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Cholinergic Crisis – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SLUDGE)

Cholinergic Crisis – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SLUDGE)

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SLUDGE

  • S-Salivation
  • L-Lacrimation
  • U-Urination
  • D-Defecation
  • G-Gastric upset
  • E-Emesis

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A cholinergic crisis can occur if the body stops properly breaking down Acetylcholine. This can cause overactivity of Acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction. Acetylcholine is part of Rest & Digest (Parasympathetic) – so we see overactive digestion and secretion.

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Anatomy & Physiology Course Introduction
Health Assessment Course Introduction
Introduction to Health Assessment
Intro to Health Assessment
Connective Tissues
Epithelial (Skin) Tissues
Types of Epithelial (Skin) Tissue
Membranes
Skin Structure & Function
Hygiene
Skeletal Anatomy
Bone Structure
Development of Bones
Joints
Muscle Anatomy (anatomy and physiology)
Muscle Cytology
Muscle Contraction
Muscle Physiology
Skeletal Muscle
Nervous System Anatomy
Spinal Cord
Cranial Nerves
Nerve Transmission
Membrane Potentials
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
Two pathways of the peripheral nervous system Nursing Mnemonic (SAME)
Beta 1 and Beta 2 Nursing Mnemonic (1 Heart, 2 Lungs)
Parasympathomimetics (Cholinergics) Nursing Considerations
Anticholinergics – Side Effects Nursing Mnemonic (4 Can’ts)
Cholinergic Crisis – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SLUDGE)
Atropine (Atropen) Nursing Considerations
Sensory Basics
Neuro Assessment Module Intro
Electroencephalography (EEG)
Electromyography (EMG)
Glands
Pituitary Gland
Thyroid Gland
Adrenal Gland
Pancreas
Cardiac A&P Module Intro
The Heart
Intro to Circulatory System
Blood Vessels
Blood Plasma
Blood Grouping
Cardiac (Heart) Physiology
Electrical A&P of the Heart
Electrical Activity in the Heart
Cardiac Cycle
Blood Pressure (BP) Control
Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System (RAAS)
Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System
Calculating Heart Rate
Electrolytes Involved in Cardiac (Heart) Conduction
Increase MAP Nursing Mnemonic (VAK)
Arterial Pressure Monitoring
EKG (ECG) Course Introduction
The EKG (ECG) Graph
EKG (ECG) Waveforms
EKG Basics – Live Tutoring Archive
Normal Sinus Rhythm
Respiratory A&P Module Intro
Respiratory Structure & Function
Breathing Control
Breathing Movements
Respiratory Functions of Blood
Causes of Poor Gas Exchange Nursing Mnemonic (All People Can Value Lungs)
Oxygen Delivery Module Intro
Trach Care
Trach Suctioning
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Bronchoscopy (Procedure)
ABG Course (Arterial Blood Gas) Introduction
Arterial Blood Gases Nursing Mnemonic (ROME)
Alkalosis and Acidosis Nursing Mnemonic (Kick Up, Drop Down)
Renal (Kidney) Acid-Base Balance
Fluid & Electrolytes Course Introduction
Electrolytes – Location in Body Nursing Mnemonic (PISO)
Fluid Volume Deficit
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Fluid Volume Deficit
Hyperkalemia – Causes Nursing Mnemonic (MACHINE)
Hyperkalemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Murder)
Hyperkalemia – Management Nursing Mnemonic (AIRED)
Hypernatremia – Causes Nursing Mnemonic (MODEL)
Tonicity of Solutions – Live Tutoring Archive
Gastrointestinal (GI) Course Introduction
Digestive System Anatomy
Mouth & Oropharynx
Esophagus
Stomach Video
Liver & Gallbladder
Small Intestine
Large Intestine
Digestion & Absorption
Bowel Elimination
Urinary System Anatomy (Anatomy and Physiology)
Renal (Kidney) Structure & Function
Renal (Kidney) Fluid & Electrolyte Balance
Urinary Elimination
Inserting a Foley (Urinary Catheter) – Male
Male Reproductive Anatomy (Anatomy and Physiology)
Female Reproductive Anatomy (Anatomy and Physiology)
Drawing Blood
Drawing Blood from the IV
Selecting THE vein
Order of Lab Draws
Tattoos IV Insertion