Case 32 Flashcards
1
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What are the mechanisms a conscious person has to prevent regurgitation and pulmonary aspiration?
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2
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- Discuss the risk factors for regurgitation and pulmonary aspiration during general anesthesia.
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3
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- When can aspiration occur during the perioperative period?
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4
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- Explain the problems associated with pulmonary aspiration.
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5
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- If aspiration occurs, what are the usual course, treatment, and prognosis?
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6
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- How should the nasogastric tube be managed?
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7
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- What pharmacologic interventions can decrease the risk of aspiration?
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8
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- Why is cricoid pressure applied during rapidsequence induction, and what are some of the problems associated with applying cricoid pressure?
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