Geris Flashcards
Manoeuvre to diagnose BPPV?
Dix-Hallpike manoeuvre
Manoeuvre to treat BPPV?
Epley manoeuvre
Causes of delirium?
PINCH ME
Pain
Infection
Nutrition
Constipation
Hydration
Medication
Electrolytes
Examples of drugs which can cause delirium?
Steroids, opioids, benzodiazepines, anticholingeric
Different types of delirium?
Hyperactive, hypoactive, mixed
Non-pharmacological management of delirium?
24 hour clock
Keep environment the same
Bring familiar objects and photos
Help them eat and drink regularly
Talk calmly in short sentences
First line treatment for mild-moderate Alzheimers?
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors e.g. donepezil/galantamine/rivastigmine
Second line treatment for Alzheimers?
NMDA receptor antagonist e.g. memantine
Which risk score used for pressure sores?
Waterlow score