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Potassium depletion IV infusion rate for central line vs. PIV
Central line: 20 mEQ/hr (40 max), requires continuous tele
PIV: 10 mEQ/hr IV infusion
W’s: Cause of post op fever
Wind: POD 1-2, lungs: pneumonia, aspiration, PE, atelectasis
Water: 3-5, UTI, Cather-associated
Wound: 5-7, Surgical incisions
Wabscess (abscess): 5-7, infection of organ or space
Weins (veins): POD 5+, DVT, PE
Wonder drugs: anytime, drug fever, reaction to blood products
5 Ps for discharge
PO, pain, pee, poop, ambulating (amPulating)
Do you hold DVT prophylaxis for orbital floor fracture
Hold
Heparin reversal
Protamine sulfate
1-1.5 mg IV for every 100 IU of active heparin
PTT should be monitored at 5-15 min after dose
Heparin gtt dose and target therapeutic range
Initial: 80U/kg bolus + IV infusion 18 u/kg/hr
Therapeutic range: aPTT 70-110; draw PTT q6h
Relationship between Mg and K
-K is secreted into the connecting tubule via ROMK channels, which is inhibited by magnesium
-If mg is low, K will be secreted more
-Low K requires correction of Mg
6 Medications to address thyroid storm
- Propranolol 60 mg q4h: control increased adrenergic tone
- PTU 200 mg q4h: thionamide to block new hormone synthesis
- Iodine solution: block RELEASE of thyroid hormone
- Iodinated radiocontrast agent: inhibit peripheral conversion of T4 to T3
- Glucocorticoids: reduce T4–> T3 conversion, promote vasomotor stability, reduce autoimmune process of Graves, treat adrenal insufficiency
- Cholestyramine 4g QID: bile acid sequestration to decrease enterohepatic recycling of thyroid hormones
Arterial oxygen content equation
O2 content = 1.34(HgB)(O2sat) + 0.003(PaO2)
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome vs. Serotonin syndrome: Precipitated by
NMS: Dopamine antagonists
SS: Serotonergic agents
NMS vs SS: Time of onset
NMS: 1-3 days
SS: <12 hrs
NMS vs SS: Identical vital signs, mucosal, skin findings
Vital signs: HTN, tachycardia, tachypnea, hyperthermia >40 C
Mucosa: hypersalivation
Skin: diaphoresis
NMS vs SS: muscular tone, reflexes, pupils, bowel sounds
NMS: Muscles: Lead-pipe rigidity in all muscles, HYPOreflexia, NORMAL pupils
SS: Increased tone, esp in lower extremities, HYPERreflexia and clonus, DILATED pupils
Serotonin syndrome treatment
Cyproheptadine 12 mg PO, versed 2 mg IV
Malignant hyperthermia treatment
2.5 mg/kg dantrolene IV loading dose, 1 mg/kg subsequent boluses
Ryanodex
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome treatment
Dantrolene, bromocriptine (dopamine agonist), and amantadine (Dopamine agonist), lorazepam 2 mg IV/IM
2 piece LF reliably expands how much
5-7 mm
Need SARPE if planning 10+ mm
Expansions greater than this are unstable
What is a left shift in terms of cytokines
Left shift: increase in # of immature leukocytes in the peripheral blood (neutrophil band cells)
- Cytokines accelerate the release of cells from postmitotic reserve pool
Why does decadron increase WBC
DEMARGINATION of leukocytes
-decreases inflammation by suppressing neutrophil migration into tissues
Functional residual capacity in restrictive diseases vs obstructive
FRC decreased in restrictive diseases, pregnancy, obesity
Normal in COPD
Hyperkalemia treatment
C BIG K Drop
1. Calcium gluconate or chloride: stabilize cardiac myocytes
2. Beta-2 agonist (albuterol) drives K into cells
3. Bicarb - buffer H release from cells as K goes in
4. Insulin w/ glucose (drives K into cells)
5. Kayexalate (SPS) - increased K excretion
6. Diuretic (loop)
7. Dialysis
Tx for venous congestion after otoplasty
Leeches (can go into canal) and nitropaste
How do medical leeches help with venous congestion
Secretes saliva that
1. Anesthetizes the skin
2. Relaxes tissues
3. Interferes with clotting cascade
4. Extracts an avg of 5 mL of blood and fluids while feeding and another 50 ml after detaching as the wound continues to ooze
Infection from leech therapy
Aeromonas