Introduction To Sedation Flashcards
1
Q
Anxiety causes which substances to increase in the blood?
A
Cortisol, adrenaline and noradradrenaline
2
Q
What is Bradycardia?
A
When the heart rate is lower than 60 bpm
3
Q
What is Tachycardia?
A
When the heart rate is above 100 bpm
4
Q
What is hypertension?
A
High blood pressure (above 140/90)
5
Q
What is hyperventilation?
A
Breathing too quickly
6
Q
What is hypotension?
A
Low blood pressure (under 90/80)
7
Q
What is the ‘normal’ blood pressure?
A
120/80 mmHg
8
Q
How many hours CPD must you do of sedation in a 5 year cycle?
A
12 hours
