Non-Pulmonary Critical Care Flashcards
1
Q
Avoid morphine for ICU-sedation in what comorbidity?
A
Renal failure
2
Q
What class of sedatives for ICU is associated with INCREASED delerium?
A
Benzodiazepines
3
Q
Symptoms of PRIS (Propofol-Related Infusion Syndrome)?
A
Bradycardia, plus 1 of:
- Metabolic acidosis
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Hyperlipidemia
- Enlarged / fatty liver
4
Q
EKG in PRIS (Propofol-Related Infusion Syndrome)?
A
Brugada pattern: Convex-curved ST segment elevation in V1-V3, RBBB, heart block, arrhythmias.
5
Q
Treatment of PRIS (Propofol-Related Infusion Syndrome)?
A
- Adequate Carbs
- Carnitine
- HD/ECMO???
6
Q
Best prophylaxis from ICU-delerium?
A
Early PT/OT.
-Wrong answers: circadian rhythm cycling, any particular medication.
7
Q
Name 9 common ICU drugs that prolong QTc
A
- Amio
- Levophed
- Fluconazole
- Diphenhydramine
- Tacrolimus
- Methadone
- Bactrim
- Vasopressin
- Digoxin