High Yield 1 Flashcards
What info to obtain in focus history in Emergency?
Age and sex of patient, mechanism of injury, injury sustained, signs and symptoms, treatment so far
How to manage bleeding in long bones ?
Immobilise and splint
How to approach unconscious pt
Primary Survey
Airway - responsiveness? patent?
Breathing - look, listen, feel
No breathing, pulse felt
Rescue breaths 1 every 6s
No breathing, no pulse
Chest compressions + RB 30:2
AED
Breathing - RR, sats
Circulation
CRT, HR, BP
Assess for sources of bleeding - long bones
Hemorrhage control
Disability
PEARL
Glucose
Movement + sensation x4 limbs
Exposure
Occult injuries
Medic alert bracelet
Keep pt warm
Causes of decreased LOC
Neuro:
Stroke
Infection
CV:
MI
Cardiomyopathy
Hypovolemia
Resp:
PE
Metabolic:
Hyponatremia
Hypothermia
Hyperthermia
Hypoglycemia
Benign:
exercise induced collapse
Most common form of hyponatremia
Dilutional
Describe the causes of hyponatremia in an endurance athlete
D/t excess water, sodium loss during sweating, activity induced release of ADH
Why do neurological sx occur in hyponatremia?
D/t cerebral edema (exercise associated hyponatremic encephalopathy)
When do symptoms of hyponatremia occur?
If sodium is <125 or if loss if abrupt (10% fall in 24hr period)
Hx questions for ?hyponatremia
Food + water intake
NSAIDs, SSRIs, diuretics, APs + amiodarone use
Sx of hyponatremia
Mild = dizziness, HA, vomiting, cramping
Mod = confusion, inability to concentrate, swollen hands + feet, bloating
Severe = delirium, szs, resp distress, pulmonary edema, coma
RF for hyponatremia
High heat, humidity, excess water stations at event, inexperienced athletes, females, older age, CF gene, high fluid intake, SIADH, use of NSAIDs prior to or during event, longer race time, high or low BMI
What to assess on physical of hyponatremia
Vitals
Weight
Fluid status - BP, skin turgor, edema, pulmonary exam
Mental status
Investigations for ?hyponatremia - sideline + in ED
Na <135, glucose
Correct serum sodium for hyperglycemia if present
CBC, lytes, BUN, Cr, glucose, LFTs, PTT, INR
ABGs
DDx for hyponatremia
Hypovolemia, hypothermia, hyperthermia, hypoglycemia
MI
Adrenal crisis
CHF
AKI
Management of Mild hyponatremia (>130)
monitor, fluid restrict - will likely self correct w/ urination
Fluid restriction is CI in rhabdomyolysis
Do not D/C until able to urinate
Management of Moderate hyponatremia
ABCs
Supine w/ legs elevated
hypertonic oral fluids (4 cubes bullion in 4oz water = 9% saline solution OR 3 salts packs in half cup gatorade = 3% saline solution)
Restrict all other oral fluids until pt is able to void
Do not D/C until able to urinate
Management of severe hyponatremia
ABCs
Supine w/ legs elevated
give 100ml bolus 3% saline IV and repeat after 10 mins if no response, transfer to hospital. Can give up to 3 boluses
Alternatively can give IV bicarb ampule (50ml of 8.4% NaHCO3)
Goal is 1-2meQ/L/hr increase in Na level
If AMS present, give high flow O2 also
How long can hyponatremia occur for after exercise?
Can occur up to 24hrs after prolonged exercise
How to prevent hyponatremia
Educate participants
Drink dictated by thirst
Reduce availability of fluids
Monitor weight before + after race - if weight gained, reduce fluid intake
Sx - heat exhaustion
Hot, thirsty, cramps
Fatigue
N/V
Dizziness, syncope
Sx - heat stroke
Prev hx of heat exhaustion
Irritability, confusion
CNS sx
Physical exam findings for heat exhaustion
Normal or elevated temp <40
Flushed skin
Profuse sweating
Cold, clammy skin
Physical exam findings for heat stroke
Confusion, ataxia
Temp >40
Tachycardia, SOB, hypotension
Hot skin +/- sweating
Investigations for ?heat exhaustion/ stroke
ECG
Lytes
Blood gas
Blood sugar (normal fasting/ before meals = 4-7)
Kidney function
Coagulation