Apls Algorithm Flashcards

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Glucose lower threshold + management

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Less than 2.8mmol/L or 50mg/dl - give glucose 10% 3ml/kg

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2
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ph for DKA severity and % dehydration

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Ph < 7.1 severe dka (10% dehydration)
Ph < 7.2 moderate dka (5%)
Ph < 7.3 mild dka (5%)

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3
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Fluid resus ml/kg + escalation threshold

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10 ml/kg, by 40ml/kg discuss inotropes w senior

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4
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Insulin in DKA how long after starting fluids

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0.05 or 0.1u/kg/hr 1-2h after starting fluids

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5
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Signs of cerebral oedema in DKA

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Headache, irritability, slowing HR, reduced GCS/coma, signs of raised ICP

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6
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DKA managing cerebral oedema

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5ml/kg 2.7% NaCl OR 20% mannitol 2.5-5ml/kg
Call senior
Restrict IVF by 50%

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7
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DKA blood glucose <14mmol/L

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Change fluids to 5% Glc

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8
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DKA blood glucose <6 mmol/L

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Change fluids to 10% glc
Do not reduce insulin below 0.05u/kg/hr if ketones>1mmol/L

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9
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Mnemonic for complications of intubated pt

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D displaced (endobronchial or oesophageal)
O obstructed (kink or plug)
P pneumothorax
E equipment
S in the stomach

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10
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Hyperkalaemia associated with arrhythmia

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Calcium 0.1 mmol/kg IV

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11
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Hyperkalaemia remains high after nebulised salbutamol

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Ph > 7.35 glucose 10% 5ml/kg and insulin 0.05 u/kg/h IV
PH < 7.34 sodium bicarbonate 1-2mmol/kg IV

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12
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Hyperkalaemia potassium falling after salbutamol or after insulin gluc

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Calcium resonium 1g/kg PO or PR

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13
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Hypothermic non shockable how to give adrenaline?

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<30 degrees withhold adrenaline
30-35 degrees adrenaline every 8 mins

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14
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Hypothermia shockable rhythm

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3 DC shocks
2min CPR between shocks
W/h adrenaline and amiodarone until temp >30

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15
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Target temp rise to reduce haemodynamic instability

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0.25-0.5 degrees/hr

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16
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When to declare massive haemorrhage protocol

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Haemorrhagic shock + no response to 20ml/kg fluid

17
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TXA in massive haemorrhage

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15mg/kg (max 1g) bolus IV/IO within 3h of injury
TXA infusion 2mg/kg/hr (max 125mg/h) if bolus already given

18
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What to transfuse in massive haemorrhage

A

RBC and plasma 10ml/kg 1:1 ratio

Platelets 10ml/kg
Cryoprecipitate 10ml/kg

19
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Thresholds of Hb, platelets APTT, PT, fibrinogen, lactate, pH, temp for bleeding controlled

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Hb 80, platelet 75, APTT < 1.5, PT <1.5, fibrinogen > 1.5, lactate < 2.0, ph > 7.35, temp > 36

20
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Symptoms organophosphate poisoning

A

Respiratory symptoms, salivation, sweating, pinpoint pupils

21
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First line symptomatic organophosphate poisoning

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Atropine 20 micrograms/kg can be repeated once after 2nd line

22
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Symptomatic organophosphate poisoning second line

A

Pralidoxime 30mg/kg IV over 20 mins
Followed by 8 mg/kg/hr (max 12g in 24h)

23
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Urgent interventions in seizures
Hypoglycaemia, hyponatraemia < 125mmol/L, meningoencephalitis,

A

3ml/kg 10% glc, 3-5ml/kg 3% NaCl, IV ceftriaxone and aciclovir, check ammonia

24
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When to move away from status protocol and anaesthetise?

A

Airway compromise, respiratory failure despite basic manoeuvres, shock unresponsive to fluid resuscitation, raised ICP or trauma

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Indications for CT scan
New prolonged or focal seizure Refractory seizure New neuro deficit Suspected raised ICP Suspected space occupying lesion VP shunt in situ Trauma Possible NAI
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Reduced consciousness, hypoglycaemia management
3ml/kg of 10% dextrose
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Reasons for fixed dilated pupils (6)
Hypothermia Anticholinergic drugs During and post seizure Severe hypoxia Barbiturates(late sign) Brain stem herniation
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Small or pinpoint pupils (4)
Metabolic disorder Narcotic ingestion Medullary lesion Organophosphate ingestion
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Unilateral dilated pupil (4)
Third nerve lesion Rapidly expanding ipsilateral lesion Focal epileptic seizures Tentorial herniation
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4 components of D
Conscious level Posture Pupils Glucose
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Contraindications of nitrous oxide
Possible intracranial or intrathoracic air