Anticipated Complications

Question 1

Prevention of Hypotension

Answer 1

decrease inhalational agent if too deep
HR addressed (anticholinergics)
Fluid challenge if volume was the reason
BP drugs (positive inotropes/vasopressors)

Question 2

Hypothermia Prevention/treatment

Answer 2

Barehuggers/heat pads,
Blanket under the patient after premed
Reduce clipping
Warmed iv fluids
Reduce anaesthesia time
Warmed prep solution

Question 3

Hypoventilation prevention

Answer 3

Provide IPPV
Decrease depth
Increase resp rate

Question 4

Haemorrhage

Answer 4

Monitor HR and BP
Provide IVFT
Provide crystalloids/colloids/whole blood