Anesthesia for Therapeutic & Diagnostic Procedures - Quiz 3 Flashcards
How does JACAHO define Anesthesia?
IV, IM, or Inhaled Meds that cause loss of Protective Reflexes
What are the Drugs of Choice for Anesthesia at the Office (ENT or Dental)
Propofol
Sevo
Des
N2O
What is required by the ASA & JCAHO for Office Anesthesia?
Maintained Anesthesia Equipment
Documentation
Monitoring & Emergency Equipment
Staffed PACU
Plan for Emergency Transport
How should patients who are at risk for adverse reactions to Contrast be pretreated?
Prednisone 50mg 12 Hours Before
&
Benadryl 50mg right before
What can be given to reduce the risk of Nephrotoxicity from Contrast?
Acetylcysteine
What can develop in Type 2 Diabetic Renal Patients on Metformin who receives Contrast?
Severe Lactic Acidosis
Why is Deliberate HYPERtension needed for Cerebral Ischemia?
Maximizes Collateral Flow
Why should Emergence be Smooth for Interventional Radiology Procedures?
To avoid Device Migration & Intracranial Hemorrhage
What should the ACTs be for Cerebral Coiling?
2 - 2.5X above normal
What degree of Coronary Stenosis is considered hemodynamically significant?
50 - 70%
What can happen after a Stenotic Coronary Artery is Dilated?
Ventricular Arrhythmias
What are the adverse effects of Protamine?
Vasodilation
Anaphylaxis
Pulmonary Vasoconstriction
What is an important side effect of Abciximab?
Increased ACT without Heparin
Which drugs are Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors?
Abciximab
Ticlopidine
Clopidogrel
What can the use of Glucagon cause when used during an ERCP?
Tachycardia
What meds should be avoided during Sphincter of Oddi Manometry due to their effect on sphincter tone?
Opioids
Glycopyrrolate
Atropine
Glucagon
What is the purpose of a Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) procedure?
Decompresses Portal Circulation by connecting the right or left portal vein to one of three hepatic veins
TIPS procedure is normally performed under _______
TIPS procedure is normally performed under GENERAL ANESTHESIA
What is Electroconvulsive Therapy used for?
Depression
Mania
Schizophrenia
How often is Electroconvulsive Therapy performed to treat mental disorders?
3x per week for for 6-12 treatments
then weekly or monthly treatments
How does Electroconvulsive Therapy work?
Release Neurotransmitters during Grand Mal Seizure
↑Stress Hormones
↑NorEpi & Epi
Improved Glucose Control for DM2
Hyperglycemia for DM1