INTRAOPERATIVE Flashcards
intra operative complications?
malignant hyperthermia
pulmonary aspiration
what is this intraoperative complication?
due to reduction of re-uptake of Ca+ by the sarcoplasmic reticulum necessary for the terminal contraction
symptoms: tachycardia, hypercarbia, tachypnea, respiratory/metabolic acidosis
malignant hyperthermia
malignant hyperthermia causes tetanus type contraction? T/F
T
malignant hyperthermia
definitive Dx of malgnant hyperthermia?
biopsy of skeletal muscle and send to lab
*Fx
treatment for malignant hyperthermia?
discontinue anesthetics, treat with dantrolene
what is this complication?
due to passive regurgitation commonly seen with unconscious, obese, people with full stomach
pulmonary aspiration
name this surgical class?
healthy, least risk
class 1
name this surgical class?
smoker, systemic diseases
class 2
name this surgical class?
severe systemic disease but is controlled
class 3
name this surgical class?
patient with severe systemic disease that is constant threat to life
class 4
name this surgical class?
not expected to survive
class 5