Pre Op Flashcards
1
Q
Rate at which Hypernatremia should be corrected?
A
2-3 mEq/hour
Otherwise can cause cerebral edema and lead to pontine herniation
2
Q
Hyponatremia correction
A
Free water restriction if a symptomatic Normal saline +\- loop diuretics in moderately symptomatic Hypersonic Saline (3%) if <115 and a seizure risk
CORRECT AT RATE OF <10 mEq/ DAY
3
Q
How much does one unit of pRBCs raise Hgb/Hct?
A
Hgb: 1 g/dL
Hct: 3%
4
Q
Ethylene glycol poisoning treatment
A
Bicarbonate and fomepizole
5
Q
Post Op Fever timeline and causes
A
1-3: Atelectasis/PNA 3-5: UTI 4-8: DVT/PE 5-7: wound infection 10-14: worry about abscess infections
6
Q
Malignant Hyperthermia
A
Caused by reaction to anesthesia
Give Dantrolene
