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Decks in this class (15)

Arrests, VT and VF
Write out the protocol for cardia...,
When can you give continuous cpr ...,
What are the reversible causes of...
8  cards
Status epilepticus
Define status epilepticus 1,
Describe your initial assessment ...,
How do you give high flow oxygen 3
12  cards
Chest pain
List some risk factors for ihd 1,
What is the differential diagnosi...,
What investigations do you do for...
9  cards
Coma
A patient arrives at a e unconsci...,
Describe the gcs system 2,
What is meant by decerebrate and ...
12  cards
Trauma
What is a handover tool used by p...,
Who is in the trauma team 2,
How would you assess the patient 3
23  cards
Allergic reaction
What is the name of the rash asso...,
Which systems are affected in an ...,
What s the difference between ana...
15  cards
Thrombo-embolism
What are the symptoms of pe 1,
What are the signs of a dvt 2,
If you suspect a pe what investig...
18  cards
Overdose
Which organ is the principal site...,
What is the toxin that damages th...,
How much paracetamol is likely to...
16  cards
Oxygen therapy + Ventilation
List some ways you can give oxygen 1,
What is meant by high flow oxygen 2,
How does a venturi mask work when...
7  cards
Fluids and electrolytes
Osmolality osmolarity tonicity os...,
Where is most sodium found extrac...,
What fluids do we have 3
28  cards
Arrhythmias
A patient is in resus and all of ...,
A patient is in resus and all of ...,
Which rhythms are shockable 3
4  cards
Bleeding
What is coffee ground vomit 1,
How is haemorrhage classified 2,
What are the aims of resuscitation 3
19  cards
Analgesia
How do you manage pain 1,
Side effects of opioids 2,
Signs of opioid toxicity 3
3  cards
DKA and HONK
What is dka 1,
Describe pathophysiology of dka 2,
What s the triad of dka 3
15  cards
Stroke + TIA
Two types of stroke 1,
Features of cerebral hemisphere s...,
What could help you distinguish b...
21  cards

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