Mon Flashcards
first degree heart block
prolonged conduction of electrical activity through the AV node
PR interval >200ms.
no treatment
second degree heart block
Mobitz Type I and Mobitz Type II
Mobitz Type I
reversible conduction block at the AV node
progressive lengthening of the PR interval
no QRS
treatment of Mobitz Type I
symptoms -
stop bb/ccb/digoxin
atropine
Mobitz Type II sign and treatment
broad QRS
pacemaker
when is thrombolysis indicated
<4.5h
no signs of haemorrage
what do you do when haemorrage on ct
refer to neuro
acute pancreatitis symptoms
epigastric pain radiating to back
vomiting
Central retinal artery occlusion
history of atheromatous disease and sudden, painless, unilateral vision loss
cherry red spot
treatment of Central retinal artery occlusion
Ocular massage – to dislodge the embolu
Vasodilation with isosorbide dinitrate
Anterior chamber paracentesis – to help dislodge the embolus
acute pancreatitis investigations
serum amylase
Anti-Glomerular Basement Membrane disease/goodpastures
rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis by IgM antibodies attacking lungs and kidneys
treatment of Anti-Glomerular Basement Membrane disease/goodpastures
plasma exchange- removing antibodies
immunosuppression with high-dose oral prednisolone and cyclophosphamide
how to assess melanoma
A = asymmetry
B = border
C = colour
D = diameter
E = evolution
CURB-65 score
Confusion +/-
Urea >7
Respiratory Rate >30
Blood pressure: systolic < 90 or diastolic <60
More than 65 years old
CAP treatment
amoxicilin
clarithromycin/doxy
Erythromycin for pregnancy
what drugs can cause postural hypotension
Tamsulosin- for benign prostatic hyperplasia
anti hypertensives
Cerebral palsy early symptoms
‘scissor’ gait
causes of conjugated hyperbilirubinaemia/jaundice
CF- meconium illeus
biliary atresia
causes of unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia/jaundice
gilberts
breast milk jaundice
signs of nephritic syndrome
Haematuria and Hypertension
signs of nephrotic syndrome
oedema
proteinuria
hypoalbuminaemia
Perthes disease
avascular necrosis of the femoral head in children
Perthes disease signs and symptoms
gradual onset limp and hip pain and knee pain