Random facts again Flashcards
1
Q
What sign is seen in cardiac tamponade?
A
Pulsus parodoxicus. = large decrease in systolic pressure during inspiration.
2
Q
Investigation of cardiac tamponade?
A
ECHO.
3
Q
Management of tamponade?
A
Pericardiocentesis.
4
Q
What does the ECG show in pericardial effusion?
A
Low voltage complexes.
5
Q
Management of pericarditis?
A
Treat underlying cause + NSAIDs.
6
Q
Signs of myocarditis?
A
Chest pain, tachycardia, S4 gallop.
Usually young patients.
7
Q
Management of native valve indolent endocarditis?
A
IVB amox and gent.
8
Q
Native valve + severe sepsis endocarditis management?
A
IV Flucloxacillin.
9
Q
Management of native valve + severe sepsis + resistant pathogens?
A
IV vancomycin and meropenam.
10
Q
Prosthetic valve ABx?
A
Vancomycin, Gentamicin and oral firampacin.
