Category
Emergency
Acute care, triage and resuscitation.
Entries in Emergency
Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure
A structured approach to assessing an acutely unwell patient.
Arterial blood gas
A blood test used to assess oxygenation, carbon dioxide and acid-base status.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Emergency chest compressions and rescue measures used in cardiac arrest.
Deep vein thrombosis
A blood clot in a deep vein, commonly in the leg.
Electrocardiogram
A recording of the heart’s electrical activity over time.
Face, Arms, Speech, Time
A stroke recognition mnemonic.
Glasgow Coma Scale
A clinical scale used to assess level of consciousness.
Myocardial infarction
Myocardial injury caused by ischaemia, commonly known as a heart attack.
Onset, Provocation/Palliation, Quality, Region/Radiation, Severity, Time
A pain assessment mnemonic.
Pulmonary embolism
A blockage of the pulmonary arteries, usually by thrombus.