Perioperative

Question 1

What is pre operative anemia associated with?

Answer 1

Increased morbidity and mortality after both cardiac and non cardiac surgery

Question 2

What are the risk factors associated with hypertension in the perioperative period?

Answer 2

Heart failure
Renal dysfunction
MI

Question 3

Which two anti-hypertensives should be continued due to rebound effect?

Answer 3

Clonidine

Beta blockers

Question 4

What do we tell patients to do with their diuretic the morning of surgery p?

Answer 4

Hold it due to possible electrolyte abnormalities and the fluid replacement problems it may cause.

Potassium derangements specifically are the concern as this can cause potentiate ileus, decrease response to NMBs, and cardiac arrhythmia

Question 5

For what surgeries should aspirin be held perioperatively?

Answer 5

Intracranial surgeries, posterior eye surgery, prostate, middle ear and spine

Question 6

How long should dual antiplatelet therapy be continued after DES?

Answer 6

1 year

Question 7

How long should dual antiplatelet therapy be continued after bare metal stent?

Answer 7

4-6 weeks