Key Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Which inhalational agent is most metabolized?….Least?
A
Most = Halothane Least = N2O
2
Q
Which lab measurement is used for warfarin therapy?….Heparin?
A
Warfarin = PT Heparin = PTT (or ACT)
3
Q
Normal fibrinogen value
A
1.5-3 g/dL
4
Q
How long before surgery should the patient discontinue Warfarin?…..Aspirin?
A
Warfarin = 4-5 days Aspirin = 7-10 days
5
Q
What drug can conceal an acute intraop hemorrhage?
A
aspirin
6
Q
why is it possible to get a venous air embolism during a craniotomy?
A
venous pressure < atm pressure
7
Q
What is HIT?
A
Heparin induced thrombocytopenia
8
Q
What part of the OR (that we come in contact with) is the most highly contaminated?
A
top of the anesthesia cart
9
Q
minimum allowable platelet count prior to surgery
A
70
10
Q
patient presents with Ludwig’s Angina. What is the initial management plan?
A
nasal intubation
11
Q
MAC awake value
A
10% MAC
