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11 Cards in this Set
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Sites of insulin injection |
Abdomen Lateral thigh Buttock Deltoid muscle |
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List important information to tell patients starting insulin |
Explain need for insulin Where and how to inject Insulin storage Hypoglycaemia - symptoms and how to treat |
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Triage definition |
Standardised, researched tool that takes into account vitals and signs and symptoms to prioritise patients in such a way that prevents morbidity and mortality |
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Problem with ciprofloxacin |
Teratogenic Interacts with oralcon - need to use dual protection for 2 weeks Does not work with citrus soda due to the fluctuating body pH Tendinitis |
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You see air under the diaphragm on CXR - what is your management? |
ABCs, stabilise, IV antibiotics (ceftriaxone), analgesia, transfer NPO (have lines up) |
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When giving any medication... (e.g. Eye drops, IMI) |
Check patient Check the medication including the expiry date |
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Increased waist circumference |
Men>102cm Women>88cm |
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Normal Hb |
Male 14-18 Female 12-16 |
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What not to forget when teaching inhaler technique |
Stand up or hold chin up Side effect of blue pump is palpitations |
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PEFR |
Ensure the device is on 0 and hold it underneath (so you do not block the pin from moving) Stand up or elevate the chin Take a deep breath in then put mouth tightly over the mouthpiece and exhale forcefully as quickly as possible and continue until the lungs are empty Interpret on the chart - you need the height, age, gender 30th centile is below average - reasons = (a) acute bronchospasm , (b) chronic COPD patient baseline (I.e. Patient feels fine today) Do it three times and take the best reading |
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Management of SVC syndrome |
Sit upright Give 60% oxygen High dose corticosteroids Furosemide (40mg oral or IV) Consider prophylactic anticonvulsant |
