Cholinergic Crisis – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SLUD)
Sep 21, 2023•3 min
Listen to this episode in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more
Episode description
Download for FREE today - special Mnemonics Cheatsheet - so you can be SURE that you have that Must Know information down: bit.ly/nursing-memory
Outline SLUD
- S-Salivation
- L-Lacrimation
- U-Urination
- D-Defecation
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.
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android