Cholinergic Crisis – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SLUDGE)
Nursing Mnemonics Podcast by NURSING.com (Nursing Podcast, NCLEX® Prep for nursing students) · Kati Kleber
June 20, 20234m 48s
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Outline SLUDGE
- S-Salivation
- L-Lacrimation
- U-Urination
- D-Defecation
- G-Gastric upset
- E-Emesis
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.