Emergency Presentations In Primary Care Flashcards
1
Q
1st line management of acute emergency
A
A - E
Airways Breathing Circulation Disability Exposure
If medical emergency - rapid transfer to hospital
2
Q
Red flags
A
Hypotension Confusion Signs of shock Dehydration Rigid abdomen - involuntary guarding or rebound tenderness
3
Q
Human factors
A
Individualistic, environmental and cultural factors that can influence a persons performance
4
Q
Individual factor
A
HALT
- hungry
- angry
- late
- tired
Stress
5
Q
Environmental factors
A
Task complexity
Busyness
6
Q
Cultural
A
Team work
Values
Cooperation
Communication
7
Q
Good team response
A
Clear assigned roles Clear communication Comfortably challenge decisions Mutual respect Patient centred
8
Q
How to support team
A
Regular meetings Resolve conflict Develop skills - training Constructive criticism Recognise limitations
9
Q
Anaphylaxis management
A
A-E
Oxygen - high flow 15L non re breath mask titrate to 94 - 98%
Adrenaline IM - 500mg repeat after 5 mins
Hydrocortisone - 200mg IM/IV
IV fluids
Chlorphenamine (antihistamine)
