Influencers
EtOH is the abbreviation for this type of intoxicant. It will leave you under the influence.
What is ethyl alcohol?
Cocaine, morphine, fentanyl, & ketamine fall into this drug class, as defined by the DEA.
What is Schedule II?
This is the weight cutoff for pediatrics in our protocol!
What is <36kg?
This delicious QT snack includes tortilla chips and fake bright orange cheese sauce.
What are nachos?
This range is the normal blood pH level
What is 7.35 to 7.45?
You can try to put on the charm & influence your patient to go to the hospital. If they still refuse & can't demonstrate understanding of risks, you'll need to call OLPG for this type of AMA.
What is refusal without demonstration of capacity?
This word describes the interaction when one drug makes another drug's effect stronger.
What is potentiation?
Let's assess this newborn! This word is the G in APGAR
What is Grimace?
This type of notch can be observed in the ECG P-wave, indicating left atrial enlargement, and may be seen in conditions like mitral valve disease.
What is the "bifid P-wave" or "P-mitrale"?
When a patient breathes rapidly, "blowing off" carbon dioxide, they are likely experiencing this type of acid-base disturbance.
What is respiratory alkalosis?
Different doses will produce different levels of impairment. The dose of ketamine that leaves you under the influence, but not all the way in outer space is known as this.
What is a sub-dissociative dose?
Here is an example of this drug effect: Naloxone attaches to opioid receptors but does not produce a response. However, enough opioids can be given to displace & overcome the blocking effect of naloxone.
What is competitive (surmountable) antagonism?
They're built different! Different from adults, this is the narrowest part of the pediatric airway!
What is the cricoid ring?
This is the indentation right above the breastbone. Put pressure here for a bleedy trach...
What is the suprasternal notch?
A patient with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus may develop this condition, indicated by a low pH and low bicarbonate level, often accompanied by Kussmaul respirations.
What is metabolic acidosis?
This paper was very influential in the development of EMS. It's also known as the white paper.
What is "Accidental Death & Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society"?
This type of overdose is characterized by visual disturbances including green halos or flashes of light.
What is Digitalis toxicity?
This child is having a seizure and you need to give some Midazolam. They look like they weigh about 30 pounds.
What is 2mg?
A "J-point" notch, which occurs after the QRS complex, can indicate conditions like hypothermia or early repolarization.
What is an Osborne wave?
In a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the kidneys compensate for chronically elevated CO2 levels by increasing the reabsorption of this substance.
What is bicarbonate (HCO3-)?
To avoid a DUI, you shouldn't drive when your blood alcohol content is over 0.08% (even if you can still nail it in karaoke). But BAC over this % is considered dangerous and potentially lethal.
What is 0.4%?
Too much Tylenol can be bad for the liver. If they've taken too much APAP, this is the antidote.
What is N-Acetylcysteine?
This is the normal HR range for a 6-12 month old.
What is 90-160?
This subtle indentation on capnograph is often associated with the administration of neuromuscular blocking agents.
What is a Curare Notch?
A patient presents with a pH of 7.50, PaCO2 of 50 mmHg, and HCO3- of 35 mEq/L. This acid-base disturbance is best described as this, indicating both a primary process and a compensatory response.
What is compensated metabolic alkalosis?