ABCDE Flashcards
1
Q
How do you manage patients who are in astyole?
A
CPR and IV epinephrine
2
Q
What are the unshockable rhythms?
A
Astyole
3
Q
How does a patient present with DKA?
What investigations do you want to do?
How do you manage them?
A
Thirst and polyuria Vomitting Abdo pain Pear drop breath Tachyponeic
Blood glucose
Blood ketones - using ketone meter
ABG
IV fluids
Fixed rate insulin IV 0.1unit/kg/hr
Monitor K+
LWMH to prevent thromboemolotic event
4
Q
What consitutes epiplectus status?
How is it managed?
A
> 5mins
This is from beginning of seizure
5mins = IV lorazepam
15mins (from start of seizure) = IV lorazepam
if still no repsonse = IV phenytonin
If pre-hospital setting PR diazepam (Diazepam = Derriere) or Buccal midazolam (Midazolam = Mouth)
