Cholinergic Crisis – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SLUD)
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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 Description 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.
Cholinergic Crisis – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SLUD)