Critical Care Flashcards
1
Q
fluid requirment in 1st 24hours of a burn?
A
4ml x patients weight in kg x % burn
2
Q
tacycardia, dilated pupils and siezures, most likely overdosed drug and treatment?
A
amytriptyline - TCA - thus anticholinergic effects
supportive treatment
sodium bicarbonate if widened qrs or metabolic acidosis
3
Q
For elective surgery, healthy adults may consume food or milky drinks for up to?
A
6 hours before surgery
4
Q
features about a patient that increase the risk of aspiration under anaesthesia?
A
diabetic
hiatus hernia
acid reflux
bmi of 45
