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April, 2016
Purpose
Scope
Author
Review date
April, 2018
URL
https://ambulance.qld.gov.au/clinical.html
Non-cardiogenic
Cardiogenic
Examples include:
- Septicaemia
- Anaemia
- Thyrotoxicosis
Pancreatitis
Eclampsia
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Burns
Toxins/environmental
- Immersion/submersion
- Toxic inhalation
- High Altitude Pulmonary Oedema (HAPE)
& decompression illness
Other
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Clinical features
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Additional information
Risk assessment
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Appropriate positioning
Cardiogenic?
Non-cardiogenic?
Oxygen
Aspirin
GTN
12-Lead ECG
Consider:
IPPV
PEEP
CPAP
Oxygen
12-Lead ECG
IPPV
PEEP
CPAP
Manage as per:
CPG: Burns
CPG: Post submersion
CPG: Head injury
CPG: Spinal injury
CPG: Relevant toxicology/toxinology
Manage as per:
CPG: Cardiogenic shock
Transport to hospital
Pre-notify as appropriate
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