Acute Medical Presentations — Flashcards

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

The most common blood test abnormalities seen in patients with dehydration are _____, ↑Albumin, ↑Haematocrit

Hint: U&Es

Approximately _____% of all anaphylaxis cases are due to iatrogenic causes

Cold skin/extremities, hypotension, tachypnoea/cardia & anuria may be a sign of _____ dehydration in adults

Hint: Mild/Moderate/Severe

Diarrhoea and vomiting may cause _____ due to increased fluid losses

What is the management of _____ dehydration in adults & children? IV fluid bolus Followed by IV fluid infusion (slower rate)

Hint: Mild/Moderate/Severe

_____ 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

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

Most adult adrenaline auto-injectors contain _____