Recognising the time critical patient

Question 1

Non time critical-

Answer 1

-physiologically stable as indicated by their pulse, mental status, body position
-other terms- not sick, stable

Question 2

Time critical-

Answer 2

-physiologically unstable as indicated by clinical indicators
-other terms- sick, unstable

Question 3

6 clinical indicators of a time critical patient

Answer 3

-chief complaint- nature of illness/ mechanism of injury
-respirations
-pulse
-mental status
-skin signs
-body position/ obvious trauma

Question 4

An adverse event is most likely with…

Answer 4

-a deteriorating patient
-uncertainty due to change in patient condition
-uncertainty of patient diagnosis
-panic during event
-patient who appeared well initially
-presence of reduced LOC

Question 5

Making decision if sick or not sick

Answer 5

-if sick- rapid treatment, extrication and transport
-not sick- thorough examination on scene with appropriate treatment

Question 6

What to do when treating and transporting time critical patient

Answer 6

-formulate a plan
-take action quickly
-add additional resources early
-treat them quickly
-transport to appropriate destination and pre alert hospital