OB facts Flashcards
all pt’s are considered what????
full stomachs
what type of induction should be done s needed
RSI
Respiratory Changes:
the diaphragm is displaced 4cm where by the expanding uterus
cephalad
Respiratory Changes:
the diaphragm being displaced 4 cm cephalic will cause what to FRC
decrease by 20%
Respiratory Changes:
what happens to VC, TLC, and IC ?
nothing they are all unchanged
-Unchanged d/t compensatory increase in thoracic anteroposterior diameter
Respiratory Changes:
as pregnancy increase thoracic breathing INcreases and _____ breathing decreases
Abdominal
Respiratory Changes:
the ventilatory changes produce what acid base problem? yet the compensation by metabolic acidosis will keep pH normal
respiratory alkolosis (PaCO2 =30)
Respiratory Changes:
would you anticipate the PaO2 to be higher in the pregnant or non pregnant state
Pregnant
Respiratory Changes:
Would you anticipate the PaCO2 to be higher in the pregnant or non-pregnant state
non-pregnant
Respiratory Changes:
the increase in O2 consumption produces a 70% increase in _____ _____ at term
alveolar ventilation
Respiratory Changes:
the increase in O2 consumption produces a 70% increase in alveolar ventilation at term. the ____ will increase by 40%
tidal volume
Respiratory Changes:
the increase in O2 consumption produces a 70% increase in alveolar ventilation at term. the Tidal volume will increase by 40% and the _____ increases by 15%
respiratory rate
Respiratory Changes:
the increase in O2 consumption produces a 70% increase in alveolar ventilation at term. the Tidal volume will increase by 40% and the respiratory rate increases by 15% relenting the increase in what?
alveolar ventilation
Respiratory Changes:
the increase in alveolar ventilation and decrease in FRC enhance maternal uptake of what?
Inhaled anesthetics
Respiratory Changes:
Increased AV + Decreased FRC = what to MAC
decreased MAC
Respiratory Changes:
Airway edema and engorgement is most evident during what trimester
3rd
Respiratory Changes:
Airway edema and engorgement is most evident in the 3rd trimester… what does this mean with our instrumentation?
Unexpected nose bleeds and airway bleeds can occur d/t careless instrumentation placement
oral airways, ETT, and NG tubes placed w/ caution
ETT need to be smaller (6/7 instead of 7/8)
Respiratory Changes:
a decrease in FRC may cause what complication
rapid desaturation
Respiratory Changes:
there is an increase in maternal O2 consumption and any episode of apnea will lead to what?
maternal hypoxia
Respiratory Changes:
During labor hyperventilation may be due to pain or specific breathing technique. Assess for alkalemia bc hypocarbia will cause what? and will result in what?
uterine vasoconstriction
result in decreased placental perfusion
Respiratory Changes:
with hyperventilation the alkalemia and hypocarbia will cause uterine vasoconstriction and results in decreased placental perfusion… is the fetus at risk?
yes
Changes in lung parameters: increase/ decrease/ NC:
Inspiratory reserve volume (IRV)
increase (5%)
Changes in lung parameters: increase/ decrease/ NC:
TV
Increase (45%)
Changes in lung parameters: increase/ decrease/ NC:
Expiratory reserve volume (ERV)
decrease (25%)
Changes in lung parameters: increase/ decrease/ NC: Residual Volume (RV)
decrease ( 15%)
Changes in lung parameters: increase/ decrease/ NC: Inspiratory capacity (IC)
increase (15%)
IC = IRV + TV
(since both IRV and TV increase obviously this must increase also)
Changes in lung parameters: increase/ decrease/ NC:
FRC
Decrease (20%)
FRC = ERV + RV
(since both ERV and RV decrease obviously this must also decrease)
Changes in lung parameters: increase/ decrease/ NC: Vital Capacity (VC)
no change
VC= IRV + ERV + TV
Changes in lung parameters: increase/ decrease/ NC:
Total lung Capacity (TLC)
decrease (5%)
Changes in lung parameters: increase/ decrease/ NC:
closing volume and capacity
no change
Changes in lung parameters: increase/ decrease/ NC:
Dead space
increase (45%)
Changes in lung parameters: increase/ decrease/ NC:
Respiratory rate
NC to Increase (15%)
Changes in lung parameters: increase/ decrease/ NC:
minute ventilation
increase (45%)
Changes in lung parameters: increase/ decrease/ NC:
Alveolar ventilation
Increase (45%)
Changes in lung parameters: increase/ decrease/ NC:
oxygen consumption
increase (20%)
Blood Gases:
PaCO2 what are the values for non pregnant? first? 2nd ? and 3rd trimester?
normal 35-45 (40) mmHg 1st 30 mmHg 2nd 30 mmHg 3rd 30 mmHg (key is it is always lower PaCO2 hence the respiratory alkalosis that ensues w/ pregnancy)
Blood Gases:
PaO2 what are the values for non pregnant? first? 2nd ? and 3rd trimester?
Normal 100 mmHg 1st 107 mmHg 2nd 105 mmHg 3rd 105 mmHg (key is once pregnant the PaO2 is always higher then the non pregnant)
Blood Gases:
pH what are the values for non pregnant? first? 2nd ? and 3rd trimester?
Normal 7.35-7.45 (7.40) 1st 7.44 2nd 7.44 3rd 7.33 (key is the body compensated with metabolic acidosis to keep pH WNL but slightly more alkolotic than normal)
Blood Gases:
HCO3 what are the values for non pregnant? first? 2nd ? and 3rd trimester?
Normal 24 1st 21 2nd 20 3rd 20 (key is the pregnant pt is metabolic acidotic to compensate for the respiratory alkalosis)
Cardiovascular Changes:
Does BLOOD VOLUME increase/ decrease/ No change?
increase (35%)
Cardiovascular Changes:
Does PLASMA VOLUME increase/ decrease/ No change?
Increase (45%)
iCardiovascular Changes:
If blood volume increase why are prigs anemic?
dilutional anemia
plasma volume increases more
Cardiovascular Changes:
Does RBC VOLUME increase/ decrease/ No change?
increase (20%)
Cardiovascular Changes:
Does CARDIAC OUTPUT increase/ decrease/ No change?
increases (40%)
Cardiovascular Changes:
Does STROKE VOLUME increase/ decrease/ No change?
increases (30%)
Cardiovascular Changes:
Does HEART RATE increase/ decrease/ No change?
Increases (15%)
Cardiovascular Changes:
Does MAP increase/ decrease/ No change?
decrease (15 mmHg)
Cardiovascular Changes:
Does SYSTOLIC BP increase/ decrease/ No change?
decrease (0-15 mmHg)
Cardiovascular Changes:
Does DIASTOLIC BP increase/ decrease/ No change?
Decreases (10-20 mmHg)
Cardiovascular Changes:
Does CVP increase/ decrease/ No change?
No change
Cardiovascular Changes:
CO increases 30-40% during the 1st trimester d/t ___ and ___ while stroke volume remains the same.
increase in HR
decrease in Afterload
Cardiovascular Changes:
when is CO the greatest
after delivery and next couple of weeks
Cardiovascular Changes:
CO during Labor
CO increases how much during latent phase
15%
Cardiovascular Changes:
CO during Labor
CO increases how much during the Active phase/
30%
Cardiovascular Changes:
CO during Labor
CO increases how much during the 2nd stage?
45%
(15% increase each phase)
Cardiovascular Changes:
CO during Labor
CO increases how much in the postpartum phase?>
80%
Cardiovascular Changes:
After delivery blood volume increases when the uterus no longer obstructs the vena cava and aorta leading to ann increase in what?
Stroke Volume
Cardiovascular Changes:
Blood volume increases by 33-40% and the RBC increase 30 mL/kg and the plasma volume also increases 70 mL/kg the anemia is a result of what?
greater increase in plasma volume
Cardiovascular Changes:
you can correct the dilution anemia how?
w/ iron and folic acid administration
tCardiovascular Changes:
the increase in blood volume does not increase BP d/t what?
decreased peripheral vascular resistance
Cardiovascular Changes:
Near term blood volume increases about 1000mL (40%) probally d/t what?
peripheral vasodilation
Cardiovascular Changes:
CO to the uterine vasculature is apron ___-____ mL/min
700-800 mL/min
Cardiovascular Changes:
the CO must keep maternal SBP greater then _____ to maintain maternal perfusion to vasculature
100mmHg
Cardiovascular Hemodynamics at term:
Is there an INCREASE/ DECREASE/ NC in CO
increase (50%)
CO = HR + SV
Cardiovascular Hemodynamics at term:
Is there an INCREASE/ DECREASE/ NC in SV
increase (25%)
Cardiovascular Hemodynamics at term:
Is there an INCREASE/ DECREASE/ NC in HR
increase (25%)
Cardiovascular Hemodynamics at term:
Is there an INCREASE/ DECREASE/ NC in LVEDV
increase
Cardiovascular Hemodynamics at term:
Is there an INCREASE/ DECREASE/ NC in EF
increased
EF= SV / LVEDV
Cardiovascular hematologic changes at term:
Is there an INCREASE/ DECREASE/ NC in Blood volume
increase (45%)
Cardiovascular hematologic changes at term:
Is there an INCREASE/ DECREASE/ NC in Plasma volume
Increase (55%)
Cardiovascular hematologic changes at term:
Is there an INCREASE/ DECREASE/ NC in RBC
Increase (30%)
Cardiovascular hematologic changes at term:
Hgb Value
11.6 g/dL
Cardiovascular hematologic changes at term:
HCT value
35.5%
Cardiovascular:
what is maternal supine hypotensive syndrome
compression of inferior vena cava decreases venous return and this will result in a decreased stroke volume and hypotension. further compression will decrease uterine perfusion and may result in fetal distress
Cardiovascular:
what is the maternal response to maternal supine hypotensive syndrome?
tachycardia and vasoconstriction of lower extremities.
Cardiovascular:
how do you fix maternal supine hypotensive syndrome
LUD
-tilt pt to left with right hip bump 15 degrees
CV changes: Anesthetic Significance:
Ventilation may increase the incidence of accidental what
epidural vein punture
CV changes: Anesthetic Significance:
the healthy parturient will tolerate up to _____mLs of blood loss thus transfusion is rarely needed
1500ml’s
CV changes: Anesthetic Significance:
The drug _____ with free water IV infusion may lead to fluid overload
oxytocin
CV changes: Anesthetic Significance:
high Hgb level (>14) indicates low volume status caused by what?
pre-eclampsia
HTN
inappropriate diuretics
CV changes: Anesthetic Significance:
_____ reduces cardiac work during labor and may be beneficial in some cardiac disease states
Epidural
CV changes: Anesthetic Significance:
maternal SBP of
CV changes: Anesthetic Significance:
Always avoid what?
Aortocaval compression
CV changes- Coagulation at term:
Does the value Increase/ decrease/ NC for PT
Shorten