Respiratory Emergency Flashcards
1
Q
How do we treat a clear STEMI?
A
Call for a time-critical transfer for primary PCI whilst administering aspirin.
STEMI is complete occlusion so you need to remove it
2
Q
Common cause of bradyarrythmia?
A
Age related progressive fibrosis of the heart - Lev’s disease.
3
Q
How do we manage complete heart block?
A
Reverse what can be - removal of drugs, stopping hypothermia etc.
CPR
Use defib
4
Q
Aortic dissection causes?
A
Hypertension Vasculitis Iatrogenic Pregnancy Connective tissue disease Atherosclerosis
5
Q
What is beck’s triad?
A
Low BP
Raised JVP
Muffled heart sounds
Pericardial tamponade - increased fluid in sack
