RRAPID - D

Question 1

What are the 4 areas of the brain + their function?

Answer 1

Cerebrum - controls voluntary movements
Cerebellum - coordinates balance + posture
Limbic system - control centre for autonomic system
Brainstem - life support systems

Question 2

Recognition in D

Answer 2

Assess GCS
Examine pupils 
Check glucose 
Focused neuro exam 
Look for signs of brain injury

Question 3

Assessing in E

Answer 3

Abdo exam 
Top to toe skin exam
Temperature 
Take a history 
Check obs, drug + fluid chart

Question 4

Investigations in E

Answer 4

FBC, U+E, LFT, CRP, clotting, cultures

Imaging

Question 5

What is AMPLE?

Answer 5

Allergies
Meds
PMHx
Last ins + outs 
Events