Acute Care Formative Flashcards
Where does Morphine work anatomically to do its analgesia?
Substantia gelatinosa
What is the immediate Tx for Haemothorax?
Intercostal drain
What can you give in PRIMARY CARE (aka GP) before you transfer Meningitis pt for definitvie mx (aka ceftriaxone)?
IM Benzylpenicillin
my boy benzi in the primary care
What can you give in PRIMARY CARE (aka GP) before you transfer Meningitis pt for definitvie mx (aka ceftriaxone)?
IM Benzylpenicillin
my boy benzi in the primary care
What vitals will you see in someone with Battles sign (aka bruising behind ear, aka basal skull fracture)?
- HTN
- Bradycardia
opposite of shock bc they are a warrior in battle
What is the diagnostic test for Aortic dissection?
Contrast CT
What is the Dx when eye is Down n Out, and pupil is dilated, and they have ptosis?
Post communicating artery aneurysm
What is the definitive Mx of Severe hyperkalaemia?
Haemodilaysis
What is the strength of adrenaline for Anaphylaxis?
1:1000
What is the dose of adrenaline for Anaphylaxis?
500mcg
What are the fluid req in a burn pt?
- 4ml x Burn percentage in q x Weight
- Give half of it in first 8 hours, rest in next 16
e.g 20% burn in question
What is Type 1 Hypersensitivty reaction?
Anaphylaxis
ACID
What is the mechanism of Type 1 Hypersensitivty reaction?
Antigen reacts with igE on mast cells
What are examples of Type 1 Hypersensitivty reaction? (2 things)
- Asthma
- Anaphylaxis
A, AA
What is Type 2 Hypersensitivty reaction?
Cell bound
ACID
