Miscellaneous CPAN Topics Flashcards
What are the screening tools for OSA?
Berlin Questionnaire (limited application in preop)
STOP - BANG (excellent predictor of severe OSA but average predictor for diagnosis of OSA)
ASA OSA Checklist
What is the most advantageous position for a patient with OSA postoperatively?
Lateral
Lateral recumbent
Avoid supine unless clinically indicated
When can diagnosed or suspected OSA patient can be safely discharged in Phase II?
No evidence of hypoxia or obstruction when patient is left undisturbed for 30 minutes
What is the STOP Bang scoring criteria for OSA?
0-2 Low risk OSA
3-4 Intermediate risk
5-8 High risk (includes male/BMI >35/ + neck circ)
How many days before surgery should patient stop taking St. John’s Wort?
7 days
Herb same MOA as MAOIs/SSRIs/ antidepressant
Potentiates anesthetic effects
May affect BP
How many days before surgery should patient stop taking saw palmetto?
2 weeks
Increases urine flow, decrease urine frequency
May increase INR with warfarin
How many days before surgery should patient stop taking black cohosh?
2 weeks
Herb w/ estrogen, anti inflammatory effect
May cause hypotension, bradycardia
How many days before surgery should patient stop taking Gingko biloba?
2 weeks
Herb inhibits platelets and it is antioxidant
May potentiate anticoagulant effects
How many days before surgery should patient stop taking kava-kava?
24 hours
Herb a sedative hypnotic
Avoid use with benzo, etoh, barbiturates
DO NOT use with Parkinson’s medications
How much change in HGB/ HCT per 1 unit of PRBC (250cc, w/ RBCs + platelets)?
Hgb increase by 1 g/dL
Hct increase by 3%
How much change in platelet if given 1 pack = 50-300ml?
Increase platelet count 5000-10,000
S/p wound debridement, patient is febrile, with gross hemoglobinuria and flushed skin. Patient having which type of transfusion reaction:
anaphylactic
allergic
hemolytic
citrate intoxication
hemolytic
Name cranial nerves I-VI
I – Olfactory: Sense of smell
II – Optic: Sight
III – Oculomotor: Pupil, upper eyelid, eye movements
IV – Trochlear: Downward/inward eye movement
V – Trigeminal: Sensation of cornea, cheek/lips, chin; control of biting and chewing muscles
VI – Abducens: Lateral eye movements
Name Cranial Nerves VII-XII
VII – Facial: Movement of facial muscles; taste
VIII – Acoustic: Equilibrium; hearing
IX – Glossopharyngeal: Swallowing muscles; taste
X – Vagus: Pharynx/larynx sensation; movement of soft palate
XI – Spinal accessory: Sternocleidomastoid, trapezius muscles
XII – Hypoglossal: Movement of tongue
What is Cerebral Perfusion Pressure?
Brain perfusion calculated as
CPP=MAP - ICP
Normal range 70-100mmHg
Minimal adequate value @ 60mmHg
What is normal ICP?
Normal ICP 0 - 15 mmHg
Goal of care is to maintain ICP < 20 mmHg
Treatment starts when ICP > 20 mmHg
Patient with head trauma with intraparenchymal bolt in place. ICP 30-40 mm HG. Perianesthesia RN knows that cerebral hypoxia maybe aggravated by:
mannitol administration
raising HOB
hypercapia
tachycardia
hypercapia
What are common signs and symptoms of ICP increase complication?
Hypertension
Bradycardia
Respiratory disturbances
What is autonomic dysreflexia?
Sudden dramatic BP elevation
May occur with spinal cord injury
Caused by massive sympathetic response to a noxious stimulus (e.g. full bladder, IV line insertion, fecal impaction)
Results to extreme hypertension, bradycardia, headache, and facial flushing
Occurs to para/quadriplegic patient’s months or years after initial injury