Bp <60mmHg
0-1 = low risk treat in community
2 = moderate risk treat in hospital
3-5 high risk of death treat in ICU
2
Q
Severe asthma parameters
A
Peak flow 33-50% of best
RR>25
HR>110
Inability to complete sentence in one breath
3
Q
Life threatening asthma measurements
A
Peak flow < 33% of best
SpO2<92%
PaO2<8kPa
Normal C02 (4.6-6 kPa)
4
Q
Life treating asthma clinical signs
A
Altered conscious level Exhaustion Arrhythmia Hypotension Cyanosis Silent chest Poor respitory effort
5
Q
When is an asthma attack near fatal
A
When PaCO2 is high >6kPa
