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Anesthesia for Vascular Surgery Flashcards

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common coexisting diseases with vascular patients include (6)

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DM, HTN, renal impairment, pulmonary disease (r/t smoking), systemic atherosclerosis, CAD

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leading cause of perioperative mortality at the time of vascular surgery?

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CAD

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pathology of atherosclerosis

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generalized, progressive, chronic inflammatory DO of the arterial tree with development of fibrous intimal plaque associated endothelial dysfunction

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what does atherosclerosis lead to when BF is compromised? (3)

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MI, CVA, gangrene of LE’s.

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atherosclerosis progression: stage 1, fatty streak

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starts in childhood! enthothelium is damaged due to hemodynamic shear stress, oxidized LDL destruction, chronic inflammatory responses, infection, and hypercoagulability resulting in thrombosis. lipoproteins enter arterial intimal layer via endothelium. they become trapped. macrophages come, inflammation promoted. foam cells are formed

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atherosclerosis progression: stage 2, fibrous plaque

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composed of oxidized lipid accumulation, inflammatory cells, proliferated smooth muscle cells, connective tissue fibers, calcium deposits. blood flow reduction-ischemia to vital organs and extremities, thrombus risk

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atherosclerosis progression: stage 3, advanced lesion

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plaque with expanded lipid rich necrotic core, calcium accumulation, endothelial dysfunction. physical disruption of plaques protective cap (rupture or ulceration) exposes blood to highly thrombogenic material promoting acute thrombus formation and vasospasm. complete occlusion possible (MI, stroke, limb ischemia, etc)

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atherosclerosis morbidity: three types

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  1. enlarged plaque reduces limen of blood vessel. supply versus demand problem. can result in delayed periop MI (limb ischemia, stable angina)
  2. plaque rupture/ulceration/embolization, and thrombus formation. acute occlusion, can result in early periop MI (unstable angina, MI, TIA, CVA)
  3. Atrophy of media with arterial wall weakening (aneurysm dilation)
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most common sites for atherosclerotic lesions

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occurs at bifurcations

coronary artery and aortoiliac peripheral artery

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2014 ACC and AHA preoperative evaluation guidelines include

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clinical history (risk factors, exercise tolerance)
supplemental evaluation
perioperative therapy
surgical procedure itself (low risk, intermediate risk, high risk)

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medical management and home meds: aspirin

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inhibits platelets. increases bleeding and decreases GFR. continue for vascular procedures most of the time

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medical management and home meds: plavix

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inhibits platelets, potential increase in bleeding, do not continue on DOS

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medical management and home meds: statins

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effects liver function, continue on DOS

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medical management and home meds: ACEI’s

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induction hypotension, coughing, d/c 24h before surgery

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medical management and home meds: diuretics

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hypovolemia, electrolyte imbalance possible. continue DOS

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medical management and home meds: CCB’s

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HoTN is concern, continue on DOS

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medical management and home meds: hypoglycemic drugs (and SE of one of them)

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hypoglycemia, lactic acidosis with metformin. do not continue on DOS

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medical management and home meds: BB’s.

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bronchospasm, decrease in BP and decrease in HR. if you want to start them on a BB, start them 3-4d preop

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post stenting and antiplatelet therapy

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dual therapy will be required post stenting. usually ASA and plavix

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when to stop anti platelet therapy for new bare metal stent

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do not want to stop anti platelet therapy <1 month out from stent placement. usually on anti platelet therapy for 1-3 months

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when to stop anti platelet therapy for drug eluding stent

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do not want to stop anti platelet therapy <6 months out from surgery

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critical period for coronary stenting

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6 weeks to endothelialize

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when performing a procedure on a previous coronary stent patient, what to do with preop ASA and plavix

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continue ASA, hold plavix x7-8days

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perioperative MI’s during vascular surgery are related to either

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culprit lesions (vulnerable plaques with high likelihood of thrombotic complications, often located in coronary vessels WITHOUT critical stenosis or
demand ischemia. this is likely the predominant cause and we can prevent this
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tools and tests for cardiac function assessment for vascular surgery patients include
- advanced cardiac testing to determine the need for coronary intervention prior to vascular surgery OR to determine if aggressive intraop/postop managment - exercise/ pharmacologic stress test - echo - assessment of ischemia, previous MI, valvular dysfunction, and heart failure - duplex imaging of carotid arteries or angiography (esp if sx of TIA's)
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most important pulmonary complications to assess for/risk of before vascular surgery include
atelectasis, PNA, ARF, exacerbation of underlying chronic disease
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pulmonary tests to consider include
PFT's, ABG's, CXR's
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things to consider for patients with pulmonary dysfunction undergoing vascular surgery
incentive spirometry, steroids, regional, abx, CPAP
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what strongly predicts long term mortality in patients with symptomatic LE arterial occlusive disease irrespective of disease severity, CV risk, and concomitant tx
chronic renal disease
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preop tests to consider for renal function assessment
serum creatinine, creatinine clearance
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things to consider for patients with renal dysfunction undergoing vascular surgery
contrast dye use, BB's, statins, volume status, perfusion pressures
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definition of LE PAD
insufficiency in LE's presenting with acute or chronic limb ischemia with occlusions distal to the inguinal ligament
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patients who need LE revascularization, often on what kind of meds?
ASA, ticagrelor (P2Y12 inhibitors), rivaroxaban (Xa inhibitor). clopidogrel anti platelet and anticoagulant will likely both be on their regiment
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peripheral revascularization indications
``` acute ischemia (emboli, thrombus, pseudoaneurysm postop from femoral arterial line) chronic ischemia (atherosclerotic plaque progressively narrowing vessel- claudication with eventual thrombosis of vessel) ```
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irreversible ischemic damage from acute ischemia occurs in how many hours
4-6 hours
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treatment for acute ischemic event
urgent thormbolytic therapy and/or angioplasty arteriography surgical intervention
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treatment for chronic ischemia: when is surgery indicated?
severe disabling claudication, critical limb ischemia (limb salvage)
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peripheral occlusions: traditional surgical approach for revascularization
unobstructed BF source (donor) artery is exposed. typical the common femoral, superficial, or deep femoral target distal artery (recipient) is exposed at or below the knee. typically dorsals pedis or posterior tibial arteries if saphenous vein used, vein is dissected all branches ligated, divided and excised (reversed, permits blood flow in direction of valves) after donor and recipient arteries exposed, tunnel is created and graft is passed. graft may be saphenous vein of prosthesis heparin IV given (and not reversed) anastomosis constructed arteriogram to confirm adequate flow
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anesthetic managment of peripheral revascularization patient
preop BB's and/or other chronic medication intraop arterial line continuous EKG monitoring and ST analysis (leads 2,5) monitor intravascular volume by foley (+/- CVP or PA cath) minimal blood loss and third spacing
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anesthetic management of peripheral revascularization patient for emergency surgery
``` carefully watch K levels myoglobinemia fasciotomy may be required coagulation status EKG ischemia, etc ```
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anesthetic management of peripheral revascularization surgery: regional versus general
assess for coagulopathy or anticoagulation therapy spinal may be best to avoid hematoma regional superior to GA r/t to decrease in graft reocclusion postop epidural versus PCA still a convo but PCA
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anesthetic management: cardiopulmonary complications and regional versus GA
no difference
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regional versus general: coagulation and BF
regional: promotes BF d/t sympathectomy GA: hypercogulation more possible d/t decreased fibrinolysis
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postop: epidural versus opioids or PCA
postop epidural versus PCA still a convo but PCA seen more often
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epi, norepi, cortisol RA v GA
epi, norepi, cortisol release increased after GA compared to RA
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vasopressors and peripheral revascularization surgery
avoid vasopressors
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how to perform a GETA for peripheral revascularization surgery
opioids, inhlationals, N2O, NMB's. deepen anesthetic during tunneling phase. ex) 3-5mcg/kg fentanyl. avoid hemodynamic extremes. BB's often necessary
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how to perform regional anesthetic for peripheral revascularization surgery
L1-L4 dermatomes, T10 level adequate. epidural dosing usually 9-12mL including test dose. remember that elderly patients require decreased dosing
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postop anesthetic managment of patient after peripheral revascularization
control pain and anxiety (to decrease the risk of MI) avoid anemia (HGB 9 or higher preferred) control HR/BP frequent checks of peripheral pulses continuous EKG monitoring and ST analysis
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lower extremity endovascular treatment can be done as what type of anesthetic
GA, neuraxial, or MAC | percutaneous often MAC, open access (ex femoral stenosis) consider GA
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principal cause of carotid endarterectomy
atherosclerosis
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where does atherosclerosis often occur
common carotid, internal and external carotid arteries
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signs and symptoms of atherosclerosis occluding the carotids
fatal or debilitating CVA, TIA, amaurosis fogax aka transient monocular blindness, asymptomatic bruit
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leading risk factors of CVA (4)
DM, smoking, HTN, obesity
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indications for CEA (carotid endarterectomy)
patients with high grade carotid stenosis (70-99% occlusion) or that is symptomatic
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how to treat asymptomatic carotid stenosis
medical therapy (ASA), percutaneous angioplasty. usually
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preop assessment for CEA: medical management. how to optimize?
beta blockers, statins, anti platelet therapy. | HTN control, restore intravascular volume, reset cerebral auto regulation, DM control
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what is recommended before CABG?
carotid revascularization in patients with symptomatic carotid disease and bilateral severe asymptomatic carotid stenosis.
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anesthesia for CEA and lines
awake v GETA aline always PIVx2, arms usually tucked
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do you continue ASA for a CEA?
yes
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CEA and GA case setup includes (labs, lines, equipment, infusions, meds)
T&S aline, act machine, fluid warmer, lower body forced air warming blanket neo and remi infusions in line clevidipine (1-2mg/h) and NTG (5-25mcg IV) infusions available BB's and ephedrine avail heparin and protemine esmolol during induction possible
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CEA and GA monitoring includes
routine with V5 lead and ST segment analysis plus aline consider cerebral oximeter (foresight) esp if surgeons are not placing a shunt during cross clamp occasionally surgeons want to measure "stump" pressures, so have an extra pressure tubing to connect to aline adapter
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can you use neo during CEA
yes because not a microvascular procedure
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where should the arterial blood pressure be maintained during a CEA
high-normal (~20%) for duration of procedure and especially during carotid clamping to increase collateral flow (note pre induction MAP)
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what happens during surgical manipulation of the carotid sinus and how to treat it pharmacologically
``` baroreceptor reflex (decrease HR and BP) infiltration of carotid bifurcation with 1% lidocaine usually prevents further episodes. ```
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where are the baroreceptors located
aortic arch and internal carotids
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what happens if neurologic deficits are assessed during emergence from CEA
angiography, reoperation, or both
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emergence considerations for CEA
marked HTN and tachycardia can increase risk for ischemia and MI so tx aggressively and consider precedex/BB/something to smooth emergence
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regional anesthesia for CEA or "awake carotid" block
blocks C2 to C4 determatomes by use of superficial, intermediate, deep, or combined cervical plexus block
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benefits of awake carotid (regional anesthetic)
allows for continuous neurologic assessment for awake patient reduces need for shunts greater hemodynamic stability reduced costs (avoid cerebral oximetry, dont need because theyre awake, and operative time is reduced) requires patient cooperation
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describe a superficial cervical plexus block
locate the midpoint of the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle injection along the posterior border of the medial surface of the muscle may block accessory nerve causing trapezius muscle paralysis
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cerebral auto regulation: normal reactivity to hypocapnea
decrease in cerebral blood flow/vasoconstriction
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cerebral auto regulation: normal reactivity to hypercapnea
increase in cerebral blood flow/vasodilation
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what increases the risk for cerebral ischemia after carotid artery clamping
impaired CO2 reactivity (consider people with pulmonary diseases like COPD)
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describe the carotid artery stump pressure
ICA stump pressure represents back pressure resulting from collateral flow through circle of willis via contralateral carotid artery and vertebrobasilar system may be performed every time or never performed
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what is the idea stump pressure
50 or greater | <45mmHg is cause for concern
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describe near infrared spectrophotometry
noninvasive technique that allows continuous monitoring of regional cerebral O2 saturation through the scalp and skull based on oxygenated and deoxygenated HGB, however it measures O2 saturation of HGB of entire tissue bed and therefore approximates venous blood O2 saturation
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CEA postoperative complications
thromboembolic and hemorrhage intracerebral events HTN r/t denervation of carotid sinus baroreceptors HoTN r/t baroreceptor hypersensitivity cerebral hyper-perfusion syndrome cranial and cervical nerve dysfunction carotid body denervation wound hematoma "loss of auto regulation once carotid is fixed"
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describe cerebral hyper perfusion syndrome (CEA postoperative complication)
abrupt increase in BF with loss of auto regulation manifested as HA, seizure, focal neurologic signs, brain edema, and possibly ICH
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describe types of cranial and cervical nerve dysfunction in relation to CEA postoperative complications
RLN, SLN, hypoglossal, mandibular | bilateral RLN injury and resultant bilateral vocal cord paralysis can result in life threatening upper AW obstruction
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describe carotid body denervation side effects in relation to CEA complications
impaired ventilatory response to mild hypoxemia, central chemoreceptors impaired, worsened with opioid administration
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steps to percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stenting r/t endovascular carotid artery stenting
femoral access, aortic arch angiogram, selective cannulaiton of common carotid artery origin and angiogram, guide wire advancement into external carotid, sheath placement and advancement into CCA, placement of ambolic protection device, balloon angioplasty of lesion, advancement of stent delivery catheter across dilated lesion, deployment of self expanding stent, balloon dilation of stent, completion angiogram, access site management
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do patients who received percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stenting need antiplatelet therapy
yes theyre on dual antiplatelet therapy

N934 Adv Principles Fa 21 (23 decks)

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