Medical Emergency's / Treatments Flashcards
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
IV Fluids/Insulin
Syndrome of Inappropriate Anti-Diuretic Hormone (SIADH)
Hypertonic Saline
Diabetes Insipidus (DI)
Vasopressin/DDAVP
Hyperosmolar Non-Ketotic Hyperglycemia (HHNK)
IV Fluids/Insulin
Esophageal Varicies
Somatostatin (Sandostatin)
Mallory Weiss/Boerhaave’s Tear
Supportive Care/EGD
Thyrotoxicosis/Graves’s Disease
IV Fluids/ Beta Blocker/Dexamethasone/Tylenol
Hypothyroidism/Myxedema Coma
Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
Addison’s Disease (Adrenal Insufficiency)
Steroids
Liver Failure
Lactulose
Septic Shock
Treat the underlying cause / Leophed
Panceatitis
Treat the underlying cause / Demerol for pain
Hyperkalemia
Albuterol, Bicarb, Calcium Gluconate, Dextrose, Lasix, Kayexalate