2. Random Init Flashcards

1
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Shock medical emergency

Cause

A

Blood loss, sepsis, low BP, tissue hypOXia, organ failure

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2
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Shock

Tx

A

Noradrenaline
Or
Phenyl ephedrine ( long acting)

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Vascular disease

What is it?

A

ascular disease is any abnormal condition of the blood vessels (arteries and veins).

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Peripheral vascular disease (PVD)

What is it

A

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a blood circulation disorder that causes the blood vessels outside of your heart and brain to narrow, block, or spasm. This can happen in your arteries or veins. PVD typically causes pain and fatigue, often in your legs, and especially during exercise

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5
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Peripheral Vascular Disease types

A
Pulmonary Embolism.
Raynaud's Phenomenon.
Renal Vascular Disease.
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
Varicose Veins
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Occlusive peripheral arterial disease

What is it

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Occlusive peripheral arterial disease is blockage or narrowing of an artery in the legs (or rarely the arms), usually due to atherosclerosis and resulting in decreased blood flow

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7
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PVD

SE

A

hair loss on your legs and feet.
numbness or weakness in the legs.
brittle, slow-growing toenails.
ulcers (open sores) on your feet and legs, which do not heal.
changing skin colour on your legs, such as turning pale or blue.
shiny skin.
in men, erectile dysfunction

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8
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Occlusion PVD

Tx

A

Lifestyle advice

Secondary prevention

Low dose aspirin

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9
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Raynaud syndrome

What is this

A

Raynaud syndrome, a functional peripheral arterial disease, is a condition in which small arteries (arterioles), usually in the fingers or toes, narrow (constrict) more tightly than normal in response to exposure to cold.

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10
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Dystrophy

A

Tissue gets weaker especially muscles dying out Due to disease or malnutrition

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11
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Dyscrasia

A

Body fluids imbalance

Blood , phlegm, bile, lymph

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12
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Dysphagia

A

Difficulty swallowing

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13
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Dyspnoea

A

SOB

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