'Cause baby, now we got bad blood (hey!)
Name 2 symptoms associated with a PE
Unexplained SOB, bloody sputum, tachypnea, chest pain, tachycardia, lightheadedness, syncope
This sling is a dynamic positioning device designed to reduce shoulder subluxation and support the flaccid upper extremity in a functional position during activities in standing and ambulation.
GivMohr
Name 3 sedatives commonly used in the ICU for intubated patients?
Propofol, Versed, Fentanyl, Precedex.
What does EVD stand for?
External ventricular drain
This song is most associated with CPR
Stayin Alive
Which lab value is typically used to determine therapeutic range for Heparin?
PTT or PPT (active) partial thromboplastin time
What connects the left and the right side of the brain?
Corpus callosum
What does the delirium screen tool (CAM) stand for?
Confusion Assessment Method
What are 2 general indications for EVD placement?
Monitor ICP and divert CSF
I.e. from Intraventricular hemorrhage or Hydrocephalus
VP shunt failure or infection
Emergent or temporary solution
Type of movement described as violently shaking the head in time with the music (most commonly associated with rock, punk and heavy metal music genres)? This can cause damage as the brain bumps against the skull.
Headbanging
Name two conditions that may mask as a DVT
Superficial thrombophlebitis, PAD, varicose veins, spider veins
A patient presents with 0/5 LUE strength/ROM. The following movements should be avoided: overhead arm raises and PROM > 90 degrees shoulder flex/abd. It should be avoided because it could cause this type of trauma?
Subacromial trauma
Name 3 side effects of propofol
Hypotension, Apnea, injection site burning/stinging, respiratory acidosis, hypertriglyceridemia, hypertension, rash, itching, arrhythmia, bradycardia, decreased cardiac output, tachycardia
Name 1 question that should be asked before mobilizing a patient with an EVD?
Is EVD clamped?
Are ICPs stable?
Is the unit secure?
*Always remember it needs to be re-adjusted afterwards (Zero is at level of the tragus) by RN)
This singer infamously died as a result of an alleged overdose of multiple sedatives including Propofol. Sing a verse of one his popular songs?
Michael Jackson
Name 5 risks factors for developing a DVT?
Surgery, LE paralysis due to SCI, hip/pelvic fracture, multiple trauma, cancer, prior h/o VTE, family h/o VTW, age > 40, obesity, immobility (i.e long travel, prolonged immobility), oral contraceptives or estrogen, physical inactivity, genetic blood conditions that affect clotting, pregnancy/recent birth < 6 weeks
After ischemic stroke, brain damage can be curtailed by rescuing the "ischemic ______"--that is, the severely hypoperfused, at risk but not yet infarcted tissue.
Penumbra
On the RASS (Richmond Agitation-Sedation scale) which score is described as a movement to voice (but no eye contact)?
-3 (moderate sedation)
Over drainage
Catheter occlusion
Infection (i.e Ventriculitis)
This singer has been candid about her battle with Lupus. She later revealed that she had to have a kidney transplant to save her life.
Selena Gomez
Besides a Duplex scan/Doppler, name 3 diagnostic tests to determine if a patient has a DVT or PE?
D-dimer, contrast venography, CTPA (CT pulmonary angiography), V/Q scan, pulmonary angiography
What 3 substance readily cross the blood brain barrier?
H2O, CO2, O2
This term is defined as relief of apprehension or agitation with minimal alteration of sensorium
Anxiolysis
What is the name of the anatomic landmark for burr hole placement of an EVD?
Koscher’s point
This famous astronomer and physicist was mentioned in the popularized song "Bohemian Rhapsody" by legendary band Queen.
Galileo