Otago Module Flashcards
1
Q
Key things to worry about
A
AMS hypotension tachycarda tachypnoea cyanosis/hypoxia acidosis oliguria
2
Q
Resp failure Signs of respiratory compensation Signs of sympathetic stimulation Tissue hypoxia Hgb denaturation
A
Compensation - tachypnoea, accessory muscle use, recession, nasal flarng
Sympathetic - HR, BP , sweating
TIssue hypoxia - AMS, HR and BP decrease at end
Hgb desaturaitons - cyanosis (late sign)
3
Q
Breathing - when are we worried
A
RR>30 unable to speak 1/2 sentences without pausing agitated, confusion, comatose cyanosed Sp02<90% deteroitng despite therapy
