Responding to Patient Workshop

Question 1

Advice for Wrist Pain

Answer 1

PRICE
P - Protection/Paracetamol
R - Rest
I - Ice -> every 2-3 hrs
C - Compression
E - Elevation

Question 2

Advice for a sprain

Answer 2

• 1st 48 hours - PRICE and Paracetamol if needed
• Post 48 hours - Ibuprofen (oral or topical) may be used - avoid for first 24-48 hours as it may delay healing and worsen bruising
• Gentle and gradual reintroduction to activities with support worn if needed
• Stop activity that causes the pain

Question 3

Questions to ask regarding Malaria

Answer 3

• Important to know the location of travel
• How long they are staying for
• Where they are staying so they know the appropriate prophylaxis tablets

Question 4

Malaria - Referral Criteria/Seek Urgent

Answer 4

• Travellers who develop fever of 38 degrees or higher more than one week after being in a malaria risk area
• Develop symptoms suggestive of malaria within a year of return should seek immediate medical care

Question 5

Symptoms of Malaria

Answer 5

• Symptoms begin with fever of 38 or more
• Cold and shivery
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Aching muscles

Question 6

Which groups will still be supplied with antimalarial despite being in low risk areas?

Answer 6

• Long-term travellers visiting friends and relatives
• Elderly (over 70 years)
• Immunosuppressed
• Co-morbid individuals
• Pregnant women
• Infant and young children