Mod 2 Flashcards
Types of fluids
Crystalloid 3:1
Colloid 1:1
Blood products
Function of cranial nerves
12
Relay sensory information
Relay info related to touch temp pain from head and neck
Control motor function of muscles around head and neck
Autonomic control of internal organs
Indication for cannualtion
Short term therapy
Emergency access
Bolus injection short infusion
Define epilepsy
A neurological disorder where 2 or more unprovoked seizures takes place due to a sensory disturbance caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain
Wound dressing must
Remove exudate Maintain high humidity Free from particular toxic substances Allow gaseous exchange Allow change without trauma Minimal pain odour and bleeding
Signs of infection
Pain Exudate Condition of surrounding skin Bleeding High temp High resp rate Low blood pressure Tachycardia Low sats
Internal bleeding signs
Blow injury
Resp rate increase pulse rate increase
Pale colour
Confusion swelling heamtoma
Role of CSF
Mechanical protection
Lubrications shock absorber
Floats brain
Define diabetes
A chronic disease where the body can not manage the sugar levels because of not being able to produce insulin or is immune to it or don’t produce enough causing levels above or below 4-5.6mmol
Define anaphylaxis
A life threading allergic reaction caused by an antigen where the body has become hypersensitive
Fluid cautions
ICP
Cardiac failure
Renal failure
Purpose of wound dressing
Promote wound healing Prevent infection Assess healing process Protect wound from mechanical trauma Absorb drainage
3 layers of meninges
Dura Mater
Pics Mater
Arachnoid Mater
Male reproductive systems
Testes Epididymis Deferent ducts Spermatic ducts Seminal vesicles Ejaculation ducts Prostate gland Penis
General Function of intestine rectum and anus
Mass movement
Absorption
Defacation
Pancreas
Produces pancreatic juiced
Produces insulin
Hypothermia
Mild 32-35
Moderate 28-32
Severe <28
Heat ilness
36-37.5 normal
37.5-38 low grade Pyrexia
38-40 high grade pyrexia
>40 hyper pyre is
Function of sinuses
Contain air
Communicate with nasal cavity
Give resonance to voice
Reduce weight of skull
What does urinary system do?
Plays vital part of homeostasis oc water and electrolytes in the body
What is triage
The sorting of casualties and assignment of treatment also the evacuation priorities of wounded at each echelon of care
Assessing pain
Provoking factors Quality Region Severity Time of onset
3 types of extrication
Routine
Urgent
Emergency
Principles of continuous care
Safety Communication Food and drink Toiletting Dressing care Patient hygiene Control body temp Maintain dignity Pressure areas Dying
Structure and function of synovial joints
Articulations cartilage
Capsular ligament
Synovial membrane
Synovial fluid
Nerve and blood supply
Splinting aims
Support
Immobilise
Relieve pain
Elevate
Laws of consent
Voluntary
Informative
Competency
Types of pain relief
Reassurance
Splinting
Drugs
Entenox contra indications
Pneumothorax
Impaired consciousness
Decomposition sickness
Psychotic problems
Types of head injuries
Compression Confusion Concussion Herniation Laceration
Cushings triad
Hypertension
Bradycardia
Irregular respiration
4 stages of digestion
Ingestion
Digestion
Absorption
Elimination/ Defacation
