Medical Emergencies Flashcards
1
Q
Management of anaphylaxis
A
- 0.5ml (1:1000) adrenaline
- chlorphenamine (H1 antagonist)- 10mg IV
- IV hydrocortisome 200mg
- IV fluids
- High flow oxygen 15L/min
2
Q
Management of asthma
A
- 2 puffs of nebulised salbutamol (spacer can be used)
- repeat after 10 minutes if unresolved
- Call for ambulance (999)
- apply high flow O2
3
Q
Management of status epilepticus
A
- buccal midazolam gel 10mg
- [diazepam 10-20mg]
- remember to support head, not restrain movement, not put anything in mouth
- place pt in recovery position once/if convulsions stop
- ensure you call 999 in status epilepticus
4
Q
Management of Hypoglycaemia
A
Awake /alert
* administer 15g oral carbohydrate e.g. glucose tablet/16-18ml glucose drink
* [10-20g of glucose given by mouth either in liquid form or sugar lumps- 2 teaspoons
* can be repeated in 10-15 minutes if necessary
Uncooperative patient
* buccal glucose gel
Unconscious patient
* 1mg glucagon IM injection followed by oral glucose supplement
5
Q
What should the depth of chest compressions be?
A
5-6cm
6
Q
How fast should chest compressions be?
A
100-120bpm
7
Q
How long should you check for breathing and circulation ?
A
10 seconds
8
Q
When placing a pregnant patient in the recovery position, which side should you roll them on to?
A
left side
