Critical care Flashcards
1
Q
Interpretation of PAOP
A
Normal 8-12
Low <5- hypovolaemia
Low with pulmonary oedema - ARDS
High >18- ARDS
2
Q
Calculation of SVR
A
80 (MAP-CVP)/CO
MAP=DP +1/3(PP)
3
Q
Presentation of lead poisoning and mx
A
abdominal pain
* peripheral neuropathy (mainly motor)
* fatigue
* constipation
* blue lines on gum margin (only 20% of adult patients, very rare in children)
Microcytic anaemia, basophilic stippling
Chelating agents
DMSA
EDTA
D penicillamine
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