Principles of Medical Emergencies Flashcards

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AEIOUTRIPS for altered mental status

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A - Alcohol (ETOH)
E - Epilipsy/Environmental
I - Insulin
O - Overdose
U - Underdose/UTI
T - Trauma
R - Respiratory
I - Infection
P - Psychiatric/Poisoning
S - Stroke/Shock/Seizure
/Syncope

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Major components of Protocols (this card isn’t terribly important)

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  • Indications
  • Contraindications
  • Cautions for administering medicine
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Emergency Physician Online Support (EPOS)

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Opening a line of communication with the Emergency Physician in order to proceed with your protocol
(Use ISBAR to make this call)

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