Acute Medical Presentations — Flashcards

What non-pharmacological measures can be taken to reduce noisy respiratory secretions? _____ or suction

Impaired cognition, reduced oral intake, peripheral cyanosis and altered breathing pattern are all signs that a palliative patient is _____

_____ can be used to treat nausea & vomiting caused by raised ICP

Hint: Which antiemetic

_____ and chemical disturbance are the 2 most common causes of nausea & vomiting in palliative patients

_____ can present with electrical alternans on ECG

Brugada syndrome is diagnosed with _____ AND clinical criteria

What is the management for cardiac tamponade? _____

Cardiac tamponade causes _____-sided heart failure

What investigation is used for cardiac tamponade? _____

Cardiac tamponade can be caused by a _____, particularly penetrating