Justin's Critical Care Flashcards
Postop pt VSS and afib: metoprolol, anticoagulation, or digoxin?
Metoprolol, not anti-coagulation since immediately post op (but if lasting longer than a few days need to consider long term AC)
Stable Afib in setting of heart failure in postop pt, how to treat acutely
A metoprolol
B verapamil
C diltiazem
D cardioversion
E adenosine
Metoprolol (this one if they are stable; multiple RCTs show decreased mortality with BB), verapamil, diltiazem (ca ch blockers have negative inotropic), cardioversion (if unstable) –>
based on uptodate amio or dogoxin maybe not choices
NOT adenosine
What is pulsus paradoxus and associated with what?
Inspiratory fall in SBP >10 mmHg. results from alterations in the mechanical forces imposed on the chambers of the heart and pulmonary vasculature often due to pericardial disease, particularly cardiac tamponade
What is the Goldman cardiac risk index?
For patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery cardiac risk factors to predict perioperative M&M
*per up to date - the revised Goldman is now used. Pic is attached
Most predictive of postoperative cardiac performance?
Dobutamine stress test
What electrolyte abnormalities from massive transfusion?
HyperK, HypoCalcemia
Treat hypermagnesemia with slow infusion of one of the following
a)Lasix
b)calcium
c) other choices
calcium gluconate (reverse neuromuscular and cardiac effects of magnesium); used for SEVERE cases
UTD:
- normal renal function: loop (or even thiazide) diuretics can be used to increase renal excretion of magnesium.
- pts on dialysis: patients with symptomatic hypermagnesemia should be given intravenous calcium as a magnesium antagonist to reverse the neuromuscular and cardiac effects of hypermagnesemia while awaiting dialysis
Signs/ Sx of hypokalemia
Weakness, decreased DTR, mental status change, ileus, cardiac issues
flattening and inversion of T waves in mild hypokalemia, followed by Q-T interval prolongation, visible U wave and mild ST depression in more severe hypokalemia.
Severe hypokalemia can also result in arrhythmias such as Torsades de points and ventricular tachycardia.
Sx of hypercalcemia
Stones, bones, groans, psych overtones
mnemonic, “painful bones, renal stones, abdominal groans, and psychic moans,” can be used to recall the typical symptoms of hypercalcemia. Painful bones are the result of abnormal bone remodeling due to overproduction of PTH. Nephrolithiasis occurs secondary to hyperparathyroid disease–induced hypercalcemia and resultant hypercalciuria. Abdominal groans refers to hypercalcemia-induced ileus. Psychic moans or depression may occur
Most common cause of hypercalcemia
Hyper PTH
What drugs cause hypocalcemia
cisplatin, aminoglycosides, bisphosphonates, cimetidine, heparin, anti-epileptics, PPIs
(FYI- aminoglycosides:gentamicin, tobramycin, amikacin, plazomicin, streptomycin, neomycin, and paromomycin)
Adverse effects from transfusion massive
HYPOcalcemia and alkalosis due to citrate tox
[FYI: Citrate intoxication is a frequent complication after massive blood transfusions and often presents itself as metabolic alkalosis. The reason this term comes about is due to the conversion of citrate, which is applied as an anticoagulant in blood bags, to bicarbonate, and this conversion happens, predominantly in the liver. Stored blood is anticoagulated using citrate (3 g/unit of RBC), which chelates calcium. In a healthy adult, the liver metabolizes 3 g of citrate in 5 min. Infusion rates greater than 1 unit of RBC/5 min, or liver dysfunction, drive citrate elevation and lower plasma ionized calcium ]
Hypercalcemia EKG changes
Shortened QT
ST segment elevation
Hypocalcemia EKG changes
Prolonged QT
What is the least likely metabolic abnormality in tumor lysis syndrome
a) hyponatremia
b) hyperkalemia
c) hyperphosphatemia
d) hyperuricemia
e) hypocalcemia
a) hyponatremia
What is NOT associated with hypOcalcemia?
a) seizures
b) tetany
c) Short ST
d) cramps
e ) Trousseau sign
c) Short ST
FYI EKG findings include prolongation of the QT interval as a result of lengthening of the ST segment.
Tumor lysis syndrome - Part 1
-electrolyte abnormalities
-renal effect
-occurs in which tumors
- hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, hypocalcemia, hyperuricemia due to catabolism of nucleic acids; LDH (biomarker of rapid cell turnover)
-Acute kidney injury
-Occur in tumors with high proliferative rates, large tumor burdern, high sensitivity to cytotoxic therapy
Tumor lysis syndrome - Part 2
-other symptoms
-treatment
-symptoms: n/v, diarrhea, anorexia, lethargy, hematuria, HF, cardiac arrhythmia, seizures, cramps, tetany, syncope, sudden death
-supportive care, electrolyte optimization, allopurinol ( for intermediate risk patients) (MOA prevents uric acid formation) or rasburicase (for high risk patients or those with impaired renal function)(MOA: breaks down uric acid) to lower serum uric acid
Hypocalcemia symptoms/signs
Prolonged QT, hyperreflexia, tetany,
Chvostek sign (twitch of the facial muscles that occurs when gently tapping an individual’s cheek, in front of the ear), Trousseau’s sign (latent tetany - carpopedal spasm induced by ischemia secondary to the inflation of a sphygmomanometer cuff)
What is major reason to heat blood when transfusing during major intraop blood loss
Avoid hypothermia and hypothermic coagulopathy
Hypothermia: Impact on platelets, reduced function. impaired enzymes of the coagulation cascade
which antibiotic is not renally metabolized/cleared?
Flagyl
Tx for initial recurrence of cdiff
Fidaxomicin) [Up to date says favor fidaxomicin] or Vanco - pulsed and tapered
Both with bezlotoxumab
Treatment options for cdff
PO vanc or Fidaxiomicn. Can use po flagyl but less effective
Treatment for HCAP
Cefepime (4TH GEN), Zosyn, OR levofloxacin IV (reserve imipenem for ESBL) if LOW risk.
Add AG if high risk for pseudomonas (for double coverage)
Add vanc/linezolid if high risk MRSA.
Low risk mort (i.e., no vent or sepsis) and no MRSA factors: IV zosyn, IV cefepime (4th gen), IV levaquin, IV imipenem/meropenem
High risk mort and no MRSA factors: dual therapy with above + add IV fluoroquinolone or aminoglycoside (these add Pseudomonas coverage)
If MRSA (tx’ed IV abx last 90 days or >20% in unit), add IV vanco or IV linezolid to above
If high risk mortality or IV abx last 90d: need 2 abx but now can consider gent or tobra (both AGs) or aztreonam (avoid beta-lactams) from above PLUS vanco
Torsades de pointes is associated with #1 and total 3 electrolyte abnormalities
1) hypomag - then hypok (often result of hypomag) - then hypoCa. associated with QT prolongation. Can resolve spontaneously
What is the difference between cardiogenic and hypovolemic shock (PCWP = LA pressure)
cardiogenic (high PCWP), hypovolemic (low PCWP)
Which pressor not use in sepsis
Dobutamine - not a pressor but an inotrope, b/c associated with hypotension, usually used for cardiogenic failure. Most commonly used - norepi, epi
Which has the least ionotropy?
a) dobutamine
b) dopamine
c) phenylephrine
d) epinephrine
Phenylephrine (Phenylephrine is a synthetic alpha-adrenergic receptor agonist with virtually no affinity for beta receptors. Therefore, it is a potent vasoconstrictor with essentially no chronotropic or inotropic effects.)
Which opioid has the longest half-life
Methadone (12-24 hrs)
Fulminant C diff disease* is supported by the following clinical data: Hypotension or shock, ileus, megacolon. What treatment is indicated?
IV flagyl + po vancomycin
*I added this question
most abundant electrolyte in the body
Calcium
Hyponatremia correction rate to avoid what complication
4-6 mEq/L in 24 hrs (UTD) to avoid osmotic demyelination syndrome (formerly called central pontine myelinolysis)
