Monitoring Anesthesia Flashcards
1
Q
What does a Capnograph measure?
A
Measures end-tidal (Et) and inhaled (Fi) CO2 levels
2
Q
What is the normal value for inhaled (Fi) CO2 level?
A
0
This means the patient should not be inhaling ANY CO2
Anything above 0 indicates the equipment is faulty/ leaking
3
Q
What is the normal range for end-tidal (Et) CO2 levels?
A
5.3 +/- 0.5 kPa (35-45 mmHg)
4
Q
A Systolic BP < 90 mmHg is bad because?
A
Renal autoregulation is lost
5
Q
A Diastolic BP < 40 mmHg is bad because?
A
Myocardial perfusion is inadequate
6
Q
A Mean Arterial BP < 60 or >160 mmHg is bad because?
A
Brain autoregulation is lost
7
Q
A Mean Arterial BP < 70 mmHg is bad in the horse because?
A
Equine myopathy is at risk of occurring
8
Q
What is normal urine output?
A
1 -2 mls/kg/hr
