Critical Care Flashcards

1
Q

fluid requirment in 1st 24hours of a burn?

A

4ml x patients weight in kg x % burn

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2
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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

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3
Q

For elective surgery, healthy adults may consume food or milky drinks for up to?

A

6 hours before surgery

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4
Q

features about a patient that increase the risk of aspiration under anaesthesia?

A

diabetic
hiatus hernia
acid reflux
bmi of 45

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