1
Q
Why do you need to check the ears on a fall?
A
Check for hameotympanum - basal skull fracture
2
Q
Indications for CT head
A
Focal neurological signs
More than one vomitting episode
Suspicion of basal skull fracture
GCS less than 13 OR change in GCS
first seizure
On anticoagulant
3
Q
What is the score for frailty?
A
Rockwood score
4
Q
How long does a post ictal phase last? vs a vasovagal
A
Up to an hour
Vasovagal recover straight awat
5
Q
Signs of basal skull fracture
A
Racoon eyes
CSF leak out of nose or ears
Haemotympanum
Battles sign
Joints, bones and skin
flashcards
Decks in class (33)
# Cards
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Rheumatoid Arthritis and psoriatic arthritis64
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Osteoartgritis25
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Septic Arthtitis6
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GALS + REMS39
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Falls5
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Bones and fractures91
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Osteoporosis103
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Fractures36
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Frailty and frailty syndromes2
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Delirium28
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Malignant melanoma/cutaneous warts/benign tumours/back pain67
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Psoriasis50
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Eczema40
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Acne22
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Skin infections and cellulitis75
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Back and joint pain16
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Rash12
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Fluids2
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Random1
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Reactive arthritis18
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Ankylosing spondylitis30
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Calcium and vit D and bones7
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Osteomalacia8
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Polymyalgia rheumatica36
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SLE5
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Systemic sclerosis2
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Gout/crystal arthropathy33
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Polymyositis9
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Myasthenia Gravis10
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Surgical site infection8
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Necrotising fasciitis19
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Impetigo2
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Bursitis6
