Stages of Hypothermia
- 32 to 35°C (90 to 95°F)
- Shivering
- 28 to 32°C (82 to 90°F)
- Obvious Motor Impairment
- Slowed Thinking
- < 28°C (< 82°F)
- Shivering Stops
- Paradoxical Undressing
- Arrhythmias
Hypothermia Interventions
- Remove From Environment
- Remove Wet Clothing
- Warm Clothing
- Heated Blankets
- Warm IV Solutions
- Heated Oxygen
- Warm Gastric Lavage
- Warm Trunk BEFORE Extremities
Acute Pancreatitis Causes
- "GET SMASHHED" Mnemonic
- Gallstones
- (Ethanol) Alcohol
- Trauma
- Steroids
- Mumps
- Autoimmune
- Scorpion Sting
- Hypercalcemia
- Hypertriglyceridemia > 1000
- ERCP
- Drugs
Acute Pancreatitis Assessment
- Heavy Alcohol Use and Gallstones
- Abdominal Pain
- Nausea/Vomiting/Anorexia
- Abdominal Rigidity/Guarding
- Decreased or Absent Bowel Sounds
- Hypotension and Tachycardia
- Jaundice
- Increased White Blood Cells
Acute Pancreatitis Interventions
- NPO with NG Tube to Suction
- Pain Management
- Albumin
- Lactated Ringers Solution
- Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
- Antibiotics
- Surgery
- Nutrition
Addisonian Crisis
- Severe Symptoms
- Shock
- High-Dose Hydrocortisone
- Large Volumes of IV Fluid
- Insulin with Dextrose
- Kayexalate
- Loop or Thiazide Diuretics
Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome)
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Retinal Hemorrhages
- Bruising and Fractures
- CT of Head
- Skeletal Survey
- Document Injuries
- Notify Child Protective Services
Aspirin Poisoning (Salicylism) Assessment
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Tinnitus
- Confusion
- Hyperventilation
- Respiratory Alkalosis
- Metabolic Acidosis
- Coma
- Hyperthermia
Types of Fractures
- Nondisplaced
- Displaced
- Incomplete
- Complete
- Closed
- Open
- Direction of Fracture Line
Hip Fracture
- External Rotation
- Muscle Spasms
- Shortened Leg
- Pain
- Buck's Traction
- Analgesics
- Surgery
- Avascular Necrosis
Activated Charcoal (Actidose)
- Binds to Toxins
- Ingested Poison
- Black Stool
- GI Distress
- Give As Soon As Possible
- Via Mouth or NG Tube
- Gastric Lavage
- Do Not Administer with Antidotes
Malignant Hyperthermia
- Autosomal-Dominant
- Ryanodine Receptor 1 Mutation
- Inhaled Anesthetics
- Succinylcholine
- Autonomic Instability
- Muscle Rigidity
- Dantrolene