Exam 3 Flashcards

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fire location %:
head, face, neck, upper chest, airway

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65%

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Surgeries that require “open oxygen delivery”: use less than ____% O2

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less than 30% O2

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3
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standard V

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positioning

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4
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standard VIII

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safety

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5
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_______ position carries some degree of risk

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Every position carries some degree of risk

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Erect to supine leads to ___________ venous return

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INCREASED venous return

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7
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Increased MAP leads to:
stimulation of _____________

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baroreceptors

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8
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Stimulation of baroreceptors leads to:
_____________ HR, SV, CO (decreased SNS, increased PNS)

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DECREASED HR, SV, CO
(decreased SNS, increased PNS)

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Stimulation of ______ and __________ mechanoreceptors leads to:
____________ SNS to muscle and vascular beds

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stimulation of atrial and ventricular mechanoreceptors leads to DECREASED SNS to muscle and vascular beds

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10
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Atrial reflexes leads to:
changes in ____ activity

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RAA activity

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MAP is maintained within a narrow range during postural changes in a ___________________ setting

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MAP maintained in non-anesthetized setting

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12
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volatiles cause

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vasodilation and dependent pooling

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13
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NMBs cause

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abolished muscle tone (decreased venous return and pooling)

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MAP decreases __ mmHg per _____ change between the heart and a body region

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MAP decreases 2 mmHg per inch

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Decreased compliance and increased resistance from shifting organs & positioning devices?

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decreased FRC and lung capacity

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16
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______ position change may cause ETT migration

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ANY change

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17
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what is common to all nerve injuries

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ischemia (due to perfusion issues)

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18
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Length of procedure that commonly can cause nerve injury

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> 4 hours

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19
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NMB leads to _____________ mobility and stretching

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NMB leads to increased mobility and stretching

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20
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ulnar nerve comes from what cord

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medial

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21
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ABDUCT arms _____ degrees

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< less than 90 degrees

(try to keep arms closer to the body)

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22
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make sure head is turned _________ the arm that is extended

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toward

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23
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venous air emboli is common with which position

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sitting

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24
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AVOID hyperflexion of the neck

if necessary, use ___ fingerbreadths between chest and chin

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2 fingerbreadths

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Common nerve injuries ether screen, retractor pole
radial or circumflex
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Common nerve injuries lateral position, dependent arm with shoulder circumducted
suprascapular
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Common nerve injuries inadequate padding supine or sitting
sciatic
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Common nerve injuries lithotomy stirrups, bar, knee support
Common Peroneal Posterior tibial Saphenous
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Common nerve injuries lithotomy with excessive hip flexion
Obturator
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Common nerve injuries traction against perineal post of fracture table
pudendal
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most common postop vision loss (accounts for 89% prone, spinal cases)
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (ION)
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risk factors for Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (ION)
big back cases prone spinal long cases HTN, male, CV dx, DM, obesity Patients should be aware of risks!
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how does ION occur
watersheds are highly vulnerable
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ION: _____________ perfusion with ___________ intraocular pressure
DECREASED perfusion with INCREASED intraocular pressure
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OPP ocular perfusion pressure =
MAP – intraocular pressure IOP
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What does NOT cause ION
globe pressure!
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what is second most common postop vision loss
Central Retinal ARTERY Occlusion (CRAO)
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postop vision loss: HYPERtension, CV disease, obesity, glaucoma, Sickle Cell anemia
Central Retinal VEIN Occlusion
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postop vision loss: CP bypass, HYPOtension, increased extraocular pressure
Central Retinal ARTERY Occlusion (CRAO)
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postop vision loss: Results from ischemia or trauma from emboli, CP bypass, decreased perfusion
Corticol blindness
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postop vision loss: L-arginine deficiency leads to accumulated ammonia leads to vision loss (very rare syndrome)
glycine toxicity
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#1 positional cause of compartment syndrome
lithotomy
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what gas is associated with VAE
nitrogen gas
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when can VAE occur (2 things)
sitting position surgical site above right atrium (air vacuum)
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patent foramen ovale in ____ of patients
1/3
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paradoxical air embolism occurs through the _____ when ____>____ pressure
PFO RA>LA
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what is gold standard monitoring for VAE
TEE
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what is most common monitoring for VAE
precordial doppler 3rd – 6th intercostal space, RIGHT of sternum
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airway complications are usually due to what problem
lymphatic flow obstruction
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airway complications are usually caused by:
ETT displacement mainstem intubation kinking disconnects esophageal stethoscopes oral airway
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pregnancy: use ______ _____________ uterine displacement
LEFT LATERAL
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T-burg helps to __________ venous return during hypotension
increase venous return
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when MAP is NORMAL, it leads baroreceptors to _____________ CO, PVR, HR, BP
MAP normal= decreased CO, PVR, HR, BP
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shoulder braces: center above the acromioclavicular joint should you use IMPROPER placement?
YES, use improper placement (otherwise brachial plexus risk)
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reverse t-burg is often used for
laparoscopic procedures
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when MAP, CO, preload is DECREASED, it leads to ___________ HR, SNS, PVR
MAP decreased= increased HR, SNS, PVR
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Lithotomy increased risk of _________ so do NOT use LMA
aspiration
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often the position used for renal surgery, thoracic, ortho
lateral decubitus
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use ______________ arm for pulse ox
dependent arm
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issues with lateral decubitus
ears hurting rhabdo V/Q mismatch
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what is the worst position
sitting
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eye issues are common with what position
prone
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position for LONG spinal procedures (scoliosis)
Jackson Table
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hypothalamus uses both ________ and _________ feedback
positive AND negative feedback
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requires nearly constant internal body temp
homeothermic
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organism takes on the temperature of the surrounding environment
poikilothermic
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what 3 body parts are part of the core temp
abdomen, thorax, head
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dispersion of heat
thermolysis (Conduction, Evaporation, Radiation, Convection)
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production of heat
thermogenesis (shivering, nonshivering, diet, BMR)
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what can change body temp
o Circadian rhythm (peaks at 6pm) o Exercise o Food intake o Infection o Thyroid function o Age o Anesthesia, sedatives, alcohol o Obesity (increased BMR)
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temperature sensors are ___ferent
afferent
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WARM temp UNmyelinated small DULL pain
C fibers
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COLD temp myelinated small SHARP pain
A delta fibers
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1st mechanism to respond during heat conservation
vasoconstriction energy efficient
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energy INefficient
shivering 2x-5x O2 consumption
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newborns and premature infants ___ ____ shiver
DO NOT shiver
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stimulates lipolysis with heat release doubles heat production in infants
non-shivering thermogenesis
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most important insulator against heat loss
intact skin
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peaks at age 2; for each 1-degree F change, THIS changes by ___%
Basal metabolic rate 7% difference
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> 36ºC
normothermia
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34ºC - 35.9ºC
mild
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32ºC - 33.9ºC
moderate
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< 32ºC
severe
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Anesthesia: induces ___________ allows core heat to flow _______________
induces vasodilation peripherally core compartment gets bigger
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Electromagnetic heat waves emanate from all surfaces
radiation
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biggest heat loss type
radiation
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bair hugger/forced air convection unit: good for BOTH ____________ + ____________
both convection + radiation
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Loss of heat via water loss from the skin, mucous membranes, open wound
evaporation
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Loss of heat to air currents (i.e., wind)
convection
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Transfer of heat between two adjacent surfaces with direct contact
conduction
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2nd most common heat loss type
evaporation
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3rd most common heat loss type
convection
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4th most common heat loss type
conduction
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____ anesthetics produce hypothermia
ALL anesthetics
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how do anesthetics produce hypothermia (4 ways)
1. Skeletal muscle relaxation (no shivering) 2. Vasodilation 3. DECREASED BMR (20%-40%) 4. Impaired non-shivering thermogenesis
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steep, fast drop in temp (usually 1 to 2 degrees) in the first hour Core temp going to periphery
phase I
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gradual, slower decline in temp in the next 2 to 3 hours Continued heat loss to the environment exceeding heat production
phase II
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longest, steady, equilibration state Metabolic heat production matches heat loss
phase III
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what causes the biggest drop in temp AND never reaches phase III
combined general anesthesia + epidural
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anesthesia causes: Interthreshold range __________ ____ to____ times, margins get larger
increases 10-20x
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________ do NOT have thermoregulatory control
elderly! blunted vasoconstrictor response decreased BMR decreased muscle mass for shivering
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treatment for shivering
25 mg demerol (meperidine) 75 ug clonidine supplemental O2
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platelet ____________ is the issue for hypothermia
functioning
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even _____ hypothermia increases circulating norepi by ____x
mild hypothermia (1 C) 5x
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occurs at the junction of QRS-ST segments height is directly proportional to the degree of hypothermia 80% of patients with temp <35 C
J wave=osbourne wave
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what can hypothermia cause
dyshythmias unstable angina, MI, cardiac arrest increased PVR (acidotic) increased blood viscocity (thick) bradycardia in infants J wave
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hypothermia: ____x incidence of surgical wound infections
3x
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____x incidence of morbid cardiac outcomes
3x
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hypothermia prolonged PACU stays (___ days)
2 days/20% increase
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Drug: __________ stays hypothermic longer due to quick and profound vasodilation
propofol
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Drug: _____________ gradual vasodilation, greater chance of recovery
sevoflurane
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most effective means (not in the body) of heat conservation
bair hugger
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give warm fluids if giving patient greater than > ___liters/hour
2 Liters/hour
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greatest area of heat loss
extremities
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3 benefits of hypothermia
-less trigger of malignant hyperthermia -protection against spinal cord ischemia -multiple sclerosis
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rapid induction, quick awakening drug used for peds, inhalation, induction "fast on, fast off"
sevoflurane
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yellow bottle
sevoflurane
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blue bottle
desflurane
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purple bottle
isoflurane
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burnt orange bottle
halothane
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Can react with CO2 absorbents to form nephrotoxic compound A
sevo
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good drug for maintenance
des
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Requires specially designed, electrically heated vaporizer
des
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only gas that can be refilled without turning the vaporizer off
des
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during induction, must combine this drug with IV agents
des
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drug can cause tachycardia (caution with CAD)
des
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Rapid elimination results in QUICKEST awakening
des
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drug gold standard for neurosurgery
isoflurane
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drug significant peripheral vasodilation can cause hypotension
iso
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drug coronary artery steal syndrome: arteries dilate to the point that perfusion is an issue for other areas
iso
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drug emergence is slowest on and off of all gases
halothane
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drug no longer used Major hemodynamic issues Potent bronchodilator (so, it is good for asthma) Causes hepatitis Increased risk of dysrhythmias (especially with catecholamines)
halothane
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NOT a volatile agent (used to SUPPLEMENT)
nitrous oxide
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sympathomimetic activity diffuses into air-filled spaces rapidly (increases pressure) diffusion hypoxia
nitrous oxide
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drug good for OB, bradycardia, hemodynamic compromise
nitrous oxide
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a device for converting liquid volatile anesthetic agent into breathable vapor
vaporizer
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Concentration-calibrated dials between _____ ________ and ______
between flow meters and CGO
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Gaseous molecules from a substance that is LIQUID at room temp AND at 1 atm (760)
vapor
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increasing temp _________ vaporization
increases DIRECTly related
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Increasing vaporization: ____________ temp of the liquid BELOW
decreases liquid below (freezing)
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equilibrium pressure of a vapor above its liquid or solid
vapor pressure
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when equilibrium is met at a certain temperature
saturated vapor pressure
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vapor pressure is dependent only on ______ AND _______________
Dependent only on AGENT and TEMP
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Temp at which vapor pressure equals atm pressure
boiling point
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decreasing atm = ___________ boiling point
decreases boiling point DIRECTLY related
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Calories needed to convert 1g of liquid to vapor WITHOUT TEMP CHANGE in the remaining liquid
latent heat of vaporization
147
Calories needed to increase the temperature of 1g of a substance by 1°C
specific heat
148
you want a vaporizer with a ______ specific heat
high
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Alveolar concentration that prevents movement in 50% of patients in response to surgical stimuli (incision)
MAC
150
MEASURED-FLOW Vaporizers: operator controls FLOW bubbled through agent from 2nd O2 flowmeter FLOW ONLY
copper kettle
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high specific heat + high thermal conductivity
copper
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Carrier gas/total gas
splitting ratio
153
Gas entering the vaporizing chamber is carrier gas (oxygen, air, or nitrous)
variable bypass
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Splitting ratio determined by: _________ resistance to FLOW (controlled by vaporizer dial) and TEMP ____________ mechanism (inside vaporizer) FLOW + TEMP
variable bypass internal resistance to FLOW and TEMP compensating mechanism
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TRUE OR FALSE Saturated gas combines with fresh gas at vaporizer outlet to consistently produce final desired concentration regardless of total fresh gas flow
true No matter how much fresh gas flow (0.5 liters vs 5 liters), and what the temp in the room is; what you have set on the dial is what is coming right from the vaporizer is the same %
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2 different metals welded together; each metal responds differently to temp change
temp compensation
157
Vapor Blender vaporizer
electronic/TEC 6
158
why can des not be used with normal vaporizer
Cooling due to vaporization would overwhelm conventional vaporizer (it would freeze, be unable to maintain constant temp)
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TRUE OR FALSE NOTHING from the flow meters goes into the desflurane (no carrier gases)
true
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what does T stand for on the vaporizer
transport
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one central electronic control mechanism for all agents
aladdin variable bypass (des does NOT require added heat)
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what would happen? sevoflurane (VP: 157) vaporizer was filled with isoflurane (VP: 240)?
OVER dose SMALLER vapor pressure filled with LARGER vapor pressure
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what would happen? isoflurane (VP: 240) vaporizer was filled with isoflurane (VP: 157)?
UNDER dose LARGER vapor pressure filled with SMALLER vapor pressure
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Concentration dial increases when rotated __________________ for all vaporizers
counterclockwise
165
a vaporizer tilting >45° vertical may need flushing and/or recalibration to prevent overdose
tipping
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breath to breath analysis should not be substituted for preventive maintenance
out of calibration
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negative pressure check should be done during daily machine check
leaks
168
back pressure into vaporizer causes increased concentration into circuit
pumping
169
increased incidence of ulnar nerve injury
Male Preexisting neuropathy Prolonged hospital stays Extreme body habitus (skinny or obese)
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Positioning Devices Risk Arm boards: ___________ _____
Arm boards: falling off
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Positioning Devices Risk Shoulder braces: _______ __________
Shoulder braces: steep T-burg (robotics)
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Positioning Devices Risk Sternal retractors: _________ ____________
Sternal retractors: cardiac surgery
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Increasing temp: ____________ vapor pressure
increasing temp = increasing vapor pressure DIRECTLY related
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Copper Kettle If TEMP REMAINS STABLE, 100 ml = increases anesthetic concentration by __%
1% for 100 ml
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Electronic (Des) vaporizer compensates for ______ + _____
FLOW + atm