A-E Assessment (Breathing)

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  • Created by: M. Gomes
  • Created on: 12-05-21 19:54
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  • Breathing
    • How to assess
      • 4. SpO2
      • 3. LOOK LISTEN FEEL
        • LOOK at chest for movement and signs of RDS (inspect)
        • LISTEN to chest (auscultate + percuss)
        • FEEL chest (palpate)
      • 2. WOB
      • 1. RR
    • Types of WOB
      • tracheal tug
      • recession
        • subcostal
        • intercostal
        • sternal
      • head bobbing
      • nasal flare
      • laboured breathing
    • Cause of:
      • low RR
        • brain damage
        • lung disorders
      • high RR
        • anxiety
        • asthma
        • heart failure
      • uneven chest movement
        • lung disease
        • broken bones
        • pleural disease
    • Treatment pathways for low SpO2
      • 15L via non rebreathe mask
      • 4L via nasal cannula
      • 5L via face mask
      • O2 via humidifier
    • Signs of RDS
      • use of accessory muscles e.g. neck, shoulder
      • increased WOB
      • cyanosis
      • head bobbing
      • low HR
      • grunting

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