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ACUTE CHANGES IN:

 
PHYSIOLOGY

 
AIRWAY Respiratory Distress
Threatened Airway
BREATHING Respiratory rate >30/min
Respiratory Rate <6/min
SaO2 <90% on Oxygen
Difficulty speaking
CIRCULATION Systolic Blood Pressure <90
Despite treatment
Pulse Rate > 130
NEUROLOGY Any unexplained decrease in
level of consciousness
Agitation or delirium
Repeated or prolonged seizures
OTHER Concerned about patient
Uncontrolled pain
Failure to respond to treatment
Unable to obtain prompt assistance

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