Review Note
Last Update: 01/18/2024 08:48 PM
Current Deck: PCP::PARA1200::Module 6
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Differentiate between critical life-threatening, potentially life-threatening, and non-life threatening patient presentations.
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Critical life threatening - Imminent risk of death without immediate and aggressive intervention.(purple) (CA, Respiratory failure
severe trauma)
Potentially life threatening - Potentially life-threatening conditions have the potential to become critical and pose a serious risk to the patient's life if not promptly addressed. (MI, allergic reactions
uncontrolled seizures)
non life threatening - Non-life-threatening conditions are those that, while requiring medical attention, do not pose an immediate risk to the patient's life. (sprains and minor fractures)
severe trauma)
Potentially life threatening - Potentially life-threatening conditions have the potential to become critical and pose a serious risk to the patient's life if not promptly addressed. (MI, allergic reactions
uncontrolled seizures)
non life threatening - Non-life-threatening conditions are those that, while requiring medical attention, do not pose an immediate risk to the patient's life. (sprains and minor fractures)
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