Basic Flashcards
Gold standard temp measurement
Pulmonary artery
Not accurate temp reasurements
axillary, rectal, skin
why does GA cause heat loss?
vasodilation - redistribution from core to periphery (radiation)
how to measure depth of anesthesia
BIS/sedline
what to do after intubation
The A’s: adjust, a temp probe/air (bair hugger), antibiotics, another a line/access, acid (OG tube)
what positions for sniffing position?
cervical vertebral flexion
extension of head at atlanto-occipital joint
predictors of difficult laryngoscopy
high mallampati short thyromental distance limited jaw protrusion inter incisor distance <3 finger breaths decreased flexion and/or extension
risk factors for PONV
female, non-smoker, history of PONV, postoperative opioids
zofran MOA
serotonin-receptor antagonist (QT prolongation)
dexamethasone MOA for PONV
glucocorticoids (increases glucose)
scopolamine
anticholinergic (sedating)
haloperidol
antipsychotic (qt prolonging)
ASA class 3
severe systemic dz with substative functional limitation, >1 moderate to severe dz
if recent (<3 months)
ASA 4
ASA 4
severe, systemic dz that is a constant threat to life