Environmental Flashcards
1
Q
tx for hydrofluoric acid exposure (rust removing agent)
A
calcium gluconate to treat profound hypocalcemia
2
Q
common injury in lightning strike
A
check ears for injury to TMs
3
Q
vasculitic rash during summer months, starts on hands/feet -> spreads centripetally -> thrombocytopenia, anemia, hyponatremia
A
RMSF - tx w/ doxy
4
Q
tx for stingray sting
A
irrigation -> hot water submersion -> debridement