EM6 Flashcards
(119 cards)
BL putamen hemorrhages?
Methanol poisoning
Snow storm vision
Methanol poisoning
Methanol metabolism? Tx? (2)
Methanol —> formaldehyde —> Formic acid.
Can use folate to help Formic acid —> co2 and water
+ HD
Toxic alcohol found in coolants, polishes, and detergents
Ethylene glycol
Toxic alcohol found in paint products, windshield washer fluid, and antifreeze
Methanol
Metabolism of ethylene glycol? Tx? (2)
Ethylene glycol —> oxalic acid —> calcium oxalate
Thiamine and pyridoxine help remove toxic metabolites
+ HD
Toxic alcohol found in rubbing alcohol, solvents, paint thinners, skin and hair products, and antifreeze
Isopropyl alcohol
osmolal gap without an elevated anion gap.
Isopropyl alcohol
Toxic alcohol causing Hemorrhagic gastritis
Isopropyl alcohol
Torsades de pointes may be caused by? (2)
electrolyte disturbances (hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia), antiarrhythmic drugs that prolong the QT interval (procainamide, quinidine, disopyramide)
Tx torsades?
Stable: Mg, isoproterenol (overdrive pacing)
Unstable: cardioversion
Pulseless: defibrillation
Seizure tx?
1st: Benzodiazepines (lorazepam etc.)
2nd: Phenytoin or fosphenytoin
3rd: Pentobarbital
deeply and symmetrically inverted T waves in the anterior precordial leads? Tx?
Wellens. Urgent cath for likely critical stenosis of LAD
What is a de Winter ECG pattern?
Considered a STEMI equivalent seen with acute LAD occlusion, it is ST depression with peaked T waves in the precordial leads
Two types of Wellens syndrome?
Biphasic T waves (type A)
deeply and symmetrically inverted T waves in the anterior precordial leads (type B)
Hydrophobia
Rabies
What is CREST syndrome?
Calcinosis, Raynaud phenomenon, esophageal dysmotility, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasias.
What is the definitive management for patients with Brugada syndrome?
Implantable cardiac defibrillator.
Common lab abnormality heat stroke
Elevated LFTs
What is the mainstay of treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
Long-term beta-blocker therapy.
Late pregnancy vaginal bleeding differential? (3)
Late pregnancy vaginal bleeding is never normal and raises suspicion for placental abruption, placenta previa and vasa previa; all potentially life threatening disorders to both the mother and fetus
What arterial blood gas finding is concerning for impending respiratory failure in an asthmatic?
A normal, elevated or rising carbon dioxide.
The optimal rate for chest compressions?
rate of 100-120/minute.
Diffuse maculopapular rash with white spots on the buccal mucosa
Measles (Rubeola)