Red Flags
Temperature is greater than ________?
40C
What are the components of the PAT
Activity, Breathing, Circulation
Changes such as reduced respiratory muscle strength,
increased thoracic cage stiffness,
loss of alveolar structure
reduction of functional residual capacity can all result i a lowering of the patients
SpO2
Acquire a 12 lead ECG if the abdominal pain is...
epigastric and the patient is over 35 years
severe pain, blistering or necrosis is a red flag for
cellulitis
lethargy.
abnormal cry.
failure to interact with people or objects.
reduced tone of floppiness.
Reduced Activity
reduced pace maker cells
stiffening of arterial walls
reduced ability to vasoconstrict in response to shock
reduced stroke volume, baroreceptor sensitivity and reduced maximum heart rate all contribute to a reduction in ....
cardiac output
Pancreatitis
gastric or duodenal ulceration
cholecystitis
leaking AAA can all have pain that radiates to....
The Back, (spine or flank)
altered sensation and/or power in both legs, and or
altered sensation in the saddle area are potential signs of ________________.
Caudina Equina
Tachypnoea
Nasal Flaring
grunting
weak cry are all indicators of.....
respiratory distress
Brain size decreases
slowing of nerve conduction are associated with the changes in the elderly....
nervous system
AAA can typically present as ....
abdominal pain that radiates to the back and signs of shock
When assessing vertigo,
A red flag is - Horizontal nystagamus that persists for more than ___ sec with the head still.
10 sec
supraclavicular, tracheal, intercostal and substernal sites are typical sites of .....
indrawing or retraction
The signs and symptoms of subdural bleeding in the elderly may be subtle because of the ........
increased intracranial free space
Patients are at risk of _______________, if they have been taking a steriod (such as prednisone or dexamethasone) for more than 1 month and suddenly stop.
adrenal insufficiency
What are signs of temporal arteritis?
New throbbing headache
scalp or temple tenderness
jaw pain
vision changes
sitting forward, the sniffing position, the tripod position or refusing to lie down are examples of .....
Abnormal Positioning/ respiratory distress
Which organ in the aging process can have a reduction in metabolic enzyme activity that prolongs the metabolism and clearance of most drugs
Liver
When is naloxone indicated
if opiate poisoning is suspected and significantly impaired level of consciousness
or
significantly impaired breathing