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Patient assessment

ABCDE approach

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What is observed in the initial rapid assessment? Urgent of not urgent
If a patient is urgent, what is first protocol? Immediate intervention and transport
What RR is considered normal? 12-24/minute RR
What is the normal capillary refill? <2 seconds
What is a normal pulse rate? 60-100 BPM
What is a bradycardia pulse rate? <60BPM
What is a tachycardia pulse rate? >100BPM
What is the normal BP range? 120/80 mmHg
What is the range for the Glascow Coma Scale? 3-15 GCS
What is the normal Blood Glucose Level? 4-9 mmol/l
What is the regular internal tempertature 36.5 -> 37.5
What is SAMPLE Signs & sympotoms, Allergies, Medications, Previous medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading up to problem
What is the ABCDE approach? Process of patient assessment
What is checked during A? Airways: talking/open and clear airways
What is checked during B? Breathing: Respiratory rate, SPO2, Auscultate for lung sounds
What is checked during C? Circulation: BP, BPM, Capillary refill, ECG, Skin assessment
What is checked during D? Disability: BSL, GCS, Pupils, Temperature
What is checked during E? Exposure: Skin checks, any unnoticed causes of injury
What are some examples of serious medical urgencies in the "breathing" assessment? Acute Sever asthma, Anaphylaxis , Pulmonary Oedema. Major haemorrhage
What should cardiovascular collapse treatment by directed at? control of bleeding, shock position, fluid replacement, and restoration of tissue perfusion.
What are some common causes of unconsciousness? – Profound hypoxia – Hypercapnia – Cerebral hypoperfusion – Recent administration of sedative or analgesic drugs – Hypoglycaemia
Naloxone (Narcan)
Created by: maddunn23
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