Signs of airway obstruction? (4)
Grunting, gurgling, stridor, snoring
Paradoxical chest and abdominal movements
Accessory muscles
Recessions/refractions
What landmarks are used to measure cervical
collar size?
Top of trapezius to chin
Signs of ventilatory compromise (ATOM FC)
Airway obstruction Tension pneumothorax Open chest wound Massive heamothorax Flail chest Cardiac tamponade
What drug can be given if a there is a lot of haemorrhaging?
Tranexamic acid