ABA Part I Keywords Flashcards
Age when closing capacity and FRC equalize in upright position
66
Age when closing capacity and FRC equalize in supine position
44
Most important reason for increased A-a gradient with aging
Increased V-Q mismatch
Mechanism of action of nerve agents
Nerve agents inhibit acetylcholinesterase causing severe parasympathetic effects.
Most common complication with retrobulbar block
Retrobulbar hemorrhage
How to calculate standard error of the mean (SEM) from standard deviation (SD)
SEM = SD / (square root of sample size)
Vasopressor of choice for hypotensive aortic stenosis patient
Phenylephrine
Pharmacologic strategies for mitral regurgitation
Ephedrine, epinephrine, milrinone, dobutamine
Treatment of choice for polymorphic ventricular tachycardia
Magnesium (polymorphic v tach is torsade de pointes)
Treatment for post CPB hypotension refractory to typical vasopressors
Methylene blue
Treatment for unstable SVT
Synchronized cardioversion
Periop management of Addison’s disease
Hydrocortisone 100 mg IV q24hrs, treatment of hypovolemia, hyperkalemia, and hyponatremia
Most common cause of febrile transfusion reaction
Recipient antibodies directed against HLA antigens on donor WBCs or platelets
Blood transfusion risk for IgA deficient patient
Anaphylaxis
What type of cardiac dysfunction occurs in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)
Cardiomyopathy
EKG changes with a subarachnoid bleed
Ventricular arrhythmias