MH
MH stands for....
What is Malignant Hyperthermia?
What is Recovery Room?
What drug is known for NOT being safe for MH patients?
What is Succinylcholine?
Method more effective at killing bacteria.
What is Alcohol based hand rub?
Immediately activate what after use of a needle
What is the needle safety mechanism?
The First Sign of MH
What is unexplained tachycardia?
Frequency of pulse check during code
What is 2 minutes?
The Type of communication that is essential during a crisis.
What is Close- Loop Communication?
Length of time to rub your hands together when washing with soap and water.
What is at least 20 seconds?
What is used prior to puncturing vial or IV tubing with needle.
What is Alcohol Swab?
The number 1 drug to use in MH Crisis
What is Dantrolene?
The Role in charge of a code.
What is Team Leader?
What is 36?
Remove what before applying hand sanitizer.
What is your gloves?
After elevating patient's bed, what should be completed before walking away for patient safety?
What is positioning the bed to the lowest position?
The equation to determine vials of Dantrolene given
What is 2.5mg/kg x pt kg / 20?
Main drug in code and frequency given
What is Epinephrine and every 3-5 minutes?
The Role responsible for contacting emergency services and giving report to hospital staff during crisis.
What is the Emergency Liaison?
Length of time to rub hands together with alcohol based hand rub.
What is until your hands are dry?
The CDC Safe Injection phrase.
What is One Needle, One Syringe, Only One Time?
Number of vials a 80kg patient needs.
What is 10 Dantrolene vials?
Pad Placement on adult during code.
What is right upper chest and left lower side of the chest?
Non-pharmacological treatments most needed in an MH Crisis.
What is Cool the patient down with Ice, cold fluids, cold lavage?
List 3 specific times to wash hands with soap and water.
1. Visibly Dirty/soiled. 2. After using restroom. 3. After caring for patient with infectious diarrhea 4. Before eating. 5. When in doubt 6. if there are other answers up to mandi on if acceptable :)
When should Sharp containers be disposed.