Sedation and Analgesia in the ICU

•Potential Laryngospasm •Emergence Reaction/Acute Psychosis •Nystagmus •Secretions (Oral/Ocular) Fentanyl •Pharmacologic Class: Opioid Analgesic •Mechanism of Action: •Binds to opioid receptors throughout CNS, increasing pain threshold and altering pain signal reception

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Outpatient Croup Care Guideline - CHOC

due to risk of laryngospasm). If < 6 months of age, consider structural or acquired etiologies, i.e. tracheomalacia, subglottic stenosis, vocal cord paralysis. There is insufficient evidence supporting the use of cool mist in the treatment of croup (Moore M, Little P – see references). Inclusion Criteria: Previously healthy children 6 months ...

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Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI)

tachycardia), laryngospasm (rare), raised intra-ocular pressure Etomidate 0.3-0.4 mg/kg TBW o Onset: 10-15 seconds o Use: suitable for most situations including haemodynamically unstable, other than sepsis or seizures o Drawbacks: adrenal suppression, myoclonus, pain on injection, Fentanyl o Dose IV 2-10 mcg/kg TBW

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Bronchoscopy +/- Biopsy

• Narrowing of vocal cords (Laryngospasm). This is usually brief and rarely a problem. • Fever. This is treated with paracetamol (Panadol). • Death as a result of this procedure is rare. D. Significant risks and procedure options n Medical Record if necessary.)

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CT Venogram CT Abdomen + Pelvis W (delayed venous)

Severe contrast allergy: anaphylaxis, laryngospasm, severe bronchospasm - If there is history of severe contrast allergy to IV contrast, avoid administration of oral contrast Acute kidney injury (AKI): Creatinine increase of greater than 30% over baseline - Reference hospital protocol (creatinine cut-off may vary)

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By Kristen Hunyady

either side of the larynx before intubating, this helps to prevent laryngospasm. 3. Once the animal is successfully intubated, tie in the tube with roll gauze and hook up to the anesthetic machine using the induction settings mentioned earlier. Check for a pulse. Then check if you need to inflate the cuff. To do so, close the

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Moderate (Conscious) Sedation Protocol

90%. The steep part of curve occurs at 90% O. 2. sat. resulting in a rapid drop in O. 2. sat.

Adverse Effects of Antipsychotic Medications

Mar 01, 2010 · Antipsychotic Medications medications.