PACU

Question 1

Signs of inadequate O2

Answer 1

Shallow tachypnea & dyspnea
O2 sat <90
Anxiety/restlessness
Diaphoresis
Early sign: tachycardia
Late sign: bradycardia, hypotension

Question 1

most common cause of airway obstruction in the immediate post-op phase

Answer 1

Loss of pharyngeal muscle tone

Question 2

most common cause of airway obstruction in the pacu

Answer 2

tongue obstruction

Question 3

most common cause of post-op hypoxemia

Answer 3

atelectasis

Question 4

Can result shortly after relief from severe upper airway obstruction

Answer 4

pulmonary edema (pink frothy)

Preload and afterload reduction to treat

Question 5

results in chemical pneumonitis

Answer 5

aspiration

Question 6

doses of neo and ephedrine for hypotension

Answer 6

Ephedrine 5-50 mg
Neo 50-200 mcg

Question 7

hypotension defined

Answer 7

more than 20% below baseline
SBP <90
MAP <60

Question 7

doses for hypertension >20% above baseline

Answer 7

Hydralazine 2-4 mg
Labetalol 5-10mg