Complications Flashcards
1
Q
What are the top five complications for GA
A
1- hypotension 2- bradycardia 3- tachycardia 4- other ventilations 5- hypoventilation
2
Q
What is the definition of hypotension
A
Low blood pressure
3
Q
What does bradycardia do to a patients bp?
A
Decrease cardiac output and blood pressure leading to reduction of tissue perfusion
4
Q
What are 3 complications we worry about with paediatric patients
A
Hypothermia
Hypoglycaemia
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