Formulas And Signs Flashcards

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1
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CorPP formula

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CorPP = DBP - PCWP

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Cardiac output formula

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CO = Stroke volume x Rate

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Cardiac Index formula

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CI = CO / BSA

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Coopernail sign

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Bruising of the perinum, scrotum, or labia. Indicative of pelvic fracture / abdominal bleeding.

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Halstead’s sign

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Marbled abdomen (bleeding)

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Bradzinski’s sign

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Flexion of knees on neck flexion
Possible bacterial meningitis (or subarachnoid bleed)
“Chin to chest will cause knees to flex

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Minute volume formula

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Ve = Vt x F

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ETT formula >1 year

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(Age + 16) / 4

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Hamman’s sign

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Tracheobronchial injury. Crunching sound heard over auscultation over anterior chest synchronized with heart beat.

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O2 adjustment at altitude

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Fio2 x pressure at departure / pressure at altitude

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Bicarb replacement

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Kg / 4 x base deficit = mEq of bicarb

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Chvostek’s sign

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Spasm of the facial muscles when tapped due to hypocalcemia

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Cullen’s sign

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Discoloration around umbilicus due to intraperitoneal hemorrhage

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Grey-Turner’s sign

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Bruising of the flank due to retroperitoneal bleeding, (pancreatitis)

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Kernig’s sign

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In meningitis, the inability to completely extend the leg when sitting or lying.

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Kehr’s sign

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Referred left shoulder pain secondary to splenic injury

17
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McBurney’s point

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Rebound tenderness in RLQ with deep palpitation secondary to appendicitis.

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Trousseau’s sign

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Place BP cuff on upper arm, pump up cuff and keep inflated for 3 minutes. Hand will withdrawal and spasm due to hypocalcemia.

19
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Rule of 9’s for Pediatrics

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Arm- 9%
Head and neck - 18%
Leg - 14%
Anterior trunk - 18%
Posterior trunk - 18%
20
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Rule of 9’s for adults

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Arm- 9%
Head - 9%
Neck - 1%
Leg- 18%
Anterior trunk- 18%
Posterior trunk- 18%
21
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Parkland burn foruma

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4 x KG x BSA % (2nd / 3rd degree only)

22
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Steeple sign

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Presents on a neck x-ray, Indicative of Croup

23
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Thumb sign

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Presents on a neck x-ray, indicative of Epiglottitis

24
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Waddel’s Triad

A

Car hits child
Child hits car
Child hits ground

25
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MAP formula

A

SBP + (2xDBP) / 3

26
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Cushing’s Triad (increased ICP)

A

Hypertension
Bradycardia
Respiratory changes
Increased pulse pressure

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Homan’s sign

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Dorsiflexion of the foot and constriction of the calf causing pain indicative of DVT

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Virchow’s Triad (DVT)

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Loss of vein integrity
Stasis
Hypercoagulable state

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Beck’s Triad (Tamponade)

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Muffled heart tones
Hypovolemia with narrowed pulse pressure
JVD

30
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Ideal body weight

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Males: IBW = 50 kg + 2.3 kg for each inch over 5 feet.

Females: IBW = 45.5 kg + 2.3 kg for each inch over 5 feet.