10 Questions
In which of the following scenarios would a patient NOT be a candidate for J.Surgical care?
A patient with metastatic cancer unresponsive to chemotherapy
Which type of surgery typically does NOT require continuous haemodynamic monitoring/ventilatory support in the post-operative period?
Neurosurgical procedures
What is a common feature of patients eligible for K.Drug Ingestion and Drug Overdose care?
Seizures following drug ingestion
What parameter determines the discharge possibility of a patient on low dose inotropic support according to the text?
ICU bed availability
Which condition would categorize a patient as being under category E instead of J.Surgical care?
Patient with irreversible brain damage
Which of the following patients would NOT be considered for discharge from the ICU based on the provided criteria?
A patient with tracheostomy still requiring frequent suctioning
When should a patient be discharged to the ward from the ICU according to the text?
When the patient's physiologic status has stabilized and no longer needs ICU care
What would be a cause for readmission to critical units within 24 hours of discharge, as per the text?
Being incorrectly admitted to a critical care unit initially
What is one key aspect that indicates a patient may no longer need ICU monitoring and care?
Stabilized physiologic status
What action should be taken if a patient's physiological status becomes irreversible in the ICU, as mentioned in the text?
Withdrawal of therapy should be carried out in the ICU
This quiz focuses on high-risk patients in the perioperative period requiring continuous haemodynamic monitoring or ventilatory support, often after various types of surgeries. It also covers scenarios of drug ingestion and drug overdose, particularly involving hemodynamically unstable patients and those with altered mental status.
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