AKI And Malignant Hyperthermia Flashcards
1
Q
What are signs of acute tubular necrosis?
A
Hypovolemia, shock, nephrotoxic agents
2
Q
What are prerenal causes of AKI in post op
A
Hypovolemia d/t bleeding
Impaired cardiac function
3
Q
What are postrenal AKI causes in post op patient
A
Obstruction d/t ureter damage or drainage obstruction
4
Q
What is malignant hyperthermia
A
A severe reaction to anesthesia caused by a genetic mutation
5
Q
Malignant hyperthermia clinical manifestations
A
High body temperature
Rigid muscles or spasms
Tachycardia
RHABDO
AKI
Coagulation issues
6
Q
Diagnostics for malignant hyperthermia
A
Genetic testing
Muscle biopsy
7
Q
Malignant hyperthermia treatment
A
Dantrolene 2.5mg/kg IV bolus And continue as drip
O2
IVF
Body cooling