Patient Recovery

Question 1

Things to monitor in recovery

Answer 1

1. pulse
2. Respiratory rate
   3.Temp
3. Hydration
4. Pain

Question 2

Cardiopulmonary Arrest

Answer 2

Most common cause is overdose of inhalation agent

Question 3

Signs of impending Arrest

Answer 3

Changes to respiratory rate, depth and pattern

Changes in pulse quality and rhythm

Unexplained changes in anaesthetic depth

Abnormal ECG rhythms

Question 4

Airway Obstruction

Answer 4

Signs are:
-Increased respiratory effort/ noise
-Paradoxical chest wall movement
-No movement of reservoir bag
-Cyanosis

Question 5

Circulatory Insufficiency

Answer 5

Signs:
-Weak peripheral pulses
-Pale mms
-Increased CRT
-Low measured blood pressure
-Increased heart rate (except in electrolyte disturbance)
-Poor urinary output
-Diminished bleeding

Question 6

Causes of Hypothermia

Answer 6

Shivering is prevented under anaesthesia

Anaesthetic agents may cause peripheral vasodilation

Heat generated by skeletal activity has stopped

Visceral surfaces are exposed in abdominal surgery

Inspired anaesthetic gases are cold and dry