General Med/ Labs Flashcards
Sodium range
135-145
Potassium range
3.5-5
Chloride range (Cl)
95-105
Calcium range (Ca)
8-10
BUN range
Less than 10
Creatinine (Cr) range
0.6-1.2
Anion Gap
12-20
Serum Osmolarity
275-295
Lactate levels
Less than 2
Hemoglobin
Males: 14-18
Females: 12-16
Hematocrit
45-55%
WBC range
4-11k
What does an elevated BNP mean?
Heart Failure
How does DKA differ from HHNK
Low pH
Low CO2
High anion gap
Hypernatremia, hypokalemia, high serum os, dehydration, dilute urine indicates what? Inadequate ADH production
Diabetes Insipidus
Hyponatremia, low serum os, concentrated urine indicates? Too much ADH
SIADH
Hyper metabolic presentation, restless, anxious, tachycardic, HTN, hyperglycemic, hyperthermic indicate what?
Thyrotoxic Crisis (Hyperthyroidism)
Hypometabolic presentation, decreased LOC, bradycardic/normal HR, hypotension, hypoglycemic, hypothermic indicate what?
Myxedema Coma (severe hypothyroidism)
How to treat myxedema coma?
Steroids
Cullens/ Grey-turners sign? Indication and presentation
Indicated hemorrhagic pancreatitis
Bruising on umbilicus and flank region
Budzinaski sign? Indicates and presentation
Indicates meningitis
Leg stiffness/pain when neck is flexed
Kernigs sign? Indication and presentation
Indicative of meningitis
Hamstring stiffness on hip flexion
Why is Rhabdomyolysis?
What helps diagnose it?
Treatment?
Excessive serum myoglobin
Flank pain, dark colored urine, elevated CK. Possibly elevated BUN/Cr, lactate, and K
Treat with fluids and bicarbonate
What is GAMUT?
Ground and Air Medical Quality in Transport
What does GAMUT define as an airway attempt?
Insertion of a laryngoscope or the insertion of a bougie or any airway device past the lips
