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Anesthesia For Operative Delivery (Exam III) Flashcards

1
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What is Macrosomia?

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Fetus/Newborn w/ excessive birth weight

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What is TOLAC?

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Trial of Labor after Cesarean

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What is VBAC?

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Vaginal Birth after Cesarean

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What is PPH?

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Post-partum Hemorrhage

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What is SAB?

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Spontaneous Abortion

Or subarachnoid block.

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What are indicators for operative vaginal delivery?

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  • Bad FHR variability
  • Maternal exhaustion
  • Arrested Descent
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If a denser sensory block is necessary for operative vaginal delivery, what medications can be used?

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Epidural:
- Lidocaine 2% 5-10mls
- 2-Chloroprocaine 2-3% 5-10mls

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What is the most common majory surgery in the USA?

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C-section

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Maternal mortality is _____ times greater with a c-section vs vaginal delivery.

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10x greater

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What are anesthesia complications that can contribute to mortality in converting to a C-section from a vaginal birth?

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  • Pulmonary aspiration
  • Edematous/friable airways
  • Inadequate ventilation requiring GETA
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What factors are contributing to an increased national rate of c-sections?

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  • ↑ maternal age
  • Obesity
  • Fetal macrosomia
  • ↓ TOLAC attempts
  • Fear of instrumented vaginal deliveries.
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What are the maternal indications for c-section?

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What are the fetal indications for c-section?

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14
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What type of c-section incision is used for emergencies?

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Midline incisions

Umbilicial to pubic symphysis.

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What are the three different types of c-section incisions?

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  • Low Transverse (best if possible)
  • Vertical
  • Classical (highest risk)
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With what type of c-section incision is TOLAC contraindicated?

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Classical incision

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17
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With what type of c-section incision is TOLAC possible?

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Low-Transverse Incision

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18
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Why does GETA potentiate blood loss?

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Due to GETA vasodilation.

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19
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What is the most common c-section complication?

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Hemorrhage

Usually due to uterine atony → oozy uterus.

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What complications (other than hemorrhage) can happen in c-sections?

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  • Infection
  • Uterine/cervical lacerations
  • Bladder damage
  • Fetal damage
  • Hysterectomy
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21
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What is the terminology for abnormal placental invasion of surrounding tissues?

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Accreta → Increta → Percreta

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_______ ______ is when the placenta develops in such a way that it blocks the baby’s ability to exit out of the cervix & vagina.

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Placenta Previa

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What risk occurs with external cephalic version?

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↑ risk of uterine rupture

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24
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What is the preferred anesthetic technique for a c-section?

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Neuraxial Anesthesia

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25
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Previous c-sections indicates an increased risk of ______.

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bleeding

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26
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What sensations are normal even with a spinal anesthetic?

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pushing, pulling, tugging, & pressure

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27
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Which two drugs need to be stocked and ready to go in the OB operating room?

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Propofol & Succinylcholine

Be ready to RSI.

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What three medications are given to prevent (or diminish consequences) aspiration in parturients?

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  • Famotidine 20mg IV
  • Metoclopramide 10mg IV
  • Na⁺ Citrate (Bicitra) 30mLs PO
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29
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What type of drug is famotidine?

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H2 receptor antagonist that decreases gastric acid production.

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What is the onset & peak of famotidine?

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Onset: 30 min
Peak: 60 - 90 min

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How does metoclopramide work?

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  • ↓ stomach volume via increased motility.
  • increased LES tone
  • ↓ N/V

Dopamine D2 antagonist

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32
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When should metoclopramide be administered?

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15-30 min prior to anesthesia start

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33
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What type of drug is Bicitra?

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Non-particulate antacid that decreases gastric acidity to > 6pH

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34
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When should Bicitra be administered?

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20-30 min before going to the OR.

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35
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What antibiotic given to parturients should be administered slowly due to risk of N/V?

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Azithromyicin

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What things/factors put a parturient at risk for higher blood loss?

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  • GETA
  • Abnormal placenta
  • Unscheduled C-section after attempted vaginal
  • Multiparous
  • Multiple past c-sections
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What monitoring equipment is necessary before spinal placement?

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At minimum:
- FHT
- Mom’s BP
- Pulse oximetry

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38
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Why is versed “discouraged” but not contraindicated?

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  • Crosses placenta & sedates baby
  • Amnestic effects on bonding
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39
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Is oxygen necessary for an elective c-section?

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Not necessarily (but is typically done).

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What is an ideal spinal dose of morphine?

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100 - 150mcg

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41
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What is an ideal spinal dose of Fentanyl?

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5 - 10mcg

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42
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What is an ideal dose of epidural morphine?

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3mg

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What are some disadvantages to C-section?

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  • N/V
  • Diaphragm stimulated
  • HoTN
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What causes referred shoulder/chest pain during a c-section?

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Uterus being pulled out

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How is the diaphragm stimulated during a c-section?

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Irrigation can stimulate the diaphragm & cause N/V, cold, pain sensations.

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46
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What reflex can be activated during a c-section?

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Bezold Jarisch Reflex

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47
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What are the triad of symptoms associated with the Bezold-Jarisch Reflex?

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  • Vasodilation
  • Hypotension
  • Bradycardia
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What causes the Bezold-Jarisch reflex?

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Mechanoreceptors sensing a hyperdynamic LV w/ low preload.

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Which drug can be administered to prevent the bezold-jarisch reflex associated with a spinal block?

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Ondansetron 4mg

Antagonizes 5HT-3 receptors & prevents activation of BJR.

50
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What position should a patient be in after a spinal block?

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Slight (10°) head up

Bed can also be tilted left for slight LUD.

51
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Which colloid has an increased risk for anaphylaxis?

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Hetastarch

52
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What is the IM dose of ephedrine for hypotension?

53
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What acid-base imbalance of the umbilical artery can be caused by ephedrine?

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Metabolic Acidosis

54
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Which of the following readily crosses the placenta:
Ephedrine
Phenylephrine

55
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Hyperbaric Lidocaine (5%) is not commonly seen due to risk of ____.

A

TNS
Transient Neurologic Syndrome (leg & back pain 24-48 hrs after spinal).

56
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We want our spinal anesthetic to reach what sensory level?

57
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What is the most common local anesthetic used for spinals?

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0.75% bupivacaine

58
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Do spinally administered opioids increase or decrease PONV occurrence?

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Both.

Can decrease occurrence due to decreased sensations that trigger PONV.

59
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What is the dose of Fentanyl for SAB?

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10 - 25mcg

60
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Is early or late respiratory depression seen with fentanyl?

61
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What is the dose of morphine for SAB?

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100 - 150mcg

62
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What is the onset and duration for morphine administered spinally?

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Onset: 30 - 60 min
Duration: 12 - 24 hrs

63
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Will respiratory depression be seen earlier or later with morphine administered via SAB?

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Later (6-18 hrs after!)

64
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How is the pruritus associated with SAB morphine treated?

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Nalbuphine or Butorphanol
Naloxone or Naltrexone

65
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What is the dose of an “epi wash”?

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0.1 - 0.2mg epinephrine administered in a SAB.

66
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What is the purpose of an “epi wash”?

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Can prolong block by 15% or more

67
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What dose of Precedex is utilized in spinals?

68
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What is the purpose of spinally administered Precedex?

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  • Prolongs sensory & motor blockade
  • Post-op pain control
  • Minimizes shivering
69
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What are the adverse effects associated with spinally administered dexmedetomidine?

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Bradycardia & Hypotension

70
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Epidural medication doses are approximately _____ times that of spinal doses.

71
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Are spinals or epidurals better for C-sections?

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Spinals (more reliable and dense)

72
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What VAA can be added to a patient with an epidural who is undergoing an unplanned C-section?

73
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IV anesthetics such as ______ or ______ are commonly used as adjuncts to epidurals for patients undergoing unplanned c-section.

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ketamine ; precedex

74
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2% Lidocaine is just as fast as chloroprocaine when what additive is added to it?

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Na⁺ Bicarbonate

75
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What dose of 1% Lidocaine is utilized for spinal blocks for c-sections?

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Trick Question. Concentrations less than 2% Lidocaine are inadequate for c-section anesthetics.

76
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What metabolized chloroprocaine?

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Pseudocholinesterases

77
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What drug can decrease the efficacy of epidural morphine? Why?

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2-Chloroprocaine

Antagonizes μ and κ opioid receptors

78
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Which dose of bupivacaine IS NOT utilized in epidurals?

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0.75%

↑ Only for spinals

79
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What dosage of bupivacaine is used for epidurals?

80
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What dosage of ropivacaine is common for epidurals?

81
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Compare the cardiac toxicity profiles of ropivacaine & bupivacaine?

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Ropivacaine is less cardiotoxic than bupivacaine

82
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Between fentanyl and morphine, which opioid administered spinally provides for a more dense block?

83
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What ratio of dexmedetomidine to LA is typically used in epidurals?

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4-5 mcg/mL of precedex for each 1mL of LA.

Ex. 20mL of LA + 80 - 100mcg Precedex

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How does Na⁺ bicarb helps speed up onset?

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Shifts local anesthetic to more non-ionized state.

very useful speeding up epidural to avoid GETA.

85
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Your patient has an epidural in place and is being converted from a normal labor to a c-section. The epidural is unilateral, how can this be fixed?

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Replaced the catheter if possible

86
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Your patient has an epidural in place and is being converted from a normal labor to a c-section. The epidural is patchy, how can this be fixed?

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  • Supplement w/ adjuncts (ex. 50mcg Fentanyl)
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How much local anesthetic will you typically use to “top off” an epidural for a c-section?

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10 - 15mls

88
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What is the Allis Test?

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Pinch patient with clamps to assess quality of epidural anesthesia.

  • If the patient can’t feel clamps then you’re good for surgical incision.
89
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Why should your epidural dosing be less with a combined spinal epidural (CSE) ?

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Hole through dura mater can result in medication going from epidural to spinal space.

90
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What are three reasons that one might have to convert to general anesthesia for a c-section?

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  • Fetal Distress
  • Maternal Hemmorrhage w/ hypovolemia
  • Neuraxial Anesthetic not possible
91
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What are some reasons that neuraxial anesthesia may not be possible for c-section patients?

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  • Outright refusal
  • Infection
  • Coagulopathy / thrombocytopenia
92
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Does GETA increase or decrease maternal mortality?

93
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How does GETA affect apgar scores?

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↓ Apgar scores associated with GETA

94
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How can potential anesthesia recall occur with GETA for delivery?

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  • ↓ MAC for delivery due to loss of uterine tone & concurrent bleeding
95
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What is the dose of succinylcholine?

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1 - 1.5 mg/kg

96
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What induction agents are used for emergent c-sections?

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Propofol + Succ

97
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What size ETT is used for c-sections?

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6 - 7 mm ETT (remember that airway is friable & edematous)

98
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What other tube is placed (other than ETT) for a GETA c-section?

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orogastric tube (suction out the stomach)

99
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In regards to a c-section delivery, when is pitocin/oxytocin started?

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AFTER delivery

Needs to be announced to whole room that its being started.

100
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Less VAA = _______ uterine tone.

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increased (results in less bleeding)

101
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What is MAC value decreased to after delivery of the baby?

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0.5 - 0.75 MAC

102
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Opioids are given ____ delivery in order to decrease risk of neonate respiratory depression.

103
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What paralytic is used after Succinylcholine has worn off?

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Trick question. Use VAA to drive muscle relaxation

104
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Maternal hypocapnia results in what oxygenation change for the fetus?

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↓ O₂ delivery due to leftward oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve shift.

105
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Maternal hypercapnia results in bradycardia or tachycardia?

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Tachycardia

106
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What would cause you to do a deep extubation on a parturient patient?

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Trick Question. Extubate patient awake. Still considered a full stomach.

107
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What are the three drugs used to treat uterine atony?

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  • Pitocin
  • Methergine (methylergonovine)
  • Hemabate (Carboprost)
108
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What symptoms from a Pitocin drip would prompt you to slow the infusion?

A

Hypotension & flushing

109
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When is Pitocin started after delivery?
What dosage is used?

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  • After umbilical cord is cut
  • 20u in NS bag (drip in slowly)
110
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What is the dose of Methergine (methylergonovine)?

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0.2 mg IV/IM

111
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________ would cause one to be very careful using Methergine (methylergonovine).

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Hypertension

112
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What is the dose of Carboprost (Hemabate)?

113
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What drug is given if a patient is still bleeding after Pitocin administration?

A

Carboprost (Hemabate)

114
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What medical condition would make you cautious in giving Hemabate?

115
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What factors associated with C-sections result in PONV?

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  • Hypotension
  • Surgical Stimulation
  • Uterotonics
116
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How does hypotension result in PONV?

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  • Cerebral hypoperfusion → medullary vomiting center stimulation
  • Gut ischemia → emetogenic substances released from intestines
117
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Why does surgical stimulation result in PONV?

A

VAGAL Stimulation

  • Uterine exteriorization
  • Intra-abdominal manipulation
  • Periotneal tract stimulation
118
Q

GETA for emergent c-section results in a very high risk for ______.

A

recall / hemorrhage

119
Q

What drug can be given to help prevent recall in emergent c-sections? When is this given?

A

2mg Midazolam as soon as the baby is out.

120
Q

Is it better to have block that is too high or too low?

A

too high

Can supplement w/ O₂

121
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What should anesthesia do if a block is excessively high? (loss of consciousness, loss of respiratory drive, refractory HoTN)

A

Convert to GETA

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