Anesthesia Plan

Question 1

Pre op eval includes what

Answer 1

Demographics, procedure to be done, hx, fasting status/aspiration risk, daily meds/allergies, lab tests/dx procedures, asa class, forming/discussing plan, informed consent, documentation, med consults

Question 2

What we’re looking for pre op

Answer 2

Difficult a/w, med hx (MAOI, anticoags, herbs, supplements, sub abuse), prev anesthesia complic, pt/fam hx MH

Question 3

Anesthesia plan discusses what

Answer 3

Anesthetic technique, IV access, fluid reqs, drugs/LAs/meds, a/w management, monitors, position, co ex disease impact

Question 4

Airway plan includes

Answer 4

Type of airway, ett size, blade, lma size, vent settings, other

Question 5

Intraop fluid req sources

Answer 5

Maintenance, fluid deficit (from npo), blood loss, 3rd space/evaporative loss

Question 6

Anesthetic consid based on what

Answer 6

Co morbidities and surgical procedure