Intensive Care

Question 1

Cushing’s triad

Answer 1

Bradycardia
Respiratory depression
Hypertension

(Due to raised intracranial pressure)

Question 2

Anticholinergic toxicity - features

Answer 2

Cutaneous vasodilation
Anhidrosis
Hyperthermia
Nonreactive mydriasis (pupil dilation)
Delirium / hallucinations
Urinary retention
Tachycardia

Question 3

Hypoxic brain injury - predictors of poor outcome

Answer 3

Absent or extensor motor response on day 3

Absent pupillary or corneal reflexes on day 3