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In which of the following scenarios would a patient NOT be a candidate for J.Surgical care?
In which of the following scenarios would a patient NOT be a candidate for J.Surgical care?
- A patient with stable haemodynamic parameters
- A patient undergoing vascular surgery
- A patient with metastatic cancer unresponsive to chemotherapy (correct)
- A patient with end-stage liver disease
Which type of surgery typically does NOT require continuous haemodynamic monitoring/ventilatory support in the post-operative period?
Which type of surgery typically does NOT require continuous haemodynamic monitoring/ventilatory support in the post-operative period?
- General surgery with major blood loss/fluid shift
- Thoracic surgery
- Neurosurgical procedures (correct)
- Airway surgery
What is a common feature of patients eligible for K.Drug Ingestion and Drug Overdose care?
What is a common feature of patients eligible for K.Drug Ingestion and Drug Overdose care?
- Drug ingestion with adequate airway protection
- Significantly altered mental status without drug ingestion
- Seizures following drug ingestion (correct)
- Hemodynamically stable drug ingestion
What parameter determines the discharge possibility of a patient on low dose inotropic support according to the text?
What parameter determines the discharge possibility of a patient on low dose inotropic support according to the text?
Which condition would categorize a patient as being under category E instead of J.Surgical care?
Which condition would categorize a patient as being under category E instead of J.Surgical care?
Which of the following patients would NOT be considered for discharge from the ICU based on the provided criteria?
Which of the following patients would NOT be considered for discharge from the ICU based on the provided criteria?
When should a patient be discharged to the ward from the ICU according to the text?
When should a patient be discharged to the ward from the ICU according to the text?
What would be a cause for readmission to critical units within 24 hours of discharge, as per the text?
What would be a cause for readmission to critical units within 24 hours of discharge, as per the text?
What is one key aspect that indicates a patient may no longer need ICU monitoring and care?
What is one key aspect that indicates a patient may no longer need ICU monitoring and care?
What action should be taken if a patient's physiological status becomes irreversible in the ICU, as mentioned in the text?
What action should be taken if a patient's physiological status becomes irreversible in the ICU, as mentioned in the text?
