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vital signs of shock
low BP <100
high HR >100
what type of shock is sepsis and anaphylaxis
distributive shock
extra-intestinal complications of IBD
aphthous stomatitis (directly from crohns or secondary to anaemia in UC) vasculitis arthritis crohns - OFG, cobblestone mucosa chronic disease - anaemia
what medications may pt suffering from IBD take?
corticosteroids + cyclosporin
3 factors increasing chance of aspiration in GA
- non-fasted
- history of hiatus hernia
- pregnancy
side effect of omeprazole
xerostomia
also CI with warfarin
What causes yellow pigmentation in jaundice
raised bilirubin levels
dental relevance of jaundice
bleeding - vit k clotting factors insufficient
drug metabolism - avoid miconazole, Abs, NSAIDs
cross infection control if hepatitis
limit LA cartridges
how to exclude haemorrhage stroke
CT scan - Aspirin given once excluded
dental relevance of parkinsons
hypersalivation
postural drop in BP
dental relevance of renal disorders
anaemia - failrure to produce erythroprotein
bleeding - marrow fibrosis = platelet dysfunction
may be taking steroids - immunosuppressed
drug excretion - no NSAIDs + tetracycline
dialysis - heparin = see day after
often hypertensive
don’t swallow blood
4 causes of tonic clonic seizures
epilepsy
hypoglycaemia
trauma
vasovagal syncope
how much buccal midazolam to treat status epilepticus
> 10 yr 10mg
5-10 yr 7.5mg
1-5 yr 5mg
6m - 1yr = 2.5mg
onset of extradural haemorrhage
acute
lens shape on scan
MMA
onset of subdural haemorrhage
slow onset - venous bleed
crescent shape
how to test if rhinorrhea is CSF
contains glucose
signs of liver disease in clothed pt
liver flap dupuytren contracture palmar erythema finger clubbing leukonychia gynaecomastia ascites ankle oedema sialosis jaundice spider naevi bruising
do BCC or SCC skin cancer have most metastatic potential?
SCC
how to differentiate cherubim from hyperparathyroidism?
with blood test - increased calcium, phosphate and PTh in hyperparathyroidism
why can’t IV sedation be used in myasthenia gravis pt?
BDZs contraindicated due to muscle relaxant properties
how does sucking ice improve mucositis
reduces inflammation
what can be used to reduce ulcers from chemotherapy
folic acid topical
what measurement is classed as low granulocytes
<2x10^9/l
why should you not do abdominal thrusts in infant?
may damage spleen or liver - should do chest thrusts instead
doses of adrenaline for anaphylaxis in different ages
> 12 years = 0.5ml
6-12 years = 0.25ml
6month-6year = 0.12ml
<6month = 0.05ml
dose of midazolam for epilepsy in different ages
>10ys = 10mg 5-10yrs = 7.5mg 1-5yrs = 5mg 6month-1yr = 2.5mg <6month = <2.5mg