conduct of GA ? Flashcards
1
Q
what do anaesthetists do ?
A
pre-op assessment critical care pain management anaesthesia post-op care
2
Q
what are agents for GA induction IV ?
A
propofol
thiopentone
3
Q
how long is one arm brain circulation ?
A
20s
4
Q
what are agents are used for gas induction ?
A
sevoflurane (halothane)
used in young children
5
Q
what are the planes of anaesthesia ?
A
analgesia/sedation
excitation
anaesthesia light - deep
overdose
6
Q
how is conscious level monitored ?
A
loss of verbal contact movement respiratory pattern processed EEG stages/planes
7
Q
what is the triple airway manoeuvre ?
A
head tilt
chin lift
jaw thrust
8
Q
what apparatus is used in airway maintenance ?
A
face mask
oropharyngeal airway
nasopharyngeal airway
laryngeal mask airway
9
Q
what are airway complications ?
A
obstruction
aspiration
10
Q
why would you intubate a patient ?
A
protect airway from gastric contents need for muscle relaxation shared airway with risk of blood contamination need tight control of blood gas restricted access to airway
11
Q
what are risks to an unconscious patient ?
A
airway temperature loss of protective reflexed VTE consent and ID pressure areas
12
Q
how is a patient monitored in GA ?
A
basics - SpO2, ECG, NIBP, FiO2, ETCO2 respiratory parameters agent monitoring temperature, urine output, NMJ venous/arterial monitoring EEG
13
Q
what are risk factors for awareness in GA ?
A
paralysed and ventilated previous episode of awareness chronic CNS depressant use cardiac surgery major trauma GA C/section
