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A saw-tooth pattern on an ECG between the T and P waves
What is atrial flutter?
200
Continuous waveform capnography
What is the best way to determine correct placement of an ET (endotracheal) tube?
200
Medication used in anaphylactic shock
What is Epinephrine?
200
Preferred IV fluid in the emergent phase of burn care
What is Lactated Ringer's solution?
200
The principle that guides health care decisions
What is autonomy?
400
Used to treat brady- or tachycardia with an abnormal rhythm. The patient must be sedated.
What is cardioversion?
400
A common cause of metabolic alkalosis
What is over use of antacids / vomiting (loss of gastric juices) / Potassium wasting diuretics
400
The three "B"s of autonomic dysreflexia
What are bladder distension, impacted bowel and breakdown of skin?
400
Procedure to release pressure build up in muscle and subQ tissue
What is a fasciotomy/escharotomy?
400
The principle that dictates treating every person with the same level of care
What is justice?
500
A palpable irregular pulse
What is the pulse characteristic of atrial fibrillation?
500
Predisposing factors for respiratory acidosis
What is neuromuscular disease or chest trauma?
500
Increased respiratory rate
What is an early indicator of shock?
500
Adjuvant therapy with opioids, NSAIDs, analgesics and consistent use of a pain rating tool
What are effective pain management strategies for a burn patient?
500
To do good
What is beneficence
800
Medication that increases blood flow to the myocardium. Used after oxygen is applied and chest pain continues, when an active MI is suspected.
What is nitroglycerin?
800
pH = 7.5
CO2 = 30 HCO3 = 24
What is uncompensated respiratory alkalosis?
800
Widespread vasodilation and relative hypovolemia
What are assessment findings for distributive shock?
800
Sequestering of sodium and water in the interstitial fluid
What are fluid and electrolyte shifts that occur during the early emergent phase of a burn injury?
800
To do no harm
What is nonmaleficence?
1000
What is bradycardia?
1000
Decreasing Pa O2 levels despite increasing oxygen administration
What is hallmark sign of respiratory failure / need for intubation?
1000
Progressive dysfunction of two or more organs. This can occur after any severe injury or illness.
What is MODS - Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome?
1000
4 ml x TBSA (%) x body weight (kg); 50% given in the 1st 8 hours after injury; 50% given in the next 10 hours after injury
What is the Parkland formula for fluid replacement?
1000
Understanding the diagnosis; the proposed treatment; knowing the risks and benefits of treatment; alternative treatments and their risks and benefits; and the benefits / risks of declining treatment.
What is informed consent?