Special case tx Flashcards
1
Q
Acute Coronary Synd initial mgmt? (3)
A
Immediate assessment < 10 min
12 lead (to r/o MI, AAA, PE)
CXR < 30 min
2
Q
ACS groups? (3)
A
1) ST elev or new BBB
2) ST dep or T inversion
3) Normal ECG
3
Q
ST Elevation or BBB: Risk level?
Focus of care?
A
High (strong suspicion of injury)
Reperfusion
4
Q
ST Depression or T Inversion: Risk level?
Focus of care?
A
Medium (strong suspicion of ischemia)
Pharm manipulation
5
Q
Non-diagnostic (normal) ECG: Risk level?
Focus of care?
A
Low
Observation w/ serial ECG
6
Q
Stroke care Diversion?
A
Be ready to divert pt to another facility w/i 15 min of initial choice
7
Q
Stroke pre-hospital assessment?
A
Cincinnati stroke scale
8
Q
Stroke first exam is?
A
Emergent CT or MRI
