ER Flashcards
1
Q
TCA OD Mx
A
Maintains airway n vent
OD< 1 hr = activated charcoal (Reduce absorb)
Seizures = IV loraze/diazepam
QRS prolong/arrythm = Sodium bicarb
2
Q
epistaxis tx
A
sit forward n squeeze
10-15mins doesnt stop/severe/both nostrils/haem unstable
nasal packing -
cautery - silver nitrate sticks
3
Q
Transfusion related overload (TACO) what is it presentation n mx
A
bc rapids transfusio of large vols of blood
= resp distress, pul oedema, inc HR&BP during or within 6 hrs
Ie SOB w fluid overload sx
tx duiretics
4
Q
TRALI is what
presentation
tx
A
neutrophil activatation = cap leak -> usually due to FFP or platelets
resp distress drop o2 and drop in BP
maybe fever
supportive mx
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