Key Concepts in Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics Exam
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2025
Cardiac Arrest in Kids - Most common cause is lack of oxygen delivery.
Anaphylactic Shock - Caused by histamine-induced vasodilation.
Septic Shock - Characterized by leaky vessels from inflammation.
Glasgow Coma Scale - Score of 8 or less indicates severe head injury.
Treatment of Increased ICP - Includes 100% O2, hyperventilation, and mannitol.
First Degree Burn - Affects epidermis, red and painful skin.
Second Degree Burn - Involves part of dermis, moist and blistered.
Third Degree Burn - Extends through dermis, leathery and painless.
Drowning Prognosis - Poor if underwater for 5 minutes or blood pH <7.
Accidental Burn - Irregular splash patterns indicate accidental burns.
Purposeful Abuse Burn - Straight line patterns suggest intentional burns.
Bruise Color Progression - Red to blue to green to yellow over days.
Bitter Almond Smell - Indicates cyanide poisoning.
Garlic Smell - Suggests arsenic or organophosphate poisoning.
Cherry Red Skin - Indicates carbon monoxide or cyanide poisoning.
Grey Cyanosis - Associated with methemoglobinemia.
Activated Charcoal - Contraindicated for iron and caustic ingestions.
Cyanide Poisoning Treatment - Treated with B12 or sodium thiosulfate.
Dystonia Treatment - Managed with Benadryl or benztropine.
Beta Blocker Overdose Treatment - Glucagon is the antidote.
With complete solution–Expert Verified | Latest Questions
2025
Cardiac Arrest in Kids - Most common cause is lack of oxygen delivery.
Anaphylactic Shock - Caused by histamine-induced vasodilation.
Septic Shock - Characterized by leaky vessels from inflammation.
Glasgow Coma Scale - Score of 8 or less indicates severe head injury.
Treatment of Increased ICP - Includes 100% O2, hyperventilation, and mannitol.
First Degree Burn - Affects epidermis, red and painful skin.
Second Degree Burn - Involves part of dermis, moist and blistered.
Third Degree Burn - Extends through dermis, leathery and painless.
Drowning Prognosis - Poor if underwater for 5 minutes or blood pH <7.
Accidental Burn - Irregular splash patterns indicate accidental burns.
Purposeful Abuse Burn - Straight line patterns suggest intentional burns.
Bruise Color Progression - Red to blue to green to yellow over days.
Bitter Almond Smell - Indicates cyanide poisoning.
Garlic Smell - Suggests arsenic or organophosphate poisoning.
Cherry Red Skin - Indicates carbon monoxide or cyanide poisoning.
Grey Cyanosis - Associated with methemoglobinemia.
Activated Charcoal - Contraindicated for iron and caustic ingestions.
Cyanide Poisoning Treatment - Treated with B12 or sodium thiosulfate.
Dystonia Treatment - Managed with Benadryl or benztropine.
Beta Blocker Overdose Treatment - Glucagon is the antidote.
