Anaesthetics - Critical Care Flashcards
1
Q
What is critical care?
A
Management/assessment of:
Respiratory, cardiovascular or neurological failure
Fluid management
Organ system support
2
Q
What are the types of respiratory failure?
A
Type 1: Oxygenation failure (Decr. PO2)
Type 2: Ventilation failure (Inc. PCO2)
3
Q
How is respiratory failure managed?
A
NIV
Positive pressure ventilation
4
Q
What are the main types of shock?
A
Distributive (septic) Hypovolaemic Anaphylactic Neurogenic Cardiogenic
5
Q
What are the most commonly used vasopressors?
A
Metaraminol
Noradrenaline
6
Q
What drugs are used to increase collapsed blood pressure?
A
Vasopressors
(positive) Inotropes
7
Q
What are the most commonly used inotropes?
A
Adrenaline
Dobutamine
8
Q
What types of fluids are used in resuscitation?
A
Colloids or crystalloids
9
Q
What is the maximum for IV fluids?
A
30ml/kg
