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26 Cards in this Set
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ICC CAT tourniquet |
Indications: - Severe bleeding from a limb that is uncontrolled despite firm, direct and sustained pressure - Bleeding from limb that is immediately life threatening - Severe bleeding from limb where site of bleeding is unreachable - Crush injury of a limb that is trapped under a weight for more than 60 mins, prior to release Contraindications/cautions: - None |
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ICC broad arm sling |
Indications: - Fracture, sprain or strain injury to the hand, wrist or forearm Contraindications/cautions: - None |
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ICC elevation arm sling |
Indications: - Fracture or soft tissue injury to clavicle, shoulder or humerus - Reduce swelling in wrist or hand injuries Contraindications/cautions: - None |
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ICC box splint application |
Indications: - Fractures or dislocations of the ankle, tibia/fibula, patella, hand/wrist/radius/ulna, elbow Contraindications: - None Cautions: - Time critical conditions |
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ICC oropharyngeal airway (OPA) |
Indications: - Patients requiring airway support, unless there is a good reason not to place OPA Contraindications/cautions: - Patients who are conscious - Patients who are semi-conscious and have a gag reflex |
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ICC nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) |
Indications: - Patients requiring airway support but have trismus, damage to oral cavity, or a gag reflex Contraindications: - Nasal trauma or extensive maxillofacial trauma Cautions: - None |
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ICC laryngeal mask airway (LMA) |
Indications: - GCS 3 or airway is poor despite OPA/NPA and jaw thrust - Cardiac arrest, provided an ETT cannot be placed - Rescue airway following failed intubation Contraindications/cautions: - Trismus/restricted mouth opening - Gag reflex - Distorted airway - Upper airway obstruction - Active vomiting |
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ICC 12 lead acquisition |
Indications: - Non-traumatic chest pain - Epigastric pain - Collapse or fainting - Fast, slow, or irregular pulse - Shock - Post cardiac arrest - Electrolyte imbalances - Post electrocution - Altered LOC - Overdose - Patients at high risk with non-specific symptoms such as malaise - Any patient where a 12 lead ECG may add value to assessment Contraindications/cautions: - None |
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ICC abdominal assessment |
Indications: - Any patient with a suspected abdominal condition or injury Contraindications: - None Cautions: - Severe abdominal pain. Some patients may be in such severe pain that they will not tolerate a comprehensive assessment |
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ICC assessment of non-traumatic back pain |
Indications: - Presence of non-traumatic lumbar back pain Contraindications: - None Cautions: - Time-critical condition |
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ICC administrating bronchodilators using an MDI |
Indications: - Administration of bronchodilators when nebuliser use is not the preferred approach Contraindications/cautions: - None |
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ICC bimanual compression of the uterus |
Indications: - PPH when bleeding is severe and the patient is deteriorating Contraindications/cautions: - None |
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ICC cardiovascular assessment |
Indications: - Any patient with a condition that may affect/be affected by the cardiovascular system Contraindications/cautions: - Immediately life-threatening problem - Some patients require an abridged version, for example if the have altered LOC or injuries which impair assessment |
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ICC cervical collar application |
Indications: - Cervical spine cannot be clinically cleared and: - Significant posterior midline tenderness or: - Signs and symptoms of spinal cord injury Contraindications: - Patient is unconscious Cautions: - Patient is uncooperative - Patient has pre-existing abnormality of the cervical spine |
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ICC EtCo2 connection |
Indications: - Any patient where manual ventilation is required using a mask, LMA or ETT - To confirm ETT placement Contraindications/cautions: - None |
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ICC epley manoeuvre |
Indications: - Vertigo in patients known to have benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) Contraindications/cautions: - None |
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ICC Kendrick Extrication Device (KED) |
Indications: - Significant concern of patient’s spine and there is insufficient personnel or space for extrication Contraindications: - None Cautions: - Time critical condition |
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ICC laryngoscopy (FBAO) |
Indications: - FBAO and: - Patient is unconscious and not moving sufficient air and: - Foreign body cannot be removed under direct finger sweep Contraindications: - Patient is conscious Cautions: - None |
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ICC mental status assessment |
Indications: - Patient who would benefit from a mental status assessment, for example those displaying abnormal behaviour Contraindications/cautions: - None |
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ICC patella relocation |
Indications: - Isolated patella dislocation Contraindications: - None Cautions: - Dislocations complicated by obvious fracture, significant trauma or dislocations appearing to involve more than patella |
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ICC Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) |
Indications: - When manual ventilation bag is being used to provide ventilation - CPO - CPAP is indicated but unavailable Contraindications: - Cardiac arrest for adult or child (excludes neonates) Cautions: - Signs of shock - Altered LOC - Vomiting |
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ICC respiratory assessment |
Indications: - Any patient with abnormal vital signs associated with the respiratory system Contraindications/cautions: - Immediately life threatening problem - Some patients require an abridged version, for example those with altered LOC or injuries impairing assessment |
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ICC neurological assessment |
Indications: - Patients with impaired LOC - Patients with suspected neurological dysfunction Contraindications: - None Cautions: - Time critical condition |
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ICC sager splint application |
Indications: - Suspected shaft of femur fracture Contraindications: - None Cautions: - Time critical injuries - Suspected fracture of pelvis - Suspected fracture of foot/ankle |
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ICC shoulder relocation |
Indications: - Patient has had previous dislocation of the same joint - Shoulder is dislocated anteriorly - No clear evidence of acromioclavicular joint dislocation - No clear evidence of fracture, including humerus - Dislocation is a result of mal positioning and/or relatively minor force Contraindications: - First time dislocation of the joint - Dislocation other than anterior - Possible acromioclavicular joint dislocation - Possible fracture, including humerus - Dislocation occurring due to major force Cautions: - None |
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ICC valsalva manoeuvre |
Indications: - Adult patient with SVT with a ventricular rate of 150/or higher and: - A 12 lead ECG has been acquired Contraindications: - Patient cannot obey commands - A valsalva has been attempted twice by ambulance personnel with no successful reversion - Dysrhythmia is not the primary problem Cautions: - Seek clinical advice if the patient is less than 12 years old |
