…not given another hour. Indications CPAP: Acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedema with hypoxaemia and marked work of breathing — the strongest indication, with a rapid effect on…

…Anaphylaxis is a rapidly developing systemic hypersensitivity reaction that can cause life threatening compromise of the airway, breathing or circulation. Skin symptoms may be absent…

…oedema and mucus plugging. Expiratory flow limitation causes air trapping and dynamic hyperinflation. The consequences are increased work of breathing, exhaustion and, in the most…

…with loss of mechanical cardiac function. Results in loss of consciousness, cessation of breathing, and absence of a palpable pulse. Ventricular contraction has ceased or…

…it specifies another approved regimen. The first 10 minutes 1. Assess airway, breathing and circulation. 2. Obtain a 12 lead ECG within 10 minutes. 3…

…be actively considered [1]. Do the following early: 1. Assess airway, work of breathing, level of consciousness and circulation. 2. Give controlled oxygen with a…

…time of symptom onset or the time last known to be well. 3. Assess airway, breathing and circulation. 4. Measure the plasma glucose immediately. 5…

…ventilation. Inadequate ventilation with a rising pCO₂ and respiratory acidosis, or a markedly increased work of breathing with impending exhaustion. Threatened airway obstruction: inhalation injury…

…3]. Step 1: confirm the blood pressure and stabilise the patient Immediate assessment 1. Assess airway, breathing, circulation and level of consciousness. 2. Attach ECG…

…Do not wait for the venous laboratory result. 1. Assess and stabilise the airway, breathing and circulation. 2. Measure the capillary or venous glucose. 3…