Acute Medical Presentations — Flashcards

In ALS what should be given in patients who are in VF/pulseless VT after 5 shocks have been administered?

What is apropriate in bradycardia treatment if atropine allergy?

What artery infarction can cause arrythmias following MI?

What ECG signs are suggestive of previous myocardial infarction?

Past history of _____ ↑ the risk of Parkinson's disease

Toxic shock syndrome is associated with _____ caused by group A Strep (GAS) infection of soft tissue

Toxic shock syndrome is a form of distributive shock that may affect the CNS, resulting in _____

Peak incidence of toxic shock syndrome occurs in young adults that are _____ **bonus, why?

Hint: gender

_____ is a rare, fatal condition caused by bacterial exotoxins from Staphylococcus aureus & Streptococcus pyogenes leading to a severe, multi-system inflammatory response

What are the initial investigations for toxic shock syndrome? _____