Key Notes: Flashcards
1
Q
high T
A
37.8/ more
2
Q
severe hypertension
A
SBP <
3
Q
Trauma Cannula
A
14 gauge
orange
flow rate:
4
Q
Medical Cannula
A
18 gauge
green
Flow Rate:
5
Q
IVP
A
15 mins
6
Q
Penetrating torso trauma; aim of fluid therapy is …
A
to maintain a palpable central pulse (carotid) OR a systolic BP of 60 mmHg
7
Q
Sepsis and O2:
A
Sepsis is categorised as critical illness and requires supplemental oxygen regardless of initial oxygen saturation reading (SpO2)
Take into account that if peripheral oxygen saturation is difficult to measure in a person with suspected sepsis, this may indicate poor peripheral circulation because of shock.
but consider COPD 88-92
