ICU care

Question 1

Where should we maintain SaO2 in oxygen therapy?

Answer 1

90-95%

Question 2

UAO management:

Answer 2

Intubated - suction catheter, urgent bronchoscopy, reintubation

Not intubated - high FiO2

Question 3

HTN value:

Answer 3

180/95

Question 4

Ventricular tachycardia treatment:

Answer 4

Lidocaine, amiodarone, magnesium

Question 5

SVT and AF:

Answer 5

Carotid sinus massage, amiodarone, adenosine, magnesium, verapamil

Question 6

AF:

Answer 6

Digoxin

Question 7

Oliguria value:

Answer 7

0.5ml/kg/hr

Question 8

Decreased production of which clotting factors in liver disease:

Answer 8

2, 7, 9, 10

Question 9

Anticonvulsants are necessary where there are repeated seizures or a single seizure lasts >30 mins, or there is cyanosis

Answer 9

1st - Benzos
Phenytoin
Mg sulphate
Clonazepam
Thiopental or propofol

Question 10

How to handle increased ICP?

Answer 10

Bed rest
20-30 degree head tilt
Mannitol, furosemide
Dexamethasone

Question 11

Non-opioid analgesics:

Answer 11

Paracetamol, NSAIDS, ketamine, a2-agonists