Anaesthetics Flashcards
1
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3 treatments for pain affecting the periphery step
A
- Non-drug treatment (rest, ice, compression, elevation)
- NSAID
- Local anaesthetics
2
Q
4 treatments for pain affecting the spinal cord step
A
-Non-drug treatment Massage, TENS "acupuncture" -Opioids -Ketamine -Local anaesthetics
3
Q
4 treatments for pain affecting the brain step
A
-Non-drug Psychological -Paracetamol -Opioids -Amitriptyline
4
Q
3 types of NSAIDs
A
- Aspirin
- Ibuprofen
- Diclofenac
5
Q
How does the oral dose of morphine vary from the IV/IM/SC dose
A
Oral dose is 2-3 times more
6
Q
3 examples of anticonvulsant drugs used to treat pain and their advantage
A
- Carbamazepine
- Sodium valproate
- Gabapentin
7
Q
Treatment of neuropathic pain
A
- Carbamazepine
- Sodium valproate
- Gabapentin
- Amitriptyline
8
Q
How to treat mild, moderate and severe pain
A
- Mild = Paracetamol (+/- NSAIDs)
- Moderate = Codeine/alternative + Paracetamol (+/- NSAIDs)
- Severe = Morphine + Paracetamol (+/- NSAIDs)
9
Q
Types of NIV
A
- CPAP
- Assisted spontaneous ventilation
10
Q
Types of invasive
A
-Endotracheal tube
11
Q
Types of adv. resp. support
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- ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
- HFOV (High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation)
12
Q
What is offered during cardiovascular support
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- Invasive monitoring with appropriate fluid resuscitation
- Ionotropic vs vasoactive support
- Intra-aortic balloon counter pulsation
- Extracorporeal support (AV ECMO, VAD (Ventricular Assist Device) )
13
Q
3 types of RRTs
A
- CVVHDF (Continuous Venovenous Haemodiafiltration)
- SCUF (Sustained Continuous Filtration)
- SLED (Sustained Low Efficiency Dialysis)
14
Q
What is hepatic dialysis
A
MARS (Molecular Absorbents Recirculating System)
Transplant only option
15
Q
Treatment of raised ICP
A
-Management of physiological factors PCO2 + PO2 MAP Temp. Glucose
- Osmotherapy (hypertonic saline/mannitol)
- Therapeutic hypothermia
- Burst suppression of cerebral activity
