Red flags Flashcards
1
Q
What are red flags?
A
Information obtained by history or PE that suggests a serious problem
2
Q
What are the six problems that should raise red flags? (VFIRST)
A
Vascular Fracture Infection Radicular Spinal cord/brain Tumor
3
Q
What can fever indicate?
A
Tumor, infection, spondyloarthropathy
4
Q
What can pain at night or with recumbency indicate?
A
Neoplasm of the spine or arthritis
5
Q
What can morning stiffness indicate?
A
Arthritis or spondyloarthritis
6
Q
What are common examples of visceral pain
A
Stones
AAA
gall bladder/PUD
7
Q
What can leg pain radiating below the knee indicate?
A
L5 or S1 nerve root compression
8
Q
What does the mnemonic for gathering HPI, OLD CHARTS, stand for?
A
Onset Location Duration Character Alleviating/aggrvating factors Radiation Temporal pattern Severity
9
Q
What are the PMHx things you should remember?
A
- Osteoporosis
- CA
- genetic abnormalities
- EtOH/drug abuse
- People under 18, over 50
10
Q
Are muscle spasms red flags?
A
Yes
11
Q
When are jones points red flags?
A
- there are none and there is acute pain
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