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SaHF DMBC Volume 1 Edition 1.1.pdf - Shaping a healthier future

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Exclusion criterion<br />

Complex fractures<br />

Patients receiving<br />

oncological therapy<br />

Sickle cell crisis<br />

Shortness of Breath<br />

Adults with signs of severe<br />

or life threatening asthma<br />

Airway compromise<br />

Acute exacerbation of<br />

Heart Failure<br />

Burns<br />

New CVA<br />

Significant DVT<br />

Haematemesis /<br />

Haemoptysis<br />

Overdose / Intoxicated and<br />

not able to mobilise<br />

Significant head injuries<br />

Additional information<br />

For example (but not limited to):<br />

Long bone fracture of legs<br />

Open fractures<br />

Spinal injury<br />

Patients receiving oncological therapy should be transferred to a<br />

hospital with an Acute Oncology Service. All Major Acute<br />

Hospitals have Acute Oncology services.<br />

"Severe" shortness of breath compared to normal<br />

Cyanosis<br />

Increased peripheral oedema<br />

Impaired consciousness or acute confusion<br />

Rapid rate of onset<br />

Associated with tachycardia > 110 beats per minute<br />

Inability to speak in sentences<br />

Shortness of breath associated with chest pain<br />

Shortness of breath associated with pallor and cold sweats<br />

Respiratory rate greater than 25 per minute<br />

Oxygen saturation < 95% in a previously healthy individual [E:e]<br />

History of severe asthma or recent emergency admission or a<br />

single ITU admission.<br />

Shortness of breath associated with chest trauma.<br />

cannot complete sentences<br />

pulse 110 beats per minute<br />

respiration 25 breaths a minute<br />

peak flow 50% predicted or best<br />

silent chest<br />

cyanosis<br />

bradycardia (heart rate < 40 bpm)<br />

exhaustion<br />

stridor<br />

quinsy<br />

oedema of tongue<br />

unable to swallow<br />

saliva/ drooling<br />

>5%<br />

Facial/ eye involvement<br />

Inhalation injury<br />

Chemical/ electrical involvement<br />

Patients with suspected DVT associated with chest pain/SOB or<br />

HR > 110<br />

Are experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal or delirium tremens<br />

Are a danger to themselves or others<br />

Acute mental health presentation compromised by alcohol/drugs<br />

Unaccompanied by other responsible adult and need a period of<br />

observation<br />

Have taken any drug overdose<br />

Clinical concerns about a Cervical Spine injury:<br />

o Neck pain or midline boney tenderness<br />

o Focal neurological deficit<br />

7b. Work of the Emergency and Urgent Care CIG 154

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