Rush ED Approach Flashcards
1
Q
CC of HA, what do you want to rule out?
A
ICH SAH HTN encephalopathy CO exposure Temporal arteritis Meningoencephalitis Cerebral sinus thrombosis Altitude sickness Acute angle closure glaucoma Brain tumor EPH/SDH —> think about alcoholics and old people SAH Meningitis - fever, nuchal rigidity, +/- immunocompromised Dural venous thrombosis - pregnancy
2
Q
Knee pain CC, what do you need to rule out?
A
Infectious arthritis Knee dislocation Fracture Patellar dislocation Quadriceps tendon rupture DVT Soft tissue infection
3
Q
What is a 3 step Neuro exam?
A
GCS
Pupils
strength at all 4
4
Q
What should you asks pts about medications?
A
Any changes?
Able to take meds as Rx’ed recently?
5
Q
What social hx do you need to get?
A
Who do you live with?
What do you do during the day?
Any bad habits - drugs, drinking, smoking
6
Q
What is multi-tasking?
A
Knowing how to quickly do a lot of different things in series
