Critical Care Flashcards
1
Q
opioid overdose
A
Low GCS, CNS
Depressed Resp
Depressed CNS
miosis
give Naloxone
2
Q
Cholinergic overdose
A
Things are out from any orifice
give atropine
3
Q
Patient in an ice-water drowning, received 3 shocks, CPR started. Temp 26 degrees. He is getting CPR, what to do now?
a. amiodarone
b. Lidocaine
c. do nothing
d. asynchronous cardioversion at 4 J/kg
A
Cold, temp less than 30, CPR, no meds IV and can shock up to 3 times.
4
Q
pneumothorax needle
A
second intercostal space, at the midclavicular line
5
Q
A
