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what type of drugs are Isoprenaline, digoxin and aminophylline ?
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positive inotropes - makes the heart contract stronger
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Oxygen therapy is indicated when the oxygen level in the blood is low (and/or is not being adequately delivered to the peripheral tissues. Give 8 examples where this may happen.
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1. Cardio-repiratory arrest
2. Respiratory failure 3. cardiac failure/myocardial infection 4. shock 5. Increased metabolic demands e.g. burns, trauma, spesis 6. Post-operative - Carbon monoxide poisoning - Pneumothorax |
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At whatPaO2 is oxygen therapy required?
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when the PaO2 falss to 60mmHg / 8 kPa (SaO2 90%).
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List 4 factors which cause the oxygen dissociation curve to shift to the right.
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- Hyperthermia
- Acidosis - Increased PaCO2 (Bohr) - Increased 2-3 DPG |
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List 5 factors which causes a shift of the oxygen dissociation curve to the left.
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1. Hypothermia
2. Alkalosis 3. Decreased PCO2 4. Decreases 2-3 DPG 5. Other forms of haemoglobin e.g foetal, carboxy, met |
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What are the side effects of TC-antidepressants?
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What is the gold standard TCA antidepressant in the treatment of chronic pain? At what dose is it used?
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