Anaesthetics Critical Care Flashcards
1
Q
Define Vasopressors?
A
Drugs that constrict vessels (mainly veins) - Alpha-1-agonists
2
Q
Define Inotropes?
A
Drugs that increase heart contractility - Beta-1-agonists
3
Q
What is the body’s daily Na requirement?
A
1-2mmol/Kg/Day
4
Q
What’s your daily potassium requirement?
A
0.5-1mmol/kg/Day
5
Q
What’s your daily fluid requirement?
A
25-30ml/Kg/day
6
Q
Whats the body’s daily glucose requirements?
A
50-100g/day
7
Q
What are the different shocks?
A
Neurological - spinal cord injury
Anaphylactic
Cardiogenic- heart not pumping enough
Hypovolemic - not enough fluid
