Investigations Flashcards
1
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High urea indication
A
Haemorrhage- RBC lysis- protein break down
2
Q
Hb target level
A
Hb of 80 is better prognosis than overshooting and reaching a Hb of 110
3
Q
Septic screen
A
Blood cultures MCS ( sputum, urine, stool, wound) CXR ABG Lactate FBE, UEC, LFT, BSL Coagulation studies LP?
4
Q
What are the 6x Bedside tests?
A
ECG Vitals Urinalysis dipstick Pin prick BSL Peak flow Patient samples ABG
5
Q
Reference range of INR and PT?
A
PT is normally 12-15 seconds.
Normal range for INR is 0.8-1.2
6
Q
Target range of INR with valves
A
2.5-3.5
7
Q
Haemolytic screen
A
Churbl Direct Coombs test Haptoglobins UCB unconjugated bilirubin Reticulocytes Blood film Lactate
8
Q
Thrombophilia screen
A
Protein C Protein S Factor V Leiden Anti thrombin III inhibitor Anti phospholipid syndrome
9
Q
Pneumonia Ix
A
CXR
Urinary antigen for: Legionella, Strep O titre,
10
Q
Low Hb and high ESR suggests what pathology
A
Vasculitis eg Wegener’s
11
Q
Sepsis six management- if done within first hour decrease mortality by 50%
A
Oxygen Blood culture Give ABx- fluclox and gent* IV saline Lactate Urine output
