Acute Medical Presentations — Flashcards

Which re-warming techniques should be used for patients with moderate-severe hypothermia (<32°C)? _____ & warmed IV fluids & active external re-warming & active internal re-warming

Hypothermia temperature classification: Mild: _____°C Moderate: 28-32°C Severe: <28°C

Bradycardia, hypoventilation, hypotension and decreased shivering are associated with _____ hypothermia

Hint: Mild/Moderate/Severe

_____ re-warming may be used for severe hypothermia (<28°C) that has not responded to other re-warming techniques

Tachypnoea, tachycardia, hypertension, increased shivering are associated with _____ hypothermia

Hint: Mild/Moderate/Severe

The most common triggers of anaphylaxis in adults are _____ (e.g., penicillin, NSAIDs), followed by insect stings, and food.

Lightheadedness, headache & muscle cramps are symptoms of _____ dehydration in adults.

Hint: Mild/Moderate/Severe

Patients with suspected anaphylaxis should be positioned _____. Standing these patients up too quickly can cause a massive drop in cardiac preload

_____ is defined as urinary output of <400ml per day in adults

Long durations of sun exposure during hot weather may cause _____ if fluid intake is insuffcient