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Give 6 indications for cervical spine immobilisation in an emergency situation?
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1. Unresponsive/unconscious patient
2. History of multiple trauma (polytrauma) 3. History of neck trauma (or mechanism) 4. Unexplained neck pain or tenderness to C-spine 5. Poor range of movements 6. Neurological deficit (pain, paraesthesia) |
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Pupils in emergency
1. constricted, unresponsive pupils 2. unilateral dilated pupil |
1. opioids
2. brain disease |
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Secondary Survey
What areas of the history must be covered? (AMPLE mnemonic) |
Allergies
Medications Past medical history Last food and drink Events/Environment |
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What are the indications of NG tube in an emergency situation?
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Patient is:
Vomiting or Unconscious or No gag reflex |
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State 6 clinical signs of Hypovolaemic/haemorhagic shock.
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1. Tackcardia
2. Low BP 3. Delay capillary refill time (>2s) 4. Altered conscious level 5. Pale, cool skin and extremities 6. Poor urine output |
