42 - Anesthesia - aa Flashcards
1
Q
What is a contraindication for general anesthesia?
A
Morbid obesity
2
Q
What is the most common post-general anesthesia adverse effect?
A
nausea & vomiting in up to 30%
3
Q
What level is a spinal block done at?
A
L2 or lower
4
Q
What level is an epidural block done at?
A
could be cervical, thoracic, or lumbar
5
Q
Which has faster onset and shorter duration, spinal or epidural?
A
Spinal has faster onset and shorter duration
6
Q
What is the eponym for an “intravenous regional block”?
A
Bier block
7
Q
What are the MINIMUM and MAXIMUM insufflation times for a Bier block?
A
minimum: 30 minutes
maximum: 2 hours
8
Q
What is a contraindication for use of a topical anesthetic?
A
broken skin
