Cardio emergencies Flashcards
1
Q
What are the visual signs of AAA?
A
Cullen’s (umbilical) and Grey Turner’s sign (flank)
2
Q
What is the scoring system for PE?
A
Well’s score
3
Q
How would you treat PE?
A
low risk - anticoagulation
heparin, warfarin, DOAC
high risk - reperfusion
thrombolysis, embolectomy
4
Q
What are some treatment options for acute heart failure?
A
IV furosemide 40mg
GTN infusion
diamorphine
CPAP
5
Q
What caution is there with all treatment options of heart failure?
A
They all lower BP