Adult emergencies 5 Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 6 P’s of RSA
A
Prepare equipment pre oxygenate pre treat paralysis place tube placement confirmation
2
Q
what drugs do we primarily use for RSA
A
Etomidate, Succinycholine,rocurionium
3
Q
Of the 2 paralytics in RSA which one has quicker onset and wears off faster
A
succs
4
Q
after successful RSA, what 2 drugs would be used to keep patient sedated and what are doese
A
Morphine and MIdazolam, 3 mg, IV/IO each
5
Q
how long acting is etomidate and what is the dose for RSA
A
very short about 5 minutes, dose, 0.3mg/kg max 30 mg
6
Q
In RSA IV lidocaine is used for suspected head trauma and increased ICP, what is the dose
A
1.5-2 mg/kg or 150/200 max
7
Q
what are the doses for succs and roc in RSA
A
succs- 1-1.5 mg/kg usual dose 100 mg
roc - 0.6mg-1.2 mg/kg usual dose 100 mg
