Resuscitation of Shock Flashcards
1
Q
Why do you want to avoid giving crystalloid for someone in shock/use as little as possible
A
- only about 1/4 stays in blood, rest goes through endothelial gap junctions
- Pro-inflammatory during shock
- produces dilutional coagulopathy
2
Q
Best IV access for trauma
A
fastest, simplest route
- large bore, short length
- flow limited by IV gauge and length/not size of vein
3
Q
universal plasma donor
A
AB
4
Q
universal blood donor
A
type O
5
Q
most serious transfusion reaction
A
Actute hemolytic reaction – have mismatched blood type
