Anaesthetic Emergencies: Patient too deep and too light Flashcards
1
Q
Why might a patient be too light during a procedure?
A
- Vaporiser problems
- ET tube problems
- Breath holding
- Shallow respiration
- Inadequate O2 flow
- Anaesthetic machine misassembly/malfunction
2
Q
How would you fix an issue with the anaesthetic machine or vaporiser if the patient is too light?
A
- Check assembly
- Check prior to operation
3
Q
Name 4 reasons an ET tube may make a patient too light during the procedure?
A
- Tube misplaced
- Blocked
- Too small
- Cuff not inflated
4
Q
How do you rectify breath holding or shallow respiration
A
IPPV
5
Q
What are 5 signs a patient is too deeply anaethetised?
A
- Slow shallow respiration
- Pale/cyanotic mm’s
- CRT > 2s
- Bradycardia with weak pulse
- Absence of reflexes
- Monitor signs depending on the drug used
6
Q
Name 2 reasons why a patient may be too deeply anaethetised?
A
- Vaporiser set too high
- Overdose
- Presence of pre-existing problems
7
Q
What 4 things do you do if a patient is too deeply anaethetised?
A
- Tell the vet
- Turn down vaporiser (to 0 if necessary)
- Initiate bagging
- Supportive care e.g. fluids, heat, drugs
8
Q
What 5 signs can show a patient is recovering from being too deeply anaethetised?
A
- Increased HR
- Stronger pulse
- Improved MM colour
- Improved CRT
- Reflexes returning
