Module V: Office Anesthesia Emergencies

Question 1

What are some early treatments of airway obstruction?

Answer 1

1. 100% oxygen
2. Place the patient in Trendelenburg position
3. Traction of the tongue
4. Suction

Question 2

What is a drug that could cause malignant hyperthermia?

Answer 2

Succinylcholine

Question 3

What is Succinylcholine used for?

Answer 3

Used for induction and is considered a muscle relaxant.

Question 4

What are some treatments for a Laryngospasm?

Answer 4

1. Administer 100% oxygen
2. Maintain airway
3. Pack off surgical site
4. Suction
5. Positive pressure (bag/mask)
6. Administer Succs

Question 5

The MONA acronym:

Answer 5

(1) Morphine
(2) Oxygen
(3) Nitroglycerin
(4) Aspirin

Question 6

What are some treatments for Malignant Hyperthermia?

Answer 6

(1) Activate EMS
(2) Hyperventilate with 100% O2
(3) Dantrolene
(4) IV cold saline
(5) Ice packs

Question 7

Angina pectoris is most likely caused by what?

Answer 7

Heart Disease

Question 8

Syncope is the result of what?

Answer 8

decreased cerebral blood flow