IV drips lecture Flashcards
1
Q
Drug class:
- levophed
- neosynephrine
- dopamine*
A
Vasopressors
*cardiac contractility
2
Q
Drug class:
- atracurium
- cisatracurium
- Vecuronium
A
Neuromuscular blockades
“paralyzers” to be on a ventilator
3
Q
Titration Orders
MSG-IT
A
M- max rate S- start rate G- titration goal I- increments of titration T- time lapse between titration
4
Q
when titrating a drip, what type of weight do you want?
A
Their “dry weight”
-weight at admission
5
Q
RASS scale:
+4
A
combative, danger to staff
6
Q
RASS:
+3
A
Very agitated. Pulls on lines
7
Q
RASS:
+2
A
agitated. non-purposful movement
8
Q
RASS:
+1
A
Restless and anxious
9
Q
RASS:
0
A
Alert and calm
10
Q
RASS:
-1
A
drowsy but maintains eyes open >10 sec
11
Q
RASS
-2 ***
A
light sedation, eyes open to command
*desired RASS
12
Q
RASS
-3
A
Moderate sedation, any movement except eye movement
13
Q
RASS
-4
A
Deep sedation. no response to voice but movement to stimulation
14
Q
RASS
-5
A
Unarousable.
15
Q
When to assess RASS for Propofol
A
- before initiation
- every hour
- after each titration
