Basics of Anesthetic Flashcards
Hypothermia is what when going to PACU?
Anything less than 36*C
What is flumazenil connected to?
What is Narcan connected to?
Benzos
Opioids
What is our specialty as anesthetists?
Airway, Airway, Airway!!!
What is the primary source of a fire in the OR?
Oxygen - it is the most common oxidizing agent.
Barbituates
(brevital, pentothal)
short-acting, induction and maintenance.
NO ANALGESIA
Benzodiazepines
(midazolam, diazepam, lorazepam)
NO ANALGESIA
Etomidate
sicker patients, less physiologic adverse effects.
Ketamine - KNOW THIS!
vivid dreams, illusions, profound pain relief even in low doses, may be awake, many reflexes maintained.
Propofol
induce/maintain anesthesia
NO ANALGESIA!
What is the best lead for checking myocardial ischemia?
V5
What is best lead to see P wave?
Lead II
What are the 3 sources required for a fire?
Fuel, Ignition source, and oxidizing agent.
What absorbs more redlight? Deoxyhemoglobin or oxyhemoglobin?
Deoxyhemoglobin
Do neuromuscular blockers affect pain or conciousness?
No
