Case 10 Flashcards
1
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Explain the physiology of transplanted hearts.
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2
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Is reinnervation of the transplanted heart a concern?
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3
Q
Which immunosuppressive medications are typically used after heart transplantation?
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4
Q
What are the preanesthetic concerns for patients with a heart transplant?
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5
Q
What anesthetic techniques are applicable to patients with a heart transplant?
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6
Q
- Which intraoperative monitors are recommended for patients with a heart transplant?
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7
Q
- Which emergency drugs are likely to be effective in a patient with a heart transplant?
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8
Q
- When antagonizing neuromuscular blockade in a patient with a heart transplant, do anticholinergics also need to be given?
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