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26 Cards in this Set
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10 principles of continuous care |
Personal hygiene Controlling body temp Maintaining dignity Pressure areas Dying Maintaining a safe environment Communication Food and drink Toileting Dressing |
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Hazard spectrum |
Trauma/burns medical/toxicological Environmental factors |
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Hazard spectrum elements |
Physical injuries Fire Toxic fumes Cross infection Enemy fire IED/VIED CBRN attack Climate Suicide bomber |
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Stages of child birth 1-3 |
1- onset of regular, rhythmic and painful contractions to full dilation of cervix 2- from full dilation of the cervix to the complete delivery of the baby 3-from child birth to the complete expulsion of the placenta and membranes |
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Shockable rhythms |
VF and VT |
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Non shockable rhythms |
Pulseless electrical activity Asystole Normal sinus rhythm |
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Fentynal indications |
A or V on AVPU Pain score 2 out of 3 or more |
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Fentynal contra indications |
Unconscious Severe facial trauma Difficulty breathing Head injury |
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NPA sizes (common) |
6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 |
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Negative effects of ET intubation |
Hypoxia Failed intubation Spinal chord injury Damage to teeth, mouth or larynx Laryngeal spasm Oesophageal intubation Intubation of the right bronchus only |
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Anaphylaxis S+S |
Unable to speak more than one or 2 words Gasping for breath Wheezing Pursing lips to breathe Hives Itching Confusion Weakness Unconscious Cardiac arrest
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Anaphylaxis treatment |
Adrenaline 1:1000 Rapidly assess extent and severity Remove trigger Treat aggressively
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Anaphylaxis definition |
Acute allergic reaction which can affect the whole body and can be fatal. |
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Hypothermia S+S |
Feels cold Behaviour change Slurred speech Unconscious Stumbles and falls |
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Hypothermia treatment |
Put warm dry clothing on Remove wet clothes Shelter from wind and cold Give hot drink Slowly warm
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Hyperthermia treatment |
Strip Fan Spray Get into shade Stop activity Give water |
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FAST location |
Sternum |
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OPS sizing |
6.0 and 7.0 |
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PEA |
Looks normal but no pulse will be palpable |
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Late signs of nerve poisoning |
Dizziness Headache General weakness Excessive sweating Increased saliva |
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Indications iv access |
Administration of drugs Prior to chest drain Prolonged entrapment Access for fluid resuscitation |
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Complications for child birth for mother |
Prevent Trauma Prevent Infection Reduce Pain |
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Stages of hypovalemic shock |
Initial Compensatory Progressive Refractory |
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Catheterisation complications |
Local urinary track infection Damaged urethra Ureteric catheterisation |
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3 types of chemical agents |
Lethal Damaging Incapacitating |
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CBRN routes of exposure |
Ingestion Absorption Injection Inhalation |
