Anatomy
This vessels extends from the heart down to the groin where it splits and perfuses the lower extremities.
Aorta
Where does the majority of potassium live in our bodies?
inside the cell
This state is when the body is forced to create ATP without oxygen
What is indicated for a patient in cardiogenic shock who remains hypotensive even after fluid?
Push dose epi
What type of doctor was Dr Stephen Strange?
Neurosurgeon
These 2 neurotransmitters involved in the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system.
Norepinephrine and Acetylcholine
The cardiac action potential cycle involves these 3 major ions.
Sodium, Potassium & Calcium
Name the types of shock
HCANS and you could add obstructive (PE and tamponade)
What is the ALS adult burn protocol, specifically regarding burn surface area and fluid.
>20% partial thickness OR
>5% full thickness
>or equal to 15 yrs
500ml fluid bolus
What kind of fish is Nemo?
Clownfish
Where is the new recommended location for a needle thoracostomy and why?
Gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide) occurs here.
Alveoli and the cell
Explain LVHF and what drugs can help & why
back up in pulmonary vein, fluid in alveoli.
NTG & CPAP help displace the fluid
In your own words, how does Atropine treat bradycardia?
Anticholinergic - blocks the parasympathetic allowing for the sympathetic to go un-challenged. It works by competing with ACh at the neuromuscular junction.
In the movie Step Brothers, why do Dale and Brennen end up in a brawl on the front lawn?
Brennen touched Dale's drum set
These 2 arteries feed the brain
Carotid & Vertebral Arteries
Where does carbon dioxide come from and why is it important to living?
cellular metabolism and it forces us to breathe.
Explain a tension pneumothorax
air in the pleural space putting pressure on IVC and SVC reducing preload
This is the new BP for trauma
90
This Disney princess is the only one to have a tattoo
Pocahontas
What is the formula for cerebral perfusion pressure and explain the mechanism.
CPP=MAP-ICP
Explain the purpose of a fluid bolus for hyperglycemia.
Excess sugar is excreted via the urine causing dehydration and an increase in osmolarity in the blood. This leads to organ "dehydration" as well.
What is the dose, max, rate & order for Ketamine for adults in severe traumatic pain
0.3 mg/kg, max 30mg IV over 10 min SO
How many cubic feet are in 1 yard of ?
27
A cubic yard is 3ft x 3ft x 3ft (a cube)
3 x 3 x 3 = 27