Recognition and Assesment of the Seriously Ill Patient - Initial Assessment of the Critically Ill Patient
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What do you need to know from monitoring in the primary survey?
- Heart rate, rhythm
- Blood pressure
- Respiratory rate and pulse oximetryLevel of consciousness
What do you need to know from the investigations in the primary survey?
- ABG
- Glucose
What are the first steps in treatment during the primary survey?
- Adequate airway and oxygen
- IV access (and fluids)
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What is the downside of emergency admission regarding the history?
Framework for assessing in the acutley IIII or injured patient
Examination: ABCDE
Chart review : vitals
Investigation: ABG, Blood glucose
Treatment: oxygen, fluids
What warrants a repetition of the primary survey?
- Ongoing deterioration
- New symptoms
What must be done during the primary survey in D?
- Glasgow Coma Scale
- Initial assessment of CNS and limb movement
- Pupil size and reaction
What is the most important additional investigation in the primary survey?
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