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Patient Management PM8

To assess a patient clinically, in OPD and elsewhere, in particular to:

TITLE	MEDICAL EMERGENCIES AND BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
Code	PM8
Learning Outcome	Recognise and initiate management of medical emergencies and offer first aid or Basic Life Support until expert help arrives. Recognise when the patient’s condition requires further medical care or intervention and make the appropriate referral. Recognise and manage anaphylaxis.
Assessment	Annual Trust-based accreditation of life support skills CbD Part 2 FRCOphth
Assessor
Target Year of Achievement	End of foundation years and annually after
Related Learning Outcomes	CA11 BCS9
Overview	It is critical to know and be able to apply the national protocols for Basic Life Support, including Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, and anaphylaxis. Know how to respond if a patient collapses after intravenous fluorescein injection. You should also be aware of the differences between management of adult and paediatric medical emergency procedures. Be aware of how vital signs can indicate a deterioration in the condition of a patient, and understand how factors such as age and co-morbidities may impact upon vital signs. Familiarise yourself with the local protocols for emergencies, including the telephone number for assistance and whether an ambulance will need to be called for each site that you work at.
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