Critical care Flashcards
By the time pitting oedema is just detectable, how much fluid overload is present?
2 litres
What % of body water is intracellular?
67%
What % of body water is interstitial?
22%
What % of body water is intravascular?
11%
If you give 1L of Hartman’s IV, how much will end up intravascular?
330ml
What qualities/associated features suggest neuropathic pain?
Shooting pain, burning pain, numbness, P&N
definition of shock
mismatch of supply and demand at the tissue level -> leading to reduced tissue perfusion and oxygenation
what are the 6 types of shock
SHOCNA Sepsis Haemorrhage Obstructive (PE) Cardiogenic Neurogenic Anaphylaxis
treatment of tension pneumothorax
large bore needle into 2nd intercostal space, mid clavicular line
signs of tension pneumothorax
hyper-resonance
muffled heart sounds
hypotension
Define anaphylaxis
a rapidly evolving generalised multi system allergic reaction
One or more Sx or signs of respiratory and/or cardiovascular involvement
AND involvement of other systems such as skin and/or GI tract
What drug should you give for anaphylaxis?
IM adrenaline
What is the antidotes for paracetamol poisoning
NAC = N-acetyl cysteine
How long does it take to present with symptoms of paracetamol toxicity?
36-48 hours
What is the antidote for benzodiazepines?
Flumazenil
