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Obstetric Anesthesia & Complications - Quiz 1 Flashcards

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What are the Neuro Changes of Pregnancy?

A

Decreased MAC, Epidural Space, and CSF

Engorged Epidural Veins

Increased LA Sensitivity

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What are the Respiratory Changes of Pregnancy?

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↑TV (40%)

↑RR (15%)

↑Minute Ventilation (50%)

↓PaCO2

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Which of the following is decreased during Pregnancy?

A. Vital Capacity

B. Total Lung Capacity

C. Functional Residual Capacity

D. Dead Space

E. Airway Resistance

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↓FRC (20%)

↓Dead Space

↓Airway Resistance

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What Respiratory changes helps delivery of oxygen to fetus?

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Increase of P50 Hemoglobin from 27 to 30 mmHg

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What happens to the Respiratory Mucosa during Pregnancy?

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Congestion d/t Vasodilation

Mucosal Engorgement = ↑Mallampati

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What makes the mother prone to hypoxia during pregnancy?

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↓FRC & ↑O2 Consumption

Preoxygenate & RSI w/ Cricoid Pressure

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Why should Hyperventilation be avoided in Pregnancy during Anesthesia?

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Low PaCO2 causes uterine vasoconstriction decreasing placental blood flow & left HgbO2 shift

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What Intubation equipment should be available for Pregnant Patients?

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Smaller ETT

Shorter Handle

Avoid Nasal Intubation

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How is Oxygen Delivery optimized during Pregnancy?

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↑Cardiac Output

Right HgbO2 Shift

↓PVR d/t Increased Progesterone

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How is Plasma Volume affected by Pregnancy?

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Increased Plasma Volume d/t Increased Renin

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What are the different phases of changes in Cardiac Output during Labor?

A
  • Latent Phase: ↑15%
  • Active Phase: ↑30%
  • Second Stage: ↑45%
  • Postpartum: ↑80%
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What are the CV changes during Pregnancy?

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Blunted Adrenergic Response

Cardiac Hypertrophy

Heart Murmurs

↓Plasma Colloid Osmotic Pressure

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What is Supine Hypotension Syndrome?

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Hypotension, Pallor, N/V, and Diaphoresis when Preggos lie flat

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14
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What is the best position for Supine Hypotension Syndrome?

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Left Lateral Uterine Tilt

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How does the blood change in a pregnant patient?

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Depressed Cell-Mediated Immunity

Hypercoagulation

PT/PTT decreases by 20%

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16
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Which Coagulation Factors are Increased during Pregnancy?

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1, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12

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Which Coagulation Factors are Decreased during Pregnancy?

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11 & 13

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Which Coagulation Factors are uneffected by Pregnancy?

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2 & 5

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What are the Renal Changes during Pregnancy?

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↑Blood Flow & Filtration

↓BUN & Creat

Mild Glycosuria & Proteinuria

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How does Pregnacy affect the Gastroesophageal Sphincter?

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Reduced Competence & Tone

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What are the GI Changes during Pregnancy might increase Aspiration Risk?

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Increased Acid Secretion & Gastric Fluid

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How is the Gallbladder affected by Pregnancy?

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Sluggish & Gallstones d/t decreased CCK

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How is the Liver affected by Pregnancy?

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Decreased Pseudocholinesterase

(No effect on Sux Duration)

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24
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How does Pregnancy affect Blood Glucose?

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Insulin Resistance = ↑Blood Glucose transfer to Fetus

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What are the methods of transfer accross the Placenta?

A

Diffusion

Bulk Flow

Active Transport

Pinocytosis

Breaks

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How long can the Fetus live without Oxygen?

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10 minutes

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What is the transfer of Oxygen to the Fetus dependent on?

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Maternal Uterine Blood Flow vs. Fetal Umbilical Blood Flow

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How much Oxygen is stored and consumed by the Fetus?

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Stored O2: 42 mL

Consumed O2: 21 mL/min

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29
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How does the Fetus compensate for the Placental PaO2 of 40 mmHg?

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Mom: Right HgbO2 Shift

Fetus: Left HgbO2 Shift & More Hgb

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30
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How is CO2 transfered across the Placenta?

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Simple Diffusion

Fetal Hgb has lower CO2 affinity than Mom

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Normal Uterine blood flow is 50 mL/min. How much is that increased during Pregnancy?

A

600-700 mL/min (10% of Cardiac Output)

80% of that goes to Placenta; the rest to Myometrium

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32
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What factors affect Uterine Blood Flow (UBF)?

A

BP

Uterine Vasoconstriction

Uterine Contractions

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What anesthetic agents and drugs can decrease Uterine Blood flow?

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Thiopental

Propofol

Gases > 1 MAC

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How does Ketamine, Opioids, and N2O affect Uterine Blood FLow?

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Little to No Effect

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How does high serum Local Anesthetics affect the Uterus?

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Uterine Vasoconstriction, but Neuraxial Analgesia can reduce Vasoconstriction

36
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What happens to infant’s heart & lungs at birth?

A

Oxygen filling lungs ↓Pulm. Vascular Resistance

↑LAP closes Foramen Ovale

↑Oxygen Tension closes Ductus

37
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What can happen if the Ductus remains open w/ Hypoxia or Acidosis?

A

Downward Spiral of Hypoxia & Acidosis d/t increase R-to-L Shunt

38
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When does normal Labor begin?

A

40 +/- 2 weeks after LMP

39
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What happens in the 1st Stage of Labor?

A
  • Latent Phase: Minor Dilation 2-4cm & Infrequent Contractions
  • Active Phase: Progressive Dilation to 10cm & Regular Contractions q3-5 min
40
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When is the 2nd Stage of Labor?

A

From Complete Dilation to Delivery

41
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What is the 3rd Stage of Labor?

A

From Infant Delivery to Placenta Delivery

42
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What is happening here?

A

Head Compression

43
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What is happening here?

A

UteroPlacental Insufficency

Compression of Vessels

44
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What is happening here?

A

Umbilical Cord Compression

45
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What is the most common cause of Materal Palsy?

A

Cephalopelvic Disproportion - causes lumbosacral trunk compression

46
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What are the complications of Neuraxial Blocks?

A

Nerve Injury

Postdural Puncture Headache (PDPH)

High/Total Spinal Anesthesia

47
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What are the types of Nerve Injuries that can happen from Neuraxial Blocks?

A

Epidural Hematoma & Abscess

Chemical Nerve Injury

Needle Trauma

Positioning Injury

48
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What kind of patients get Epidural Hematomas?

A

Patients w/ Coagulopathy during block placement or catether removal

49
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What must the coags be for a patient with Pregnacy-Induced HTN to get a Neuraxial Block?

A

Platelet > 100K & Stable

Normal PT/PTT

IV Analgesia if on Heparin

50
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What are the Neuraxial Block guidelines for a patient on Heparin?

A
  • Avoid block for 24 hr if therapuetic
  • Avoid block for 12 hr if prophylactic
  • Remove Catheter 12 hr after last dose
  • Dont give Heparin until 2-4 hr after block placed
  • Avoid concurrent NSAIDs
  • Alter Dose or Monitor Anti-Xa
51
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What are the Signs and Symptoms of an Epidural Hematoma?

A

Leg Weakness

Incontinence

Back Pain

Get CT or MRI

Must be decompressed w/in 6 hrs

52
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What are some sources of an Epidural Abscess?

A

Colonization of Iodine Bottles or Epidural Catheters

53
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When would you see symptoms of an Epidural Abscess?

A

4-10 days

Pain & Loss of Fxn

54
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What is the Treatment for an Epidural Abscess?

A

Abx or Laminectomy w/in 6-12 hrs

55
Q

What are the Symptoms of an Epidural Abscess?

A

Back pain w/ Flexion

Fever

Meningitis-like Headache

Stiff Neck

Neuro Deficits

Osteomyelitis

56
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What makes the Epidural Space resistant to Toxicity?

A

Vascularity & Intact Membrane

57
Q

What are Transient Neurological Symptoms (TNS)?

A

Pain & Dysesthesia in butt & legs after Lidocaine Subarachnoid Block & Lithotomy Position

58
Q

How can Needle Trauma happen?

A

Pain from hitting cord w/ needle at the conus (T12-L3)

OK if withdrawn immediately

Dont do regionals on sleeping patients

59
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How can the Lithotomy position cause Nerve Injury

A

Compresses Common Peroneal, Femoral, and Obturator Nerves

Recovery from days to years depending on severity

60
Q

What is the onset and duration of Post-Dural Puncture/Spinal Headaches?

A

12- 48 hrs after dura puncture & lasts days to weeks

61
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How does a Post-Dural Puncture cause Headache?

A

Loss of CSF volume as little a 20cc

Intracranial Sagging & Stretching of Pain Tissues

Cerebral Vasodilation

62
Q

What are Post-Dural Puncture Headache Risk Factors?

A

Young

Big Sharp Needle

Hx of PDPH or Migraine

63
Q

What are Post-Dural Puncture Headache Risk Factors when using an Epidural Needle?

A

Little Experience

LOR Technique

Haste

64
Q

What is the chance of a Post-Dural Puncture Headache using a 16-18 ga. Epidural?

65
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What is the chance of a Post-Dural Puncture Headache using a 22 ga. Quincke vs. a 25 ga. Quincke?

A

22 ga. : 30-50%

25 ga. : 8-10%

66
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What is the chance of a Post-Dura Puncture Headache using a 24 ga. Sprotte?

67
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What is the chance of a Post-Dura Puncture Headache using a 25 ga. Whitacre?

68
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What are the best type of needles to use to avoid Post-Dura Puncture Headaches?

A

Pencil Point needle w/ Side Hole

Pushes Dura Fibers instead of cutting

69
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What is the Hallmark of a Post-Dura Puncture Headache?

A

Continuous head pain when sitting or standing fully relieved by recumbence

70
Q

What is the most common cause of PeriOperative Headaches?

A

Caffeine Withdrawal

71
Q

What is a Pneumocephalus Headache?

A

Instant headache w/ short duration when air injects intrathecal

72
Q

What is a Cortical Vein Thrombosis Headache?

A

Throbbing head ache not relieved by bed rest w/ possible Seizure

73
Q

What should you look for if a Subarachnoid Hemorrhage is suspected?

A

Focal Neurological Deficits

74
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What are Arnold-Chiari related Subdural Hematomas?

A

CSF leak causes lower brainstem to move down causing headaches, focal neuro signs, and blood vessel tears causing a subdural hematoma

75
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What can happen if Post-Dura Puncture Headaches are left untreated?

A

Chronic Headache

Permanent Impairment

Convulsions

Coning & Brainstem Death

76
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What are the Non-Invasive Treatments for PDPH?

A

Bed Rest

IV Fluids

Abdominal Binder

Pain Meds

Cerebral Vasoconstrictors

ACTH

77
Q

What is the Definitive Treatment for PDPH?

A

Epidural Blood Patch - Inject pt’s own blood into epidural space

Inject slowly until headache stops

Repeat blood patches increase success to 90%

78
Q

What are the risks for Epidural Blood Patches?

A

Same as epidural, but with more chance of backache

79
Q

How are Prophylactic Epidural Blood Patches given?

A

Thru Epidural Catheter

May result in Total Spinal

80
Q

How do Epidural Blood Patches work?

A

Clotting factors in blood seal dura hole and compresses CSF

81
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What are signs of a High or Total Spinal Anesthesia?

A

Hypotension

Dyspnea

Aphonia - Cant Speak

82
Q

What are some causes of a High or Total Spinal Anesthesia?

A

Migrated Epidural Catheter

Unrecognized Dural Puncture

Subarachnoid Block (SAB) after failed Epidural

83
Q

What should be done once a Total Spinal is recognized?

A
  • Left Uterine Displacement or Trendelenburg Position
  • Early Resuscitation, Ventilation, and Circulatory Support
  • Give Epinephrine
  • Give Narcan (For Opioid)
  • Monitor Mom & Baby Closely
  • Maintain Sedation
84
Q

What might be the cause of Hypoxia, Pulmonary Edema, and Bronchospams for a Pregnant Patient?

A

Aspiration

85
Q

What are ways to prevent Aspiration in the Pregnant Patient?

A

Cricoid Pressure

Fasting

Sodium Citrate

H2 Blockers

Reglan

86
Q

What should be done if the Pregnant pt aspirates?

A

Intubate & Positive Pressure Ventilation

Use necessary amt of O2

Suction

Rigid Bronchoscopy

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