Analgesia and Sedation Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three categories of pain?
A
Background
Breakthrough
Procedural
2
Q
What are some causes of agitation?
A
pain
hypoxia
hypotension
hypoglycemia
3
Q
in regards to analgesia and sedation in the PFC setting, what is the best practice when monitoring?
A
portable monitor providing continuous display and capnography; document vital trends frequently
4
Q
what solution should be used when making medication drips?
A
normal saline
5
Q
How much ketamine should you mix into a bag of saline to make a ketamine drip?
A
750mg in a 250mL bag (3mg/mL)
6
Q
What should your ketamine loading dose be before starting a ketamine drip?
A
1mg/kg over 60 seconds
