General Anesthesia

Question 1

What is normal Tracheal Capillary pressure and why is it important?

Answer 1

25-30 mmHg

If your cuff is higher than that you can cause ischemia

Question 2

How long should you wait to perform spinal anesthesia on someone receiving therapeutic lovenox?

Answer 2

24h

Question 3

What is Naltrexone?

Answer 3

An opioid antagonist used for treatment of previously detoxed heroin addicts. (also helps with alcohol.

Question 4

What is most hypoxia in PACU due to?

Answer 4

V/Q mismatch due to atelectasis of lower lungs

Question 5

How long after accidental resection of parathyroid can you expect airway symptoms of hypocalcemia?

Answer 5

24-72h

Question 6

How long after stopping alcohol does DTs set in?

Answer 6

2 to 4 days

Question 7

What is a relative contraindication to tracheal resection?

Answer 7

Requirement for post op mechanical vent for underlying lung disease.
(would cause dehiscence of wound).

Question 8

How do you estimate a child’s weight?

Answer 8

Normal Newborn3.5kg
double by 5months
triple by 1 year so 10kg
age 1-6 2kg per year
age 6-10 3kg per year