How long after being deprived of oxygen do cells start to die?
After 3-5 minutes
What is shock?
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
Skin is cold & clammy
Very weak
Unable to stand up
Pale skin (even blue or grey)
What does AED stand for?
automated external defibrillator
The resuscitation council guidelines indicate that for each minute CPR is delayed there is a ?
reduction in survival rates?
10%
What is agonal breathing?
Barely breathing or taking infrequent, noisy gasps. These usually occur about every 10-15
seconds
How common is agonal breathing?
40% of patients.
What should happen if there is doubt about whether a collapsed person is displaying agonal
breathing?
It should be assumed that they are not breathing
What is haemophilia?
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?
Whether the problem is trauma (injury) or non-trauma (illness)
What is the definition of chronic illness?
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?
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?
Use "other symptoms" pathway
What is a MedicAlert?
Medical alert bracelet/pendant which identifies their condition and helps healthcare
professionals treat them appropriately
Define what is meant by Blunt injury?
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