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What is the treatment for non-sustained polymorphic VT? |
Defibrillation (will commonly progress to sustained polymorphic VT) |
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What does sustained polymorphic VT proceed to? |
Ventricular defibrillation |
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What is the presumed aetiology of polymorphic VT with a normal QTc? |
Ischaemic until proven otherwise |
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What are the causes of sustained monomorphic VT (3)? |
Structural heart disease Coronary artery disease Dilated cardiomyopathy |
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What is the approach to managing raised ICP secondary to ICH? |
Avoid fever Adequate sedation Muscle paralysis Hypertonic saline Thiopental (potentiates GABA) Clonidine reduces BP and causes sedation |
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What is the dose of atropine for acute symptomatic bradycardia? |
0.5-1mg IV every 3-5 mins, up to 3mg |
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What is the axis in LAFB? |
LAD |
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What are the pupil findings during a generalised seizure and the immediate post-ictal phase? |
Fixed, dilated pupils |
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What are the potential consequences of prolonged propofol infusion? |
Metabolic acidosis Rhabdomyolysis Cardiovascular collapse |
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What is the inotrope of choice for septic shock? |
Noradrenaline |
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What are the effects of milrinone? |
Positive inotrope Vasodilator |
