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Brianna’s CAPA Misc Notes Flashcards

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Herbals that impair coagulation due to platelet inhibition

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-chamomile
-Vit E
-Feverfew (clotting time)
-garlic

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Herbals that prolong bleeding time

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-Ginger
-Garlic

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Herbals that inc risk of bleeding

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-Gingko Biloba
-Black Cohosh

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4
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Herbal that reduces blood concentration of certain anesthesia agents

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St Johns Wart

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Desflurane

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Highest incidence of laryngospasm

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Sevoflurane

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-lowest incidence of laryngospam
-choice for pediatrics
-sweet smelling
-fast emergence… may in risk for emergence delirium

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Neostigmine

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-last approx 75 minutes

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Pediatric Pain Scales

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-Wong Baker FACES 3+
-FLACC 2 mo-7 yrs (face, legs, activity, cry, consolability)

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Hypocalcemia

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<8.5-10.5 watch for laryngeal spasms or skeletal muscle spasms

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10
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Flumanezil

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-benzo reversal
-0.2mg over 15 seconds, repeat Q 1 min, max 1 mg
-peds 0.01mg/kg
-duration 1-2 hrs

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Narcan

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-adults 0.2-0.4mg
-(duration 1-4 hrs)
-peds 0.1mg/kg

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Medications okay to take day of surgery

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Beta Blockers, clonidine, nitrates, digoxin, Ca Channel blockers (-ipine, cardizem), antidysrhythmics, statins, ACE (-pril), ARBs (-artan), seizure meds, antiparkinson, antidepressants, pain meds except NSAIDS

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Medications to hold prior to surgery

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Diuretics, MAO inhibitors , diabetic meds, MVIs, herbals 2 weeks. Anticoagulants:
-aspirin- 1 week
-NSAIDS 3-5 days
-Coumadin 4-5 days
-plavix/clopidrogrel 1 week
-ticlopidine (ticlid) 10-14 days

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14
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Hyper vs Hypokalemia

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Hyperkalemia: peaked T waves, depressed ST seg

Hypokalemia: U waves, wide QRS, slow reflexes (ileus)

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Fasting

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-clears 2 hrs
-breast milk 4 hrs
-formula/light meal 6 hrs
-high fat/protein meal 8 hrs

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Esophageal surgery

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Airway concern
-HOB elevated
-low cont suction

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Gastric surgery considerations

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-pulm toilet, assess for hypovolemia, risk for aspiration
-do not manipulate ngt.

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Small bowel surgery considerations

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Assess for Na and Bicarbonate loss, electrolyte imbalances, stoma care

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Rectum/Anus surgery considerations

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Assess for retention

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Thyroidectomy or parathyroidectomy considerations

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Assess for hypocalcemia (muscle twitches, tingling, weakness)
-pharyngeal nerve damage- say “e”

21
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ENT & Dental procedure considerations

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Ice for swelling
-irritation can inc secretions 4x

22
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Vocal cord surgery considerations

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Provide materials for pt to write with

23
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Fluid requirements

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-Adult KG + 40 = ml/hr
-Pediatric 0-10kg. 4ml/kg/hr
-ped 10-20kg. 40+ 2ml/kg/hr for each kg over 10
-ped >20kg 60+ 1ml/kg/hr per kg over 20

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Pediatric hypotension

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SBP 70 + (age x 2)

25
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Adequate UOP

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Adults 1ml/kg/hr
Pediatrics 2-3ml/kg/hr

26
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Pediatric ACLS medications

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-epi 0.01mg/kg
-amio 5mg/kg
-adenosine 0.1mg/kg first, second 0.2mg/kg
-atropine 0.02mg/kg

27
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More herbal supplement info

28
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Epi anaphylaxis

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1: 1,000

Tx for CPR 1:10,000

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Halothane

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Bronchodilating effects

30
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Diuretics

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Potassium Wasting: bumex, lasix, -thiazides

Potassium sparing: aldactone, spirinolactone

31
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ICD implantable debfibrillator

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-driving restricted 6 mo
-limited movement on affected side
-bed rest 6-18 hrs
-no MRIs

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ESWL shock wave lithotripsy

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-monitor for dec UOP from large calculi blocking ureter
-pain, bruising, hematuria common (2-3days)
-encourage fluids!

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Von Willebrand disease

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-common hematologic disorder- easily bruises, epistaxis
DDAVP desmopressin is synthetic vasopressin to help minimialize bleeding

34
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Skin graft

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Elevation promotes venous return

35
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Posterior hip arthroplasty

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-lower extremities in neurotransmitter alignment
-avoid hip flexi on >90
Avoid internal rotation
-if anterolateral approach- avoid external rotation

36
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HELLP

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LDH is first enzyme to inc

37
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Pituitary procedure considerations

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-monitor temp: hyper then hypothalamic issues. Hypo then Dec thyroid stem hormone levels

38
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MH susceptible pts

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1+ hrs phase 1
1.5+ hrs phase 2

39
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Myasthenia gravis

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-associated with prolonged blockade
-rapid fatigue of voluntary muscles

40
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Ethmoidectomy (sinus surgery) considerations

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-cocaine for vasoconstriction- CV effects
-change mustache dressing 2-3x in first 4 hrs is normal. Do not swallow secretions… leads to n/v. ice preferred. Assess vision

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Ketamine

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-bronchodilator effects
-inc HR, BP
-inc secretions
-inc ICP, inc cerebral flow

42
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Blephartoplasty (eyelid surgery)

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Avoid heavy lifting and bending
-ice ok, no hot liquids for 24 hrs

43
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Sickle cell pt goal

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Avoid acidosis, hypothermia, dehydration,

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