Red flags Flashcards
1
Q
Define red flags.
A
Alert signs and symptoms and symptoms (danger signs) that indicate a more serious underlying pathology
2
Q
Give 5 red flags of cough.
A
- Breathlessness at rest or while talking
- Respiratory rate >30 breaths per minute
- Prominent use of breathing muscles
- Coughing up >1 tbsp fresh blood
- Agitation or confusion
- BP <90/60
3
Q
Give 3 red flags for abnormal vaginal bleeding.
A
- BP <90/60 or other signs of shock
- Pregnant
- Recent abortion or miscarriage
- Post menopausal
4
Q
What are signs of shock? (4)
A
Tachycardia, Hypotension, Altered level of consciousness, Prolonged cap refill, Hyper/hypothermia
5
Q
Give 6 red flags for abdominal pain.
A
- Rebound tenderness, guarding, rigidity
- Jaundice
- Temperature >38oC
- Failure to pass stool >24 hours
- Failure to pass flatus >24 hours
- Failure to pass urine >12 hours
- Pregnancy
- Chest pain
- Bilious emesis
- Trauma
6
Q
Give 8 red flags for lower back pain.
A
- Temperature >38oC
- Urinary incontinence
- Faecal incontinence
- Saddle anaesthesia
- History of cancer
- Unexplained weight loss
- Age <18 or >50
- History of HIV
- Urinary retention
- Recent trauma
- Use of corticosteroids
- Progressive motor weakness
- Severe pain with hematuria
7
Q
Give 3 red flags of weight loss.
A
- History of cancer
- History of HIV
- Night sweats, fevers, hemoptysis
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding
8
Q
Give 5 red flags for headache.
A
- Neck stiffness
- Fever
- Neurological symptoms or signs
- Altered level of consciousness
- Meningism
- Confusion
9
Q
Give 4 red flags for GERD.
A
- Weight loss
- Persistent vomiting
- Chest pain
- Dysphagia
- Hoarseness of voice
- Chronic cough
10
Q
Give 3 red flags for red eye.
A
- Reduced visual acuity
- Pain
- Photophobia
- Vomiting
- Acute glaucoma
