Miscellaneous Flashcards
1
Q
What decreases the risk of death in infancy?
A
Lie baby on back to prevent sudden death.
2
Q
When is a post-mortem carried out?
A
When a clinician is unable to certify the reason for death.
3
Q
What are the reversible causes of cardiac death?
A
Hypoxia Hypovolaemia Hypo/Hyperkalaemia (metabolic) Hypothermia Thrombosis Tamponade Toxins Tension pneumothorax
4
Q
What is hypovolaemia?
A
Loss of blood volume.
5
Q
When do Wischnewski ulcers appear?
A
Hypothermia
