MET CRITERIA Flashcards
1
Q
When is a MET call (code blue) initiated?
A
A MET call is initiated when acute changes in one or more of the following occur:
-Airway = threatened airway, stridor/upper airway obstruction
-Breathing= RR 35
O2 sat 130
=BP 200mmHg
-Neurology= Sudden fall in LOC
-Other= any patient you are worried about, that have a sudden deterioration in medical condition
-also all cardiac arrests/respiratory arrests/uncontrolled bleeding
2
Q
What is the immediate care of a pt that is conscious in a MET call situation?
A
If pt is conscious:
- DR ABCDE
- press MET CALL button
- oxygen for all (10L/min hudson mask initially)
- sit pt upright
- set of vitals (repeat every 5 min)
- elevate foot of bed if BP is low
- accurate assessment/pt history
- reassure pt
- administer pharmacological treatments
- -call emergency hospital number
3
Q
What is the immediate care of a pt if they lose consciousness in a MET call situation?
A
If a pt loses consciousness then:
- DR ABCDE
- cease medication
- Press MET call button
- lay pt supine position
- secure airway-head tilt and jaw thrust/ insert oro-pharyngeal airway/ oxygen
- prepare and assist with intubation
- CPR
- call emergency hospital number
4
Q
What colour does a MET call come under in the AORC?
A
Purple = MET call
