SAQ 822 – Pre-hospital / Retrieval – subarachnoid haemorrhage transfer

You are retrieving a previously healthy 43-year-old man from a regional hospital. He has been diagnosed with a subarachnoid haemorrhage. His current observations are GCS 14 (E4, V4, M6), HR 72 bpm, BP 138/74 mmHg, RR 16/min and SpO2 98% on room air.

State four (4) assessment features that would make you more likely to intubate the patient for transport.

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Before loading, his GCS drops to 9/15 and he is intubated. List three (3) complications related to the stated pathology that could occur during transport. For each, briefly state your management in transit.

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</p> <table class="saq-prop-table"> <thead> <tr> <th>Cause of deterioration</th> <th>Steps taken to manage</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>

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In general, state two (2) benefits of using a fixed-wing platform rather than a rotary-wing platform.

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