How long after being deprived of oxygen do cells start to die?
(Ans - After 3-5 minutes
What is shock?
(Ans - Life-threatening condition that occurs when the cardiovascular system fails for some reason, and is unabl
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How long after being deprived of oxygen do cells start to die?
(Ans - After 3-5 minutes
What is shock?
(Ans - Life-threatening condition that occurs when the cardiovascular system fails for some reason, and is unable to circulate adequate amounts of oxygen around the body.
List the features of shock
(Ans –
Skin is cold & clammy
Very weak
Unable to stand up
Pale skin (even blue or grey)
What does AED stand for?
(Ans - automated external defibrillator
The resuscitation council guidelines indicate that for each minute CPR is delayed there is a ? reduction in survival rates?
(Ans - 10%
What is agonal breathing?
(Ans - Barely breathing or taking infrequent, noisy gasps. These usually occur about every 10-15 seconds
How common is agonal breathing?
(Ans - 40% of patients.
What should happen if there is doubt about whether a collapsed person is displaying agonal breathing?
(Ans - It should be assumed that they are not breathing
What is haemophilia?
(Ans - Hemophilia is usually an inherited bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot properly.
What piece of information is collected in module 0 that influences the pathways you can choose at the body map?
(Ans - Whether the problem is trauma (injury) or non-trauma (illness)
What is the definition of chronic illness?
(Ans - A condition that persists over a long period of time. Symptoms appear gradually and get worse despite treatment and change very slowly
What are the 5 age groups within the system and what age range does each of these cover?
(Ans
- Neonate - 0-1hour
Infant - 1 hour - 12 months
Toddler - 1 - 5 years
Child - 5 - 16 years
Adult - 16years and over
What do you use when someone's symptoms are very vague and there is no specific pathway available?
(Ans - Use "other symptoms" pathway
What is a MedicAlert?
(Ans - Medical alert bracelet/pendant which identifies their condition and helps healthcare professionals treat them appropriately
Define what is meant by Blunt injury?
(Ans - The skin or other body surface has not been broken but damage has still occurred
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