Procedures Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
List the 4 CEPOD categories and give examples
A
Immediate - life or limb saving
Urgent - threat to life, limb or organ
Expedited - stable patients with no immediate threat to life, limb or organ
Elective - planned in advance
2
Q
What is the dose of lidocaine?
A
3mg/kg plain
7mg/kg with adrenaline
3
Q
What is the dose of bupivacaine?
A
2mg/kg (with or without adrenaline)
4
Q
What is the dose of prilocaine?
A
6mg/kg plain
9mg/kg with adrenaline
5
Q
Where is a tracheostomy placed?
A
2nd to 5th tracheal rings
6
Q
Where should a chest drain be inserted?
A
Anterior to mid axillary line
Posterior to pectoralis major
5th intercostal space - just above 6th rib
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