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Anesthesia Flashcards

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1
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how long/why patient NPO prior to care?

A
  • 6-8 hour*

- PT may vomit and aspirate gastric contents

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what is purpose of anesthesia consent?

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  • PT permission

- explain risks/complications/alternatives

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function of prep visit

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  • allay PTs fear/anxiety
  • assess mental/physical condition
  • obtain informed consent
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4
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what factors can cause cancellation of procedure?

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  • prolonged clotting time
  • cold/flu
  • infection inc. teeth and gums
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5
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why are ANTICHOLINERGICS used?

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  • ATROPINE*
  • prevent pediatric bradycardia
  • control secretions
  • control cardiac reflex (bradycardia)
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why should all surgical patients have an IV in OR?

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  • emergency drugs administered if needed
  • prevent dehydration
  • maintain blood volume
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which phase is cardiac/respiratory arrest most likely?

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the induction phase

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why are PT’s eyes taped shut?

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prevent corneal injuries

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surg techs role if PT experiences cardiac arrest?

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-remain sterile/protect sterile field

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what is dark blood an indication of?

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PT is hypoxic (region of body deprived oxygen)

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11
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what is balanced anesthesia?

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combination of IV drugs/inhalation agents to achieve appropriate level of anesthesia

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cricoid pressure

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  • Sellecks maneuver*
  • reduces risk of aspiration
  • pressure applied prior to intubation/position of ET tube verified
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13
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malignant hyperthermia

A
  • skeletal muscles contract and can’t relax
  • resulting rigidity=heat/lactic acid/carbon dioxide buildup
  • genetically transmitted
  • more common in males
  • treated with dantrolene
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what are allergies treated with?

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antihistamines

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What can cause shock/what is administered?

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  • significant blood loss

- Type-O (universal donor) given in emergencies

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commonly used opiate/opioid analglesics

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  • morphine sulfate

- meperidine (demerol)

17
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purpose of induced HYPOTHERMIA

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  • reduction in body metabolism
  • reduction oxygen/glucose consumption
  • reduction in waste production
  • permits use of lower inhalation/IV doses
18
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purpose of induced HYPOTENSION

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  • controlled decrease arterial pressure
  • decrease in bleeding
  • increase visibility in surgical field
19
Q

nerve conduction blocking agents:

AMINO AMIDE GROUP

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  • metabolized liver, secreted kidneys*
  • lidocaine hydrochloride
  • mepivicaine hydrochloride
  • bupivicane hydrochloride
  • ropivicaine hydrochloride
20
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nerve conduction blocking agents:

AMINO ESTER GROUP

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  • biotransformed in plasma*
  • cocaine hydrochloride
  • procaine hydrochloride
  • tetracaine hydrochloride
21
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local anesthesia

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  • local infiltration*
  • nerve blocking agent injected area surrounding peripheral nerve that only serve tissue at site of surgery
  • prolonged by epinephrine*
22
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brachial plexus nerve block:

BIER BLOCK

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  • double cuff tourniquet applied, remains for procedure
  • solution injected below tourniquet
  • anesthesia to distal portion of extremity below
  • tourniquet removed slowly
23
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spinal block

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  • aka INTRATHECAL*
  • injection into subarachnoid space CSF
  • administered below L2
24
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epidural anesthesia

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anesthetic injected into tissue above DURA MATER

25
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what color are oxygen supply lines and tanks?

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green

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Endotracheal (ET) Tubes

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  • placed through mouth/nose into trachea to provide airway

- made of PVC

27
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Endotracheal (ET) Tubes for laser procedures

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made of rubber or silicone impregnated with metal

28
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during laryngoscopy, what is cuff of ET tube inflated with?

A

-methyne blue tinted saline to better indicate if cuff has been compromised

29
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when positioning and transferring and anesthetized patient..

A
  • minimum 4 people required to move*
  • ask anesthesiologist
  • move slowly and gently
  • pad protect pressure points

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