Anaesthetics and Intensive Care Flashcards
1
Q
pain induced by stimulus that doesn’t usually cause pain?
And pain that is exaggerated?
A
Allodynia
Hyperalgesia
2
Q
PEFR in moderte acute asthma?
life threatening asthma?
A
50-70%
<33%
3
Q
which blood test can be used to diagnose anaphylaxis?
A
mast cell tryptase
4
Q
how does naloxone act?
A
opioid receptor antagonist
5
Q
first line treatment for lower back pain?
A
NSAIDs
6
Q
ratio chest compressions:breaths in paeds?
A
15:2
7
Q
antidote for Benzo overdose?
A
Flumazenil
8
Q
main cause of epiglottitis ?
A
haem influenzae
