Anaesthetics Critical Care Flashcards

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Define Vasopressors?

A

Drugs that constrict vessels (mainly veins) - Alpha-1-agonists

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Define Inotropes?

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Drugs that increase heart contractility - Beta-1-agonists

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3
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What is the body’s daily Na requirement?

A

1-2mmol/Kg/Day

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What’s your daily potassium requirement?

A

0.5-1mmol/kg/Day

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5
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What’s your daily fluid requirement?

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25-30ml/Kg/day

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Whats the body’s daily glucose requirements?

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50-100g/day

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