Q I FOR THE MONTH
January 2004
Symptomatic Decreased LOC
CQI INDICATORS:
Assessment - Neurological
Level of consciousness
Pupils: Symmetry, Reactivity, size
Motor/Sensory x 4(unilateral deficits)
Speech (dysathria anaphasia)
Assessment - Respiratory
Respiratory rate and effort
Pulse Oximeter
Breath Sounds
Assessment - Cardiovascular
Pulse rate and quality
Blood Pressure
Skin: color, temp., moisture
EKG Monitor/Interpretation
Assessment - History
S-A-M-P-L-E history
Chemstrip bG
BLS
Oxygenate: Device and rate
Support ventilations
Patient position during transport
ALS
IV; appropriate initiation/documentation
ETT; appropriate utilization/documentation
Orders obtained and noted
Pharmacological Intervention
Drug selections appropriate to situation
Appropriate dosage of medication(s)
Appropriate repeating of medications(s)
Appropriate documentation (drug, dose, route, time)
Additional Documentation
Glascow Coma Scale
Orders obtained and noted
Response to interventions
Legible Documentation
OVERALL IMPRESSION
RECOMMENDED ACTION
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