Fundamental Critical Care Support - Chapter 1
Jeremiah
Terms in this set (28)
Detection
Intervention
DIRECT methadology Reassesment
Effective Communication
Teamwork
signs of sympathetic response seating, pallor, cool extremities
pulse
BP
RR
vital signs
oxygenation
Temp
urine output
the primary survey of the acutely ill pt asks what is the main physiological problem?
the secondary survey of the acutely ill what is the underlying cause?
patient asks
who witnessed the acute illness?
main sxs?
the hx of the primary should ask... trauma or no trauma?
operative or non-operative?
meds or toxins?
airway
the examination of the primary survey breathing/oxygenation
includes circulation
level of consciousness
the chart review of the primary survey vitals
includes
ABG (or venous if arterial access isn't possible)
investigations of the primary survey includes
blood glucose
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