01
92%
“Oxygen is indicated for stroke patients who have SpO2 of < 92% on room air.”
CPG CA11 Acute Stroke, page 1
02
modified Rankin Scale
“The modified Rankin Scale (mRS) is used to score the level of disability and dependency, and also as inclusion criteria to bypass hospitals in regional settings.”
CPG CA11 Acute Stroke, page 1
03
6 / Clinical Advice Line
“For patients < 6 years of age, contact the Clinical Advice Line for advice.”
CPG BD1 Behavioural Disturbance, page 1
04
cardiovascular
“Restraint and parenteral sedation carry the risk of rapid cardiovascular deterioration in this patient group.”
CPG BD1 Behavioural Disturbance, page 3
05
metabolic rate
“Children have a higher metabolic rate, which increases their oxygen consumption.”
CPG PA02 Paediatric Clinical Deterioration, page 1
06
precede
“Parental/Carer concern may often precede abnormal vital signs and is an important factor in recognising clinical deterioration in paediatric patients.”
CPG PA02 Paediatric Clinical Deterioration, page 2
07
black / Funnel Web
“If unsure of specific spider treat all black spider bites as per Funnel Web Spider”
PROTOCOL E6 Bites, Stings and Envenomation, page 4
08
tension pneumothorax / chest compressions
“In cardiac arrest due to trauma, haemorrhage control, restoration of circulating blood volume, opening the airway and relieving tension pneumothorax should have priority over chest compressions.”
PROTOCOL T20 Traumatic Cardiac Arrest, page 1
09
exsanguinated
“An exsanguinated patient theoretically derives little benefit from external chest compressions until blood volume is restored to a minimally sufficient quantity”
PROTOCOL T20 Traumatic Cardiac Arrest, page 1
10
500mL / 24 hours
“Primary Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH): PV haemorrhage >500mL occurring within the first 24 hours following birth”
PROTOCOL OP2 Postpartum Haemorrhage, page 1
11
200 / haemoglobin
“Carbon Monoxide has over 200 times the affinity for haemoglobin when compared to oxygen, resulting in a reduced capacity for blood to carry oxygen to vital organs.”
PROTOCOL DT3 Carbon Monoxide, page 1
12
hypoxia / hypotension
“Secondary brain injury can occur as the result of hypoxia and hypotension.”
PROTOCOL T4 Head Injuries, page 1
13
28-32°C / 28°C
“Hypothermia can be classified as: Mild (32-35°C) Moderate (28-32°C) Severe (< 28°C)”
PROTOCOL E4 Hypothermia, page 1
14
Adrenaline
“IM Adrenaline is the front line treatment for ALL patients with anaphylactic reactions.”
PROTOCOL M16 Anaphylaxis and Allergic Reactions, page 2
15
compound sodium lactate
“If signs and symptoms of hypovolaemia are present, patients should be administered a bolus dose of compound sodium lactate.”
PROTOCOL M16 Anaphylaxis and Allergic Reactions, page 2