OB Emergencies
Pre-eclampsia becomes eclampsia when this occurs
seizure
This drug is used to treat malignant hyperthermia
Dantrolene
This type of shock is most prevalent in the trauma population
Hypovolemic/hemorrhagic
This study indicated procainamide was more likely to terminate stable VT than amiodarone
PROCAMIO
First line treatment for anaphylaxis
Epinephrine
Name the four "T's" in postpartum hemorrhage
Tissue, Trauma, Thrombin, Tone
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome can be seen during the abrupt withdrawal of what class of drugs?
Dopamine agonists
What is each component of the ABCDE bundle of ATLS?
Airway, breathing, circulation, disability, exposure/environmental control
This study showed a statistically significant difference in days alive and free of mechanical ventilation for patients with COVID-19 who received dexamethasone.
CoDEX
This non selective beta blocker has shown promise in decreasing the rate of VT and associated ICD discharges compared with metoprolol
Propranolol
During cardiac arrest of a pregnant patient, delivery of the fetus should occur after how many minutes of CPR if ROSC is not achieved?
4 minutes
This serotonin antagonist can be used for the treatment of serotonin syndrome
Cyproheptadine
Name the four types of trauma
Blunt, Penetrating, burn, blast
This trial failed to show mortality benefit for giving tranexamic acid in GI bleeds
HALT-IT
You attend a rapid response in which an OB patient reports a metallic taste in her mouth prior to becoming unresponsive. What therapy do you recommend?
Lipid Emulsion
The target gestational age for deliver in a pregnant patient who has Pre-eclampsia WITHOUT severe features
37 weeks
This criteria is used to diagnose Serotonin Syndrome
Hunter Toxicity Criteria Decision Rules
The secondary survey in ATLS goes by this acronym
AMPLE
What medication and dosing scheme failed to show benefit in the MIDAS trial?
Midodrine 20mg every 8 hours
This competitive inhibitor of guanylate cyclase has been proposed as a possible treatment for refractory anaphylactic shock.
Methylene Blue
Name 5 severe features of pre eclampsia
SBP > 160, DBP >110, PLTs <100k, LFT elevation 2x ULN, Scr >1.1, pulmonary edema, new onset cerebral or visual disturbances
Name all four symptoms of the classical tetrad of NMS
Mental status change, muscular rigidity, hyperthermia, autonomic instability
A thromboelastograph on a trauma patient shows a LY30 of 65%. What is the name of this coagulopathy and what medication would you recommend?
Hyperfibrinolysis, tranexamic acid
The results of this study suggest that the combination of IV ascorbic acid, thiamine, and hydrocortisone significantly reduced the time to resolution of shock.
The ORANGES Trial
Name the 7 "P's" of rapid sequence intubation
Preparation, Pre-oxygenation, Pretreatment, paralysis with induction, Protection and positioning, Placement of tube, Post-intubation management