environmental exposure

Question 1

Heatstroke is defined as?

Answer 1

hyperthermia usually greater than 40 C associated with severe CNS dysfunction and anhidrosis.

Question 2

What is the best management to reduce core temp with any type of hyperthermia?

Answer 2

get all their clothes off and cooling blankets

Question 3

What are my rewarming strategies with mild, moderate, and severe hypothermia?

Answer 3

mild: take all wet clothes off, dry, blankets
moderate: blankets, warmer, maybe IV fluids
severe: iv fluids, more invasive warming

Question 4

three effects/complications to always keep in mind when dealing with snake bites?

Answer 4

compartment syndrome, coagulopathy, and neurotoxic.

Question 5

What is the parkland formula for fluid resuscitaiton in burn patietns?

Answer 5

BW in kg * TBSA that is burned * ml per kg

Question 6

What to give for cyanide posioning?

Answer 6

hydroxocobalamin

Question 7

What is normal urine output for adults and peds?

Answer 7

.5 ml per kg per hour

1.2 ml per kg per hour

Question 8

best image choice for peforated viscus?

Answer 8

CT is best, but unstable patietns will get x ray

Question 9

3 things for treatment of perforation?

Answer 9

resuscitaiton, antibiotics and surery asap