Secondary Survey Flashcards
1
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3 stages of secondary survey
A
History, vital signs, assessment. [in a loop]
2
Q
SAMPLE
A
Signs and symptoms Allergies Medication Past medical history Last meal Events - including family and social history
3
Q
Breathing rates:
A
Adult = 12-20 5-11 = 20-25 2-5 = 25-30 1-2 = 25-35 0-12 months = 30-40
4
Q
Signs
A
What can you see, feel, hear?
pulse rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, LOC (AVPU), pupil reaction, skin (texture/colour/temperature), vomit
5
Q
Symptoms
A
What the patient tells you.
palpitations, nausea, dizziness, pain
6
Q
Physical Assessment
A
head to toe survey: head and face neck thorax (between head and abdomen) abdomen pelvis extremities spine (check for medi-alert jewellery)
7
Q
Head to Toe Examination
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Visualise Listen Palpate (gently feel with hands/fingers) Compare (symmetry) Distal Pulses Full movement all limbs
8
Q
Examining Children
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Consider foot to head to gain trust.
Never lie to a child - you’ll loose their trust.
Consider demonstrating on a child’s toy.
