Anesthesia Monitoring Flashcards
1
Q
Criteria used to evaluate cardiovascular status (10)
A
- Auscultation • Pulse • ECG • Artline • Lactate • Pulse rate • Quality • Capnometry • CRT • Pulse Pressure Variation
2
Q
Where can a pulse-oximeter be placed? (6)
A
- Tongue
- Lips
- Vaginal mucosa
- Prepuce
- Base of tail
- Rectum
3
Q
What effect does hypothermia have on anesthetic requirement?
A
Decreases it
4
Q
2 effects of hyperthermia on an anesthesia patient
A
- ↑ Anesthetic requirement
* ↑ Metabolic rate
5
Q
2 non-invasive tools to measure arterial BP
A
- Doppler/sphygmomanometer
* Oscillometry
6
Q
2 invasive tools to measure arterial BP
A
- Manometer
* Transducer
7
Q
5 things that can effect the accuracy of BP measurement
A
- Patient movement
- Incorrect cuff placement
- Incorrect cuff size
- Leaks
- Maintenance at heart
level
8
Q
2 styles of capnometry
A
- Mainstream
* Side stream
9
Q
Advantages of mainstream capnometry (5)
A
- Less maintenance
- Less disposable parts
- No scavenging
- Fast response time
- No standard gas
10
Q
Disadvantages of mainstream capnometry (5)
A
- Fragile sensor
- Adds weight on tube
- Adds dead space
- Longer warm up time
- Only for O2 and CO2
11
Q
Advantages of sidestream capnometry (5)
A
- Multi gas analyzer
- Away from patient
- Automatic zeroing
- Automatic calibration
- Inexpensive and light interface
12
Q
Disadvantages of sidestream capnometry (5)
A
- More disposable parts
- Longer response time
- Calibration cylinder
- Scavenging required
- Water Trap
13
Q
7 conditions captometry helps to screen for
A
- Proper Intubation
- Arrest
- Hypovolemia
- Mal Function
- Malignant Hyperthermia
- Respiration/Circulation
- Change in metabolic rate
