When does an event become a mass-casualty incident?
3 or more patients/ patients exceed resources
Crackles, orthopnea, edema, and pink frothy sputum suggest what problem?
Pulmonary edema
Give all FAST VAN stroke cues.
Face, arms, speech, time
Vision, Aphasia, Neglect
A seizure stops. What four things should be reassessed immediately?
Airway, breathing, Circulation, and BGL
A rigid, distended and Cold abdomen with guarding and movement pain requires what treatment?
Urgent transport; no oral intake
Chest discomfort with diaphoresis and dyspnea should make you suspect what type of illness?
Suspected cardiovascular injury/ ACS (Acute Coronary Syndrome)
A drowsy diabetic cannot safely swallow. Can you still administer oral glucose if so, How?
Yes, Administer Buccally
Vomiting and diarrhea with hot, Flushed skin suggest what type of shock?
Septic or Anaphylactic shock
Chest trauma, JVD, hypotension, deviated trachea and unilateral absent breath sounds indicate what life threat?
Tension pneumothorax
Deep Kussmaul breathing, dehydration, abdominal pain, and altered LOC suggest what pattern?
Diabetic ketoacidosis/ Hyperglycemic emergency
A patient is weak on one side, has a headache and slurred speech. What are the two most important details to provide during handover?
Last seen normal time, FAST VAN assessment
Name the four triage tag designations (NOT Colours)
Expectant/Deceased, Immediate, Delayed, Minor/Walking wounded.