Adult Surgical Conditions

Question 1

List the type of fluids given IV

Answer 1

Ca boro gluconate
glucose
isotonic/hypertonic

Question 2

List the types of fluids given PO, what do you use to deliver FT PO?

Answer 2

KCL, propylene glycol using an aggars pump

Question 3

How is a distal paravertebreal block given?

Answer 3

Parallel to the transverse process of L1-L4. 10-20ml given dorsal and ventral to each process

Question 4

How is a proximal paravert. block given?

Answer 4

Cranially to L1-L3

10-15ml extra peritoneal, 10-15ml superficially

Question 5

What are the indications for a left flank laparotomy

Answer 5

C section, LDA, rumenotomy

Question 6

What are the indications for a right flank laparotomy

Answer 6

LDA/RDA, caecal dilation/torsion, ex lap

Question 7

What is an auriculopalpebral block?

Answer 7

anaesthesia above and below zygomatic arch

Question 8

What is the peterson nerve block?

Answer 8

between the supraorbital process and the zygomatic arch

Question 9

What is the four point retrobulbar block?

Answer 9

into the lower and upper eyelid using 4 point 12,3,6 and 9 oclock.