Charts Flashcards
Spinal dermatomes: C5 _________
Clavicles
Spinal dermatomes: C6 ________
Thumb
Spinal dermatomes: C6, 7, 8 __________
Hand
Spinal dermatomes: C8 ____________
Ring and little fingers
Spinal dermatomes: T4 __________
Nipples
Spinal dermatomes: T10 __________
Umbilicus
Id the size and function for the following fiber:
B
<3 microns
Fx: Preganglionic, sympathetic
Id the size and function for the following fiber:
C
.3-1.3 microns
Fx: Temperature, dull pain
Id the size and function for the following fiber:
A-delta
1-4 microns
Fx: temperature, sharp pain
Id the size and function for the following fiber:
A-gamma
3-6 microns
Fx: muscle spindle, muscle tone
Id the size and function for the following fiber:
A-beta
6-22 microns
Fx: Light pressure, touch
Id the size and function for the following fiber:
A-alpha
6-22 microns
Fx: somatic motor, proprioception
What are the containdications or comments for antiplatelet medications?
- ticlopindine
- clopidergrel
- GP IIB/IIIa inhibitors
- Tricagrelor
- psrasugrel
- what medications must be delayed after epidural removal? (3) Whats the delay time?
- NSAIDS: No contraindication
- Discontinue ticlopindine 14 days, clopidergrel 7 days, GP IIB/IIIa inhibitors 8-48 hr in advance
- Tricagrelor: 5-7 days, psrasugrel 7-10 days
- Epidural removal: 6-24 hours dleay until restarting tricagrelor, prasugrel and clopidogrel
What are the containdications or comments for unfractionated heparin subq medications?
- No contraindication with twice daily dosing and total daily dose <10,000
- consider delaying heparin until after block if technical difficulty anticipated
- the safety of neuraxial blockade in patients receiving doses >10,000 units/day of UFH or more than twice daily dosing of UFH has not be established
What are the containdications or comments for unfractionated heparin IV medications?
- Heparinize 1 hour after neuraxial technique
- Remove catheter 2–4 hours after last heparin dose
- No mandatory delay if traumatic insertion
What are the containdications or comments for LMWH medications?
- Twice-daily dosing: LMWH 24 hours after surgery, regardless of technique
- Remove epidural catheter 2 hours before first dose of LMWH