Attempts to intubate should be interupted if? the peripheral oxygen saturations begin to fall
HR begins to fall or is <60
>30s has elapsed
By which mechanism does adrenaline increase the force Beta 1 and 2 adrenergic effects
and rate of myocardial contractions?
Can cuffed TT be used in neonates? No
Causes of hypercalcaemia Hyperparathyroidism
Malignancy
Thiazide diuretic abuse
Skeletal disorders
Idiopathic hypercalcaemia of infancy
,Causes of hyperkalaemia Renal failure
Acidosis
Adrenal insufficiency
Addison's disease
K sparing drugs
Cell lysis
Haemolysis
Massive blood transfusion
Causes of hypocalcaemia Vitamin D deficiency
Hypoparathyroidism
Renal failure
Causes of hypokalaemia GI losses
Alkalosis
Volume depletion
Diuretics
Malnutrition
,Decerebrate abnormality
Decorticate abnormality
Define flail chest Where 2 or more ribs and broken in 2 or more places
Do anaemia or jaundice affect pulse oximetry? no
During CPR of an >12 year old, what should the rate of 10-12
ventilation be?
During CPR of an 1-8 year old, what should the rate of 20 breaths/min
ventilation be?
, During CPR of an 8-12 year old, what should the rate of 15
ventilation be?
ECG t wave changes Tall tented t waves
P wave flattening
Prolonged PR interval
Widening QRS
Fractures of the lower ribs (10-12) are linked with what Liver and splenic injury
other injuries?
Fractures of the middle ribs (4-9) are associated with that Pulmonary contusion and haemothorax
other injury?
How can high CO2 affect cerebral blood flow? High CO2 can cause cerebral vasodilation and high cerebral blood
How can low CO2 affect cerebral blood flow? Low CO2 can result in cerebral vasoconstriction and reduced cere
How can you estimate TBSA of a burn in paeds? The size of the child's palm is 1%
How does adenosine work in SVT? AV block - impairs accessory bundle re-entry at the AVN
HR begins to fall or is <60
>30s has elapsed
By which mechanism does adrenaline increase the force Beta 1 and 2 adrenergic effects
and rate of myocardial contractions?
Can cuffed TT be used in neonates? No
Causes of hypercalcaemia Hyperparathyroidism
Malignancy
Thiazide diuretic abuse
Skeletal disorders
Idiopathic hypercalcaemia of infancy
,Causes of hyperkalaemia Renal failure
Acidosis
Adrenal insufficiency
Addison's disease
K sparing drugs
Cell lysis
Haemolysis
Massive blood transfusion
Causes of hypocalcaemia Vitamin D deficiency
Hypoparathyroidism
Renal failure
Causes of hypokalaemia GI losses
Alkalosis
Volume depletion
Diuretics
Malnutrition
,Decerebrate abnormality
Decorticate abnormality
Define flail chest Where 2 or more ribs and broken in 2 or more places
Do anaemia or jaundice affect pulse oximetry? no
During CPR of an >12 year old, what should the rate of 10-12
ventilation be?
During CPR of an 1-8 year old, what should the rate of 20 breaths/min
ventilation be?
, During CPR of an 8-12 year old, what should the rate of 15
ventilation be?
ECG t wave changes Tall tented t waves
P wave flattening
Prolonged PR interval
Widening QRS
Fractures of the lower ribs (10-12) are linked with what Liver and splenic injury
other injuries?
Fractures of the middle ribs (4-9) are associated with that Pulmonary contusion and haemothorax
other injury?
How can high CO2 affect cerebral blood flow? High CO2 can cause cerebral vasodilation and high cerebral blood
How can low CO2 affect cerebral blood flow? Low CO2 can result in cerebral vasoconstriction and reduced cere
How can you estimate TBSA of a burn in paeds? The size of the child's palm is 1%
How does adenosine work in SVT? AV block - impairs accessory bundle re-entry at the AVN
