Summary Fundamental Critical Care Support Study Guide Late

Fundamental Critical Care Support Study Guide Late DIRECT methadology - Detection Intervention Reassesment Effective Communication Teamwork signs of sympathetic response - seating, pallor, cool extremities vital signs - pulse BP RR oxygenation Temp urine output the primary survey of the acutely ill pt asks - what is the main physiological problem? the secondary survey of the acutely ill patient asks - what is the underlying cause? the hx of the primary should ask... - who witnessed the acute illness? main sxs? trauma or no trauma? operative or non-operative? meds or toxins? the examination of the primary survey includes - airway breathing/oxygenation circulation level of consciousness the chart review of the primary survey includes - vitals investigations of the primary survey includes - ABG (or venous if arterial access isn't possible) blood glucose tx during the primary survey includes - ensure adequete airway/oxygen provide IV access with/out fluids asses response to immediate resuscitation call for assistance from an experieicned colleague the data collection in the secondary survey can be described as - more detailed the single most important indicator of critical illness - tachypnea