FREC 3 Resources
Further Reading:
We have provided some resources to help you but you may also wish to purchase the following books/Apps for reference:
JRCALC Clinical Guidelines
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Useful Websites & Apps
MD Calc IOS App > | Android App >
Mersey Burns IOS App > | Android App >
NEWS 2 Calculator IOS App > | Android App >
WHAT3WORDS IOS App > | Android App >
Aide Memoir Pocket Cards
Feel free to download laminate and print.
‘Normal’ physiological parameters for children and adults:
Patient Assessment:
Primary Survey:
The Primary Survey, also known as the initial assessment, is intended to assist emergency responders in identifying imminent risks to life. Immediate life threats usually involve the patient's ABCs, and each one gets fixed as it is identified.
Life-threatening problems MUST be identified immediately. This should be carried out in order of priority to ensure that the most important actions are taken in a logical order and that nothing is overlooked.
Secondary Survey:
Following the initial assessment, conduct a targeted history and physical exam as a secondary survey. It is assumed that life-threatening issues have been identified and resolved. If CPR was used during the process, you may not have reached this point.
The focused history and physical exam may involve an examination focusing on a specific injury or medical complaint, or it may be a rapid examination of the entire body which should take no more than 3 minutes.
The secondary survey is a systematic method for detecting any bleeding or fractures. This system begins at the head and progresses down to the legs.
Oxygen administration guidelines:
Spotting the sick child:
Sepsis:
The UK Sepsis Trust provide a number of resources for responders and those looking after patients pre hospitally.
Sepsis occurs when the immune system goes into overdrive in response to infection and has been historically and inaccuratley referred to as blood poisoning. In sepsis the immune system starts to destroy healthy tissue and can affect circulation. This can, if left untreated, cause organ failure and ultimately death.
Septic Shock - Why Do We See These Red Flag Signs & Symptoms?
Medical Conditions:
