Triage Flashcards
1
Q
define triage
A
Rapid evaluation of patients, in order of needing treatment most urgently
2
Q
define: life threatening emergency
A
significant disturbance to major body system
3
Q
minor emergencies can be seen:
A
after any life threatening emergencies are sorted.
Full evaluation and treatment can be postponed
4
Q
Examples of life threatening emergencies
A
Dyspnoea GDV Dystocia MM colours - blue - red - chocolate blocked cat splenic rupture collapse paralysis Cardiac arrest exotics - get sick quietly
5
Q
Examples of minor emergencies
A
fractures wounds V+/D+ Haematuria Open pyo Dehydration - >5% One off seizure
6
Q
Triage over the phone:
Questions to ask
A
Sympotoms dog - breed - age breathing - pattern and effort any bleeding? any wounds? when did it happen how did it happen NAME AND PHONE NUMBER
7
Q
Basic triage assessment should be ______
A
90 seconds AIRWAY BREATHING CIRCULATION DYSFUNCTION OF CNS
