Intro to Emergency Med.

Question 1

Level 1 (resuscitation)

Answer 1

immediate, life-saving intervention required without delay

ex. cardiac arrest, massive bleeding

Question 2

level 2 ( emergent)

Answer 2

high risk of deterioration, or signs of a time-critical problem
ex. cardiac-related chest pain, asthma attack

Question 3

level 3 (urgent)

Answer 3

stable, with multiple types of resources needed to investigate or treat (such as lab tests plush-ray imaging)
ex) abdominal pain, high fever with cough

Question 4

level 4 (less urgent)

Answer 4

stable, with only one type of resource anticipated (such as only x-ray, or only sutures)
ex. simple laceration, pain on urination

Question 5

level 5 (non urgent)

Answer 5

stable, with no resources anticipated except oral or topical, or prescriptions
ex. rash, prescription refill

Question 6

Primary survey

Answer 6

identify immediate life threatening injury

1. airway
2. breathing
3. circulation
4. disability
5. exposure

Question 7

Airway survey

Answer 7

• patency, signs of obstruction
• adequate oxygenation and ventilation
• expose neck and chest
• pulse ox

Question 8

secondary survey

Answer 8

• head to toe exam
• medical history (AMPLE)
• lab and radiology
• management

Question 9

medical history (AMPLE)

Answer 9

allergies, medication, past illnesses/pregnancy, last meal, events