Vitals and Pain Management Flashcards
what is the onset/duration of versed/midazolam
onset: 1-3 min
duration: 1 hr
what is the HTN emergency workup?
*Testing should be guided by presenting symptoms
Studies you may consider :
1. EKG : ST changes, suggesting ischemia
2. UA : Hematuria, casts, proteinuria suggesting renal impairment
3. CXR : pulmonary edema c/w CHF or Widened Mediastinum c/w Aortic dissection
4. Electrolytes: elevated Cr, hyperkalmeia
5. head CT: concern for stroke
6. Urine preg: preeclampsia
7. Urine tox
what is the onset/duration of ketamine
onset: w/ 1 min
Lasts: 10-20 min (long post procedural observation period)
what drug classes could you use to treat severe HTN, asymptomatic? and at what BP
Treat if BP is greater than 180-200/110-120
- diuretics
- betablockers
- ace inhibitors
DDX for bradycardia
- Medications
- drugs
- brain injury (cerebellar injury)
- Heart blocks
how do you evaluate a patient before a procedural sedation?
- Hx- last meal, allergies, substance use/abuse, previous anestheisia use/complications
- PE- airway, heart lungs
- fasting preferred
*pts w/ severe cardiac or pulm. problems are poor candidate
when would you use an ACE inhibitor to treat severe HTN, asymptomatic?
HF, renal disease, stroke, DM
4 month girl, w/ Fevers, pulling at her right ear. Mom hasn’t given her anything. How will you treat this child’s pain?
- Motrin
- Tylenol
- Aspirin
Tylenol bc less than 6 months
what is Reye’s syndrome
acute brain and liver swelling, occurs when kids w/ chicken pox or flu get ASA
side effects of opiods
- Nausea and vomiting(25%)
- Constipation
- Urinary retention
- Respiratory depression (Much more pronounced IV
- Sedation
- Miosis (constricted pupils)
- Pruritis (itchy nose)
- Antitussive, antidiarrheal
what is the onset/duration with propofol
onset: 1-2 min
lasts: 5-10 min
what is IO (interosseous) administration and why is it helpful?
inject into bone marrow
- marrow functions as a noncollapsible venous access route when peripheral veins may have collapsed because of vasoconstriction
- This approach is particularly important in patients in shock or cardiac arrest, when blood is shunted to the core due to compensatory peripheral vasoconstriction
when is ASA used?
type of NSAID
-decrease risk of non-fatal MIs, CA
-avoid in children and adolescents (Reye’s) and 3rd trimester (hemorrhage)
drug seeking behavior clues
- from out of town
- lost or stolen prescription
- ED visits on weekends or night
- frequent ED visits w/o F/U appointments
- unusual knowledge of controlled substances
- requests specific drug
- do not permit PE
- create sense of urgency
- long list of drugs they are allergic too
- chronic pain- dental, back, exploit ortho injury
when do you have to assess end organ damage with HTN?
if greater than 180/120
**We don’t’ diagnose HTN; we identify high blood pressure, and determine the need to evaluate for end organ damage
what are limits to pulse oximetry?
- hypoperfusion- below 80mmHg systolic
- hypothermia
- anemia (if Hct is less than 5g/dL)
- nail polish
- does not assess ventilation
- does not detect abnormal hemoglobins (falsely reassuring pulseox readings)
when would you use a beta blocker to treat severe HTN, asymptomatic?
angina, post MI, migraines, SVT
what precaution should you take before you administer Naloxone (Narcan) if someone has a hx of opiate abuse?
- restrain the patient
- titrate up every 2-3 min until breathing
what is procedural sedation?
A pharmacological state of profound sedation with maintenance of all protective reflexes, spontaneous ventilation is adequate and airway is maintained
what is the difference btwn Cox1 and Cox2 inhibitors
-same analgesia
-Cox2 are:
50% less GI toxicity
increased risk for MI and CVA
A 5y/o girl stubs her toe. This child weighs 20 kgs and mom doesn’t know how to dose Motrin. How much do you prescribe?
A. 50 mg
B. 100 mg
C. 200 mg
motrin: 10mg/kg
20kg x 10mg/kg = 200mg
BP measurements can vary by ____ mmHg based on ___ and ___
8-10mmHg
based on auscultation and palpation
what are the normal vitals for a child 1-8 years old
BP: 80-110 systolic
HR: 80-100bpm
RR: 15-30
who ALWAYS needs a rectal temp?
kids with febrile seizure
what foods contain tyramine and what are its effects on BP?
- aged cheeses, beer on tap, red wine, soy sauce, fermented meats like summer sausage
- cause HTN
what does general anesthesia require
- support of airway
- breathing
- CV fxns
*pt cannot maintain airway or airway reflexes
what is the onset of action and duration of morphine (MSO4)?
onset: 5-10 min
lasts: 2-6 hrs
*slowest onset btwn fentanyl and dilaudid
how do NSAIDS work?
Potent inflammatory action occurs through inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis at wound site (reducing inflammation, pain and fever)
-Aka, inhibits COX-1 and COX-2
types of hydrocodone
Norco (hydo + T)
Vicodin (hydro + T)
Vicoprofen (hydro+ ibup.)
when is morphine sulfate (MSO4) typically used?
- cardiac use for pain relief/vasolidation
- decreases preload
what constitutes vital signs?
BP, pulse, RR, temp, pulse ox, pain
what are 2 commonly used reversal agents
- flumazenil (benzo reversal– ie. versed/midazolam)
2. Naloxone (Narcan)- opiate reversal
convert to degrees F. 37C= 38C= 39C= 40C=
37C= 98.6F this is normal temp 38C= 100.4 **this is fever 39C= 102.2 40C= 104
common IV narcotics/opiods
hydromorphone
fentanyl
morphine
**most can be given IM and PO too
what level of procedural sedation?
Cognitive function and coordination may be impaired, but ventilation, cardiovascular function is not
-normal response to verbal stimulation
mild sedation/anxiolysis
- maintain airway
- no cardiac monitoring required
50 M c/o constipation and urinary retention since he got pain meds fro his sprained ankle last week. What is he most likely on?
- percocet
- ultram
- ibuprofen (what else should he be on)
percocet
*if on ibuprofen should also be on a PPI
what is suboxone
-Used for managing opioid addiction/ short and long term replacement therapy
-Buprenorphine and naloxone
(naloxone is an opioid antagonist and ‘kills the high”; would induce rapid withdrawal symptoms if misused IV)
*Less sedation than methadone
why is IV adminstration better than IM for pain control
- Less painful, especially with repeat doses
- Easier to titrate, more rapid onset of action
- No delayed respiratory depression
how do you calculate MAP
MAP = (2x diastolic) + systolic /3
*diastole counts twice as much as systole bc 2/3 of the cardiac cycle is spent in diastole
what drugs could you use to lower BP with a hypertensive urgency
- Beta-blocker (ex. labetolol)
- ACE inhibitor (ex. Captopril)
- nitroglycerin tab or spray
- clonidine (drops BP quickly but has a rebound effect)
DDX for tachypnea
- Pneumonia
- Asthma Exacerbation
- Heart failure
- Pulmonary embolism
- Anxiety
- Drug intoxication
- Metabolic Acidosis
- Lung Trauma, rib fx
- Pain
how do you manage hypertensive emergencies?
- immediate but careful reduction in BP is indicated
- excessive hypotensive response may lead to ischemic complications
*reduce MAP no more than 10-20% in the first hour
- what is the dosage of percocet
- what is the dosage of percodan
percocet: 5/325mg, 10/650mg (oxy and tylenol)
percodan: 2.5/325mg, 5/325mg (oxy, ASA)
what kind of drug is Brevitol/ methohexital
barbiturate
what is a normal MAP?
usually 70-110
*MAP of ~60 is needed to perfuse the coronary arteries, brain and kidneys
PMH of what conditions are associated with HTN?
HTN, CAD, DM, Renal insufficiency
what is hydrocodone?
- semi synthetic derivative of codeine
- less potent than oxycodone
- fewer GI SE than codeine
- used for mild-mod. pain
what are the goals of conscious sedation
relief of pain and anxiety, facilitation of the procedure, rapid onset, short duration, no hemodynamic compromise, easily titrated, safe
why were propoxyphene/darvocet (2010) and meperidine/demerol d/c’ed
propoxyphene/darvocet- cause arrhythmias
meperidine/demerol- decrease seizure threshold and leads to CNS toxicity, high abuse potential
22 year old male, 8 hours RLQ pain. F, V. Afraid of needles . CT shows appendicitis. What do you give him for pain?
A. Tylenol 500 mg PO
B. Percocet 5/325 PO
C. Dilaudid 1 mg IV
Dilaudid 1mg IV
*No PO bc going to OR
what is the most accurate way to check temperature
rectal temp- place for 3 minutes (closer to core temp and more sensitive)
43 year old male, presents with right great toe pain, redness, Also taking Pepcid because he has had a GI bleed before. How do you treat his pain?
- Tylenol 650 mg tid
- Naproxen 500 mg bid
- Percocet 5/325 qid Prn
percocet
*not naproxen bc he has a hx of GIB
what patients are at risk for inadequate pain management?
- elderly
- children
- non english speakers
- males
onset of action and duration for hydromorphone (dilaudid)
Onset: 3-5min IV
Lasts: 2-4 hrs
onset speed:
Fentanyl > dilaudid > MSO4
problems w/ codeine
- 8-10% of patients do not have the enzyme to convert it to its active form, so no benefit
- 3-30% of people are rapid metabolizers - respiratory fatalities/OD
- Recent publicity of pediatric deaths s/p use of Tylenol w/codeine
what is the opiate of choice for most brief PSA procedures
fentanyl bc of its rapid onset of action
-less likely to cause hypotension than other opiates
and if chest wall rigidity occurs can use naloxone to reverse respiratory depression
what happens if you use a too narrow or too wide cuff when taking BP?
too narrow: overestimates BP
too wide: underestimates BP
*if obese, and BP seems high- check w/ bigger cuff
A 5y/o girl stubs her toe. This child weighs 20 kgs and mom ALREADY gave her Motrin. How much Tylenol do you prescribe?
A. 100 mg
B. 300 mg
C. 500 mg
Tylenol: 15mg/kg
20kg x 15mg/kg = 300
what constitues pre-hypertension
120-139/80-89 in primary care
what is allodynia
pain provoked w/ gentle touch of the skin
side effects of methadone
linked to fatal arrhythmias/ QT prolongation
*should not be prescribed in the ED
what level of procedural sedation
-“A medically induced state of depressed consciousness”
-Maintains airway and airway reflexes
Age appropriate responses expected, purposeful withdrawal to painful stimuli, may respond to “Open your eyes”. Eyes will close.
Moderate sedation/ “conscious sedation”
*the goal for most ED
DDX for tachycardia
- Fluid or blood loss
- Anxiety
- Pain
- Sepsis
- Allergic Reaction
- Fever
what are some behavioral responses to pain
- crying
- yelling
- cursing
- withdrawal type behavior
- posturing
- other vocalizations
- not really reflective of the urgency of the pts condition
how do you assess ventilation?
requires an end tidal CO2 monitor
**a surgical patient can get 100% oxygen and have high Pulse ox reading, but if not ventilated, the oxygen is not providing alveolar ventilation
what is the difference between hypertensive emergency and hypertensive urgency
HTN emergency: Elevated BP WITH end organ damage
(ex. ARF-acute renal failure, MI, CHF, SAH, stroke)
HTN Urgency: symptomatic elevated BP WITHOUT end organ damage
-BP greater 180/120 used to suggest treatment
when are the 3 levels of procedural sedation most commonly used?
- Mild- pain control
- Moderate- Fx reduction, huge back abscess drainage, severe lacerations, cardioversion, chest tube insertion (*Goal of most ED)
- Deep painful procedures
what is Ketorolac and when is it used?
AKA toradol
- IV version of highly effecitive NSAID
- great for renal colic, migraines
- caution in renal impairment pts, GI bleed
what are the most common sites recommended for IO insertion
- tibial tuberosity (flat surface, thin layer overlying tissue, ease of ID landmarks, away from airwary/chest)
- distal tibia
- distal femur
- sternum
- humerus
what is the max dose of intranasal meds
1mL q nostrl
what is pain
an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage
what is the criteria for ED discharge?
- Stable vital signs for 30 minutes
- No evidence of respiratory distress
- Minimal nausea, able to tolerate PO fluids
- Ambulation equal to pre-procedure
- Alert, oriented, and able to retain discharge instructions
- Responsible person to watch patient
what is the trend for BP
lower in newborns and higher with age
causes of low oxygenation
- In CO, we accept lower O2 sats as normal
- hypoventilation
- probe not on (look at waveforms on monitor)
- V/Q mismatch (Atalectasis, pneumonia, PE, ARDS, CHF)
what class of drug is ketamine?
dissociative agent (derived from PCP)
what are side effects of fentanyl?
- Glottic
- Chest wall rigidity (barrel chest)
- Easy to OD on patches
how do these present?
- pulmonary edema
- aortic dissection
- ACS
- preeclampsia
- hypertensive encephalopathy
- SAH
- ischemic stroke
- renal failure
(HTN emergency can result in these)
- pulmonary edema- crackles in lungs
- aortic dissection- ripping CP to back
- ACS- cp, EKG changes, elevated trop
- preeclampsia-proteinuria, HA, edema
- hypertensive encephalopathy-mental status changes
- SAH- sudden, worse HA ever
- ischemic stroke- neuro deficits
- renal failure- decrease UOP, elevated creatinine
Non-narctoic pain meds
- acetaminophen (tylenol)
2. NSAIDs
what is the difference between oral temp and rectal temp?
oral temp is usually btwn 0.6C (1F) LOWER than rectal
what is the downside to IO insertion
- usually need to remove by 72 hrs- increasing risk of infection
- pt and provider unease
how do you convert lbs to kg and vise versa
-divide lbs by 2 and subtract 10%
OR
lbs / 2.2 = kgs
Kg–> lbs
kg x 2.2 = lbs
what is tramadol and when is commonly used?
aka Ultram
- weak synthetic narcotic
- used for chronic pain and fibromyalgai
*less constipating than most opiods
What are the normal vital signs in an adult?
BP: 90-120/60-80
HR: 60-100bpm
RR: 12-20
what % of ED visits are related to and how fast do they expect the pain to be relieved?
60%
within 30 minutes
when would someone use Brevitol/ methohexital
- fast orthopedic procedures
- Induces a short period of unconsciousness w/ airway reflexes intact
Things to consider when selecting narcotics
- route of administration (OR?)
- suitable initial dose
- frequency of adminstration
- side effects
- will the opioid be used for in/out patient
**indication for moderate-severe pain
what is the duration of action for pain and half life of methadone
duration: 4-5 hrs
half life: 5 days
what are the indications and complications with Etomidate
indications: ultra short acting sedative w/ few hemodynamic effects
complications:
- does not tx pain
- myoclonus (tx w/ versed)
- Adrenal suppression-bad in trauma and sepsis
how do you treat -Laryngospasm -Emergence Rxn -Hypersalivation that can occur w/ Ketamine?
- Laryngospasm: positive pressure ventilation and BVM (bag valve mask)
- Emergence Rxn: versed
- Hypersalivation: atropine or glycopyrralate
DDX for bradypnea
- Alcohol or drug overdose
- Sedative or hypnotic medications
- Impending respiratory failure
- OSA/ Sleep apnea
what are the different levels of procedural sedation?
- Minimal: mild, “anxiolysis” for pain control
- Moderate: “conscious sedation” pt is sleepy but arousable to voice or light touch
- Deep: requires painful stimuli (sternal rub) to evoke a purposeful response
indications for NSAID use
- mild-moderate pain
- gout, arthritis, acute MSK injuries, pelvic pain
- inflammatory condition
- fever
*avoid NSAIDS in 3rd trimester pregnancy
side effects of ASA
- increased GIB and ICH
- GI effects in 50% (enteric coated helps)
- Reyes in children/adolescents
- hemorrhage in 3rd trimester
what are the side effects of versed/midazolam
- Respiratory depression
- Cardiovascular depression
*reversed w/ Flumazenil [benzo reversal] or Naloxone (narcan)
what are side effects of morphine (MSO4)
- Significant histamine release→ hypotension and pruritis (itchy nose)
- Linked to increased NSTEMI
common PO narcotics/opiods
oxycodone hydrocodone codeine methadone tramadol
NSAID side effects
- GI: gastritis, perforated ulcers. 10-20% of users will experience dyspepsia. Risk increases w/ age greater than 60, smoking, known PUD or GI Bleed
- Pulmonary: Bronchospasm (esp. in asthma)
- Hematology: impair coagulation (platelet dysfunction)
- Renal Failure: esp w/ renal disease, dehydrated, post op, have lost more than 10% of blood
- Ortho: may delay bone healing in acute fx
- CV: worsen HTN
what is the sequelae of poor pain management
- Unnecessary suffering
- Delayed healing
- Altered immune response
- Altered stress response
- Development of chronic pain
what should you do if you suspect a patient is drug seeking?
- Attempt to contact patient’s physician to confirm history
- Confirm patient has provided a copy of a photo ID and SSN
- Check the CO PDMP
- talk to the the patient about your concerns “sorry we got you hooked”
what are some of the Cons of propofol?
- Cannot use w/ egg allergy (Supplied in emulsion of soybean oil and purified egg phosphate)
- Hypotension
- Respiratory depression, apnea- supportive care
- Painful injection (can give w/ lidocaine)
What is the AHA recommended way of taking BP?
- pt seated for 5 mins prior, w/ arm supported at heart level
- appropriate size cuff (bladder should be 80% or completely encircle the arm)
- no smoking or ingesting caffeine 30 min prior
- take 2 or more readings separated by 2 minutes should be averaged (or more if they differ by more than 5mmHg)
How can a fever be beneficial?
delays growth and reproduction of some bacteria and viruses and enhanced immunologic function at moderately elevated temperatures (although some of the benefits are reversed at temperatures approaching 40ºC)
**tx fever if child is uncomfortable (increase fluids as well)
what drugs are used to manage opioid addiction/withdrawal
- methadone
- Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone)
what is naloxone
an opioid antagonist and ‘kills the high”; would induce rapid withdrawal symptoms if misused IV
what is the trend for RR
higher in newborns and lowers with age
what is ketamine and what is it used for?
- dissociative agent (derived from PCP)
- Prevents perception of visual, auditory or painful stimuli
- Sedation for prolonged procedures
- Has analgesic, sedative, and amnestic properties
- Relaxation of bronchial Sm.M., maintenance of airway reflexes
Vital sigs are normal parameters. They suggest, but do not guarantee a hemodynamically stable patient because:
- Fail to detect acute blood and fluid loss
- May fail to identify serious illness in infants
- Meds may blunt an appropriate response, especially in elderly
what is the most accurate way to check HR
- listen to apical rate for 60 sec. (or 30sec if better than 15sec)
- check for quality and regularity
**ALWAYS DOCUMENT AND FIND OUT WHY HR IS ABNORMAL
what is the initial dose for Ketorolac/Tradol
30mg IM or 15mg IV
MAP of ____ needed to perfuse the coronary arteries, brain and kidneys
about 60
what is the onset/duration for tramadol/ultram
peaks 3 hrs
lasts 6 hrs
why would fentanyl be used over other pain meds?
- 100x more potent than MSO4
- Minimal histamine release or hypotension
- comes in IM, IV, PO, transdermal patch, lollipops
nonpharmacologic treatment for pain
- heat/cold (ice/heating pad)
- immobilization/elevation
- explanation /reassurance
- distraction
Causes of hypotension
- Acute blood or fluid loss
- Sepsis
- Anaphylaxis
- Medications, drug overdoses
- Fit people
when is propofol used?
- -To help w/ N/V, sedation, hypnosis
- Anti-emetic
- Rapid on and off
- Easy to titrate
what are abnormal forms of hemoglobin?
carboxyhemoglobin, methemoglobin, sick hemoglobin
what are the indications for versed/midazolam
- Sedation, muscle relaxation, amnesia, anticonvulsant, anxiolytic
- given to treat emergence rxn w/ ketamine
- frequently given w/ Fentanyl making it “conscious sedation”
*comes in multiple routes of administration
what are common barbiturates used for pain control/sedation
-Brevitol/ methohexital
common sedation medications
- Opioids-Fentanyl
- Benzodiazepines-Versed (midazolam)
- Dissociative agent -Ketamine
- Sedative hypnotics-Propofol
- Etomidate – sedative
- Barbiturates-Brevitol (methohexital)
what is the dosing for Tylenol
- max adult: 4gms/day
- peds: 15mg/kg QID
-Toxic dose: greater than 140mg/kg –> metabolize by liver and can cause liver failure
hypertensive emergency can result in what?
- pulmonary edema
- aortic dissection
- ACS
- preeclampsia
- hypertensive encephalopathy
- SAH
- ischemic stroke
- renal failure
what is considered chronic pain?
-pain that persists longer than 3 months
OR
-pain that persists beyond the reasonable time for an injury to heal or a month beyond the usual course of an acute disease
how do monitor under procedural sedation/ what do you need
- hemodynamic- cardiac monitor, auto BP q 5min
- Resp/airway- continuous pulseox, suction equip., supp O2, bag valve mask, end tidal CO2
- level of consciousness
- IV access, reversal agents, COR cart
- provider skill set
what is an ultra short acting sedative?
-what is its onset/duration
Etomidate
onset: 30-60 sec
lasts: 5-10 min.
side effects of tramadol/ultram
- Induce a serotonin syndrome- in ppl on SSRIs or TCAs
- Decreased seizure threshold
- QT prolongation
- W/D sx: beyond simple opioid w/d (mood swings, aggression)
when would Tylenol be a good pain med to use
- mild-moderate pain, not for inflammatory conditions
- no anti-platelet effect
- best for children less than 6 months
treatment of acute opiate withdrawal
symptom management
-may offer clonidine 0.1-0.3mg TID prn
5 predictors of difficult airway acess
- obesity w/ short neck
- reduced neck movement (exceeds 15 degrees)
- reduced TMJ movement (inability to protrude lower teeth beyond upper teeth)
- Receding mandible
- thyromental distance of less than 3 fingers (thyroid notch to tip of jaw)
Pain Med Regimen in ED
- Motrin 600-800 TID and/or Tylenol 1 g TID-QID
- then, Norco 5/325 or Percocet 5/325 1 tab QID prn, w/ colace, prune juice, metamucil; driving precautions (sedative, hypotension)
- rarely –Dilaudid 2 mg QID prn +/- NSAIDs
what are some physiologic responses to pain
- increased BP
- increased HR
- tachypnea
- nausea
- diaphoresis
- skin color changes (pale, flushed)
- *vital signs are not reliable guides to pain relief
what is the onset/duration of Brevitol/ methohexital
onset: 1 min
duration: 5-10 min.
how can you assess pain?
OPQRST onset (activity at time) Provoking factors Quality Radiation Severity Time course
acute opiate withdrawal symptoms
- Mydraisis
- yawning
- increased bowel sounds
- piloerection
- restlessness
- flu like sx- n/v, abdominal cramping
- rhinorrhea, lacrimatino
- myalgias, arthralgies,
what is codeine and when is it typically used
- combined w/ ASA or Tylenol
- great anti-tussive (Phenergan w/ codeine)
adverse rxns w/ Brevitol/ methohexital
- Respiratory depression or aspiration
- Significant hypotension (usually requires a fluid bolus and bagging the pt)
- Caution in pts w/ seizures, may precipitate
when w/ a hypertensive emergency would you want to lower BP fast?
with an aortic dissection or ischemic stroke
*OTHERWISE lower slowly!
what level of procedural sedation?
- May require assistance maintaining airway reflexes
- Cardiovascular function is usually maintained
- Patient may not be able to respond to tactile or verbal stimuli – but, may respond purposefully to repetitive or painful stimuli
deep sedation
intranasal med administration is commonly indicated when?
- pain control
- seizures
- sedation
- palliative care
- opiate OD
what is the onset of action and duration of fentanyl
Rapid onset: 1-2 min
Lasts: 30-40 min
*strongest and fastest
what is the dosing for NSAIDs
Ibuprofen: 10mg/kg qid
max: 40mg/kg/day
adult max: 2400mg/day
causes of hypertension
- Medication non-compliance
- Pain, anxiety (white coat syndrome)
- Poor cuff size
- Medical History: HTN, CAD, DM, renal insufficiency,
- Drugs : cocaine, meth, decongestant
- MAOI (older antidpressants) use with tyramine containing food
- Pheochromocytoma
- Renal Stenosis
- “Hypertensive Emergencies”
10 adverse effects w/ Ketamine
- Increased muscle tone
- Random movements of the extremities
- High street value “Special K”
- Takes a long time to wear off
- Hypertensional increased ICP- avoid in head injury
- Increased IOP- avoid in glaucoma or eye injury
- Emergence Rxn- tx w/ versed
- Laryngospasm (esp. in infants)
- Hypersalivation- tx w/ atropine or glycopyrralate)
- Vomiting (use w/ Zofran)
what are the normal vitals for an infant 1-12 month old
BP: 70-95 systolic
HR: 100-150
RR: 25-50
what are the different Mallampati classes used to assess ease of intubation
I- soft palate, uvula, and pillars are visible
II- soft palate and uvula are seen
III-Soft palate and base of uvula are seen
IV- only hard palate is seen
causes of oligoanalgesia (inadequate pain control)
- Pre-occupation with diagnosis and treatment of the underlying medical problem
- Concerns about masking symptoms- ok to tx sx
- Fears about causing or contributing to addiction
- Underestimation of pain experienced by the patient
- A pain free interval after acute traumatic injuries
- Reluctance of patients to complain of pain or demand treatment
speed of onset (fast to slowest) for
morphine
fentanyl
dilaudid
Fentanyl / Dilaudid / morphine
*same w/ potency
when would you use a diuretic to treat severe HTN, asymptomatic?
uncomplicated HTN
what vital sign in kids are typically normal bu thtne can suddenly crash?
RR
-if borderline fine but they are working or look sick, thing again about observing longer
when would you use hydromorphone (dilaudid)
- Stronger than MSO4, with less pruritis, nausea, and hypotension
- Excellent F given PO
what meds are COX1 inhibitors and what are COX2 inhibitors and topical NSAIDs
COX1: ibuprofen, naproxen, ASA, indomethacin, ketorolac
COX2: celebrex
Topical: diclofenac gel