Principles of Medical Emergencies Flashcards
1
Q
AEIOUTRIPS for altered mental status
A
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
2
Q
Major components of Protocols (this card isn’t terribly important)
A
- Indications
- Contraindications
- Cautions for administering medicine
3
Q
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)