NHS Pathways DLP questions

How long after being deprived of oxygen do cells start to die? - Answer-After 3-5 minutes What is shock? - Answer-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 - Answer-Skin is cold & clammy Very weak Unable to stand up Pale skin (even blue or grey) What does AED stand for? - Answer-automated external defibrillator The resuscitation council guidelines indicate that for each minute CPR is delayed there is a ? reduction in survival rates? - Answer-10% What is agonal breathing? - Answer-Barely breathing or taking infrequent, noisy gasps. These usually occur about every 10-15 seconds How common is agonal breathing? - Answer-40% of patients. What should happen if there is doubt about whether a collapsed person is displaying agonal breathing? - Answer-It should be assumed that they are not breathing What is haemophilia? - Answer-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? - Answer-Whether the problem is trauma (injury) or non-trauma (illness) What is the definition of chronic illness? - Answer-A condition that persists over a long period of time. Symptoms appear gradually and get worse despite treatment and change very slowly