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1
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BENZOS

Dose (IV, PO), Onset, Duration:
Diazepam

Valium

A

Valium
0.1mg/kg IV
Onset 1-5mins ⏐Duration 2-6h

0.2mg/kg PO

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BENZOS

Dose, Onset, Duration:
Lorazepam

Ativan

A

Ativan
0.04mg/kg ⏐ Onset 1-5mins ⏐Duration 6-10h

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BENZOS

Dose, Onset, Duration:
Midazolam

Versed

A

Versed
1-5mg or 0.01-0.05mg/kg ⏐Onset 1-5mins ⏐Duration 15-80min

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BENZOS

Dose, Onset, Duration:
Flumazenil

Romazicon

A

Romazicon
0.2mg ⏐ Onset 1-5mins ⏐Duration 30mins!!! (may need redose to outlast BZD)

Repeat 0.1 q 1min –> MAX 3mg

BENZO REVERSAL

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OPIOIDS

Dose (intraOp, postop), Onset, Duration:
Morphine

A

1-10mg IntraOp
5-20mg PostOp
Onset 10-20mins ⏐ Duration 4-5h

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OPIOIDS

Dose, Onset, Duration:
Fentanyl

A

1.5-3mcg/kg
Onset 30-60sec ⏐ Duration 1-1.5h

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OPIOIDS

Dose, Onset, Duration:
Sufentanil

A

0.3-1mcg/kg
Onset 30-60sec ⏐ Duration 1-1.5hr

Infusion: 0.5-1mcg/kg/hr (close to intraop dose)

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OPIOIDS

Dose, Onset, Duration:
Remifentanil

A

LOAD: 0.5 - 1mcg/kg OVER 1 MIN!
Onset 30-60sec ⏐ Duration 6-8min

gtt: 0.125-0.375 mcg/kg/min

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OPIOIDS

Dose, Onset, Duration:
Meperidine

Demerol

A

Demerol
12.5mg (Shivering)
Onset 5-15min ⏐ Duration 2-4h

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OPIOIDS

Dose (intra, postop), Onset, Duration:
Hydromorphone

Diluadid

A

Dilaudid
1 - 4mg IntraOp
1.5 - 4mg PostOp (basically the same)
Onset 5-15min ⏐ Duration 2-4hr

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OPIOIDS

Dose, Onset, Duration:
Naloxone

Narcan

A

Narcan
40-80mcg ⏐ Onset 1-5 min⏐ Duration 30min

Opioid REVERSAL

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INDUCTION MEDS

Dose (induction, sedation gtt, TIVA gtt), Onset, Duration:
Propofol

A

1.5-2.5mg/kg Induction
25-100 mcg/kg/min Sedation
100-300 mcg/kg/min TIVA
Onset 30-60sec ⏐ 1-8mins

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Induction

Dose, Onset:
Etomidate

A

0.3mg/kg ⏐ Onset 1 min

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Induction

Dose (induction, IV analgesia), Onset, Duration:
Ketamine

A

0.5-1.5mg/kg Induction
0.2-0.5 mg/kg IV Analgesia
Onset 1 min⏐ 10-20min

4 - 8 mg/kg IM

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Induction Dose

Dose, Onset, Duration:
Midazolam

Versed

A

Versed
0.1-0.2mg/kg Induction
Onset 30-60sec ⏐ Duration 5-10min

*may precede dose w/ Fentanyl 50-100mcg

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16
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Dose (Bolus and Infusion):
Dexmedetomidine

Precedex

A

Precedex
Bolus 0.5-1mcg/kg over 10mins
Infusion 0.2 - 0.7 mcg/kg/hr

Usually on-hand 200mcg/2ml > mix with 48cc NS ⇒ 4mcg/ml

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Inhalation

MAC, VP, Blood:Gas Co.:
Sevoflurane

A

Ultane
MAC 1.8
VP 157
Blood:gas Coefficient 0.69

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Inhalation

MAC, VP, Blood:Gas Co.:
Desflurane

A

Suprane
MAC 6.6
VP 669
Blood:gas Coefficient 0.42

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Inhalation

MAC, VP, Blood:Gas Co.:
Isoflurane

A

Forane
MAC 1.17
VP 238
Blood:gas Coefficient 1.46

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Inhalation

MAC, VP, Blood:Gas Co.:
Nitrous Oxide

A

MAC 104
VP 🚀 38,770 gas
Blood Coefficient 0.46

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Muscle Relaxants

Dose, Onset, Duration:
Succinylcholine

Anectine

A

Anectine
1-1.5 mg/kg
Onset 30-60sec ⏐Durations 5-10min

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22
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Muscle Relaxants

Dose, Onset, Duration:
Cisatricurium

Nimbex

A

Nimbex
0.1 mg/kg
Onset 2-3min ⏐ Duration 40-75min

Hoffman Elimination

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Muscle Relaxants

Dose, Onset, Duration:
Vecuronium

Norcuron

A

Norcuron
0.1 mg/kg
Onset 2-3min⏐ 45-90min

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Muscle Relaxants

Dose (1st & 2nd), Onset, Duration:
Rocuronium

Zemuron

A

Zemuron
0.6 mg/kg Onset 2-3mins
1.2 mg/kg Onset 1.5 mins
Duration 35-75mins

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Muscle Relaxants

Dose, Onset, Duration:
Pancuronium

Pavulon

A

Pavulon
0.1 mg/kg
Onset 2-3min ⏐Duration 60-120min

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Muscle Relaxants Reversals

Dose, Onset, Duration, Anticholinergic buddy:
Neostigmine

A

0.04-0.07 mg/kg
Onset 5-10min ⏐ Duration 60min

Glycopyrrolate 0.2mg/ml of Neo to avoid bradycardia

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Muscle Relaxants Reversals

Dose, Onset, Duration:
Sugammadex

A

2-16 mg/kg (depends on TOF & PTP)
Onset 1 - 4min ⏐ Duration 1.5 - 3hrs

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REGIONAL MEDS

Amide/Ester?
Regional MAX dose (mg/kg) w/ & w/o EPI?
Lidocaine

A

Amide

Max
w/o Epi: 5 mg/kg
w/ Epi: 7 mg/kg

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REGIONAL MEDS

Amide/Ester?
MAX dose (mg/kg) w/ & w/o EPI?
Prilocaine

A

Amide

Max
w/o Epi: 6 mg/kg
w/ Epi: 8.5 mg/kg

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REGIONAL MEDS

Amide/Ester?
MAX dose (mg/kg) w/ & w/o EPI?
Mepivicaine

A

Amide.

Max
w/o Epi: 5 mg/kg
w/ Epi: 7 mg/kg

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REGIONAL MEDS

Amide/Ester?
MAX dose (mg/kg) w/ & w/o EPI?
Bupivicaine

A

Amide.

Max
w/o Epi: 2.5 mg/kg
w/ Epi: 2.5 mg/kg

EPI DONT MAKE NO DIFFERENCE! 😅

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REGIONAL MEDS

Amide/Ester?
MAX dose (mg/kg) w/ & w/o EPI?
Ropivicaine

A

Amide.

Max
w/o Epi: 3 mg/kg
w/ Epi: 4 mg/kg

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REGIONAL MEDS

Amide/Ester?
MAX dose (mg/kg) w/ & w/o EPI?
Procaine

A

Ester.

Max
w/o Epi: 7 mg/kg
w/ Epi: 8.5 mg/kg

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REGIONAL MEDS

Amide/Ester?
MAX dose (mg/kg) w/ & w/o EPI?
Chloroprocaine

A

Ester.

Max
w/o Epi: 6 mg/kg
w/ Epi: 14 mg/kg

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REGIONAL MEDS

Amide/Ester?
MAX dose (mg/kg) w/ & w/o EPI?
Tetracaine

A

Ester.

Max
w/o Epi: 3 mg/kg
w/ Epi: 3 mg/kg

EPI MAKES NO DIFFERENCE 😅

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CSE LABOR ANALGESIA

Epidural (%) & Spinal (mg) doses?
Bupivicaine

A

Epidural: 0.0625-0.125%
Spinal: 1.25 - 2.5 mg

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CSE LABOR ANALGESIA

Epidural (%) & Spinal (mg) doses?
Ropivicaine

A

Epidural: 0.08 - 0.2%
Spinal: 2.5-4.5 mg

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CSE LABOR ANALGESIA

Epidural (%) & Spinal (mL) doses?
Lidocaine + Epi

A

Epidural: 2% in 5cc bolus
Spinal: N/A

No spinal dose.

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CSE LABOR ANALGESIA

Epidural & Spinal doses? (mcg)
Fentanyl

A

Epidural: 50-100 mcg
Spinal: 10-25 mcg

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CSE LABOR ANALGESIA

Epidural & Spinal doses? (mcg)
Sufentanil

A

Epidural: 5 - 10 mcg
Spinal: 1.5 - 5 mcg

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CSE LABOR ANALGESIA

Epidural (%) & Spinal (mg) doses?
Morphine

A

NO epidural dose.
Spinal: 0.1 - 0.2 mg

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42
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ANTIEMETICS

Dose, Onset, Duration:
Droperidol

Inapsine

A

0.625mg⎪O: 1-5min⎪D: 2-3hrs

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ANTIEMETICS

Dose, Onset, Duration:
Promethazine

Phenergan

A

6.25 - 25 mg⎪O: 1-5mins⎪D: 4-6hrs

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ANTIEMETICS

Dose, Onset, Duration:
Ondansetron

Zofran

A

4mg⎪O: 10mins⎪D: 4-9hrs

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ANTIEMETICS

Dose, Onset, Duration:
Dexamethasone

Decadron

A

4mg⎪O: 10-30mins⎪D: 2-10hrs

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ANTIEMETICS

Dose, Onset, Duration:
Metoclopramide

Reglan

A

10-20mg⎪O: 10mins⎪D: 2hrs

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ANTIEMETICS

Dose, Onset, Duration:
Scopolamine

A

Patch⎪O: 2-4hrs⎪D: 72hrs

Non-hairy area - dont touch eyes after handling –> can cause mydriasis.

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ANTIEMETICS

Dose, Onset, Duration:
Propofol

Diprivan

A

Antiemetic Dose
10-15mg IV followed by 10mcg/kg/min

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49
Q

List some PONV risk factors.

A

Female, <40yrs, Hx of PONV or Motion Sickness, vertigo, non-smokers

Surgeries: Laparotomy, Laparoscopy, Major Breast, Strabismus, Intraocular, Middle Ear, Tonsils, Adenoids, Neuro (intracranial), Gynecologic, Testicular, Scrotum, Kidney stones

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50
Q

If I have 0 PONV risk factors, what is the chance I will have PONV?

A

10%

This requires NO prophylactic drugs.

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51
Q

If I have 3 PONV risk factors, what is the chance I will have PONV?
What drugs will you treat your patient with?

A

> 60% chance.
Give at least 3 treament drugs: 5HT blocker, steroid, propofol + TIVA??

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52
Q

My patient requires 2 pre-treatment drugs for PONV; I gave zofran and decadron before her surgery.

How many risk factors do you think she has?
What are her chances of developing PONV based on this info?

A

2 risk factors = 40% chance of developing PONV

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53
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My chance of PONV is 20%.

How many risk factors do I have?
What drug(s) will you give me?

A

I have 1 risk factor and you should give me a 5HT-blocker like zofran :)

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54
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NON OPIOID ANALGESICS

Dose & daily MAX dose.
Acetaminophen

Ofirmev

A

1000mg q 4-6hr
MAX: 3-4g qd

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NON OPIOID ANALGESICS

Dose & daily MAX dose.
Ketorlac

Toradol

A

15-30mg q6h
Max: 60-120mg qd

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NON OPIOID ANALGESICS

1x Dose & daily MAX dose.
Ibuprofen

Caldor

A

200-800mg q6h
Max: 3200mg qd

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57
Q

List some symptoms of LAST.

Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity

A
  • Analgesia, lightheadedness
  • tinnitis
  • tongue/circumoral numbness
  • tingling of mouth, funny/metallic taste
  • SZ, LOC
  • respiratory arrest, cardiovascular arrest.
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58
Q

Explain the lipid rescue for LAST.

A

In addition to CPR -
* BOLUS 20% intralipids 1.5mL/kg over 1min
* ⇒ Infusion 0.25mL/kg/min
* Circulate lipids w/ CPR
* Repeat bolus q3-5 mins UP TO 3ml/kg total dose until ROSC.
* ⬆ infusion to 0.5mL/kg/min if BP declines - continue infusion until hemodynamically stable.

*MAX DOSE: 8ml/kg

If you dont have 20% lipids immediately handy - give what you have until you obtain the 20%.

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59
Q

List the formula for Celcius ⇉ Farenheit

A

°F = [(9/5) x °C) + 32]

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Q

If my patient’s temp is 96.8°F, what is it in °C?
94°F?

A

96.8ºF ⇉ 36°C
94ºF ⇉ 34.5°C

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Q

What is the formula for Farenheit ⇉ Celcius?

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°C = [(5/9) x (°F - 32)]

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Q

If my patients temp is 38°C, what is it in °F?
40°C?

A

38°C ⇉ 100 °F
40°C ⇉ 104 °F

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Q

A nice pattern to help do quick temp conversions.

A
  1. If you start at 95°F - celcius is 35.
  2. As you increase in 0.9°F, each °C goes up by 0.5°
    :)
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AIRWAY CLASSIFICATION

Describe a Mallampati 1.

A

PUSH
Pillars, Uvula, Soft/Hard Palate, and fauces

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AIRWAY CLASSIFICATION

Describe a Mallampati 2.

A

USH
Uvula, Soft/Hard Palate, and fauces

66
Q

AIRWAY CLASSIFICATION

Describe a Mallampati 3.

A

uSH
Base of uvula, Soft/Hard Palate

67
Q

AIRWAY CLASSIFICATION

Describe a Mallampati 4.

A

H
Hard Palate only

68
Q

AIRWAY CLASSIFICATION

List the Cormack-Lehane view grade: Full view of entire glottic opening.

69
Q

AIRWAY CLASSIFICATION

List the Cormack-Lehane view grade:
Neither glottis nor epiglottis seen.

70
Q

AIRWAY CLASSIFICATION

List the Cormack-Lehane view grade:
Only epiglottis seen.

71
Q

AIRWAY CLASSIFICATION

List the Cormack-Lehane view grade:
Only posterior portion of glottic opening.

72
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ASA Class

A patient with an ASA I would exhibit what?

A

Normal healthy patient

73
Q

ASA Class

A patient with an ASA II would exhibit what?

A

Mild systemic disease (no functional limitations)

74
Q

ASA Class

A patient with an ASA III would exhibit what?

A

Severe systemic disease (some functional limitations)

75
Q

ASA Class

A patient with an ASA IV would exhibit what?

A

Severe systemic disease with constant threat to life

76
Q

ASA Class

A patient with an ASA V would exhibit what?

A

Moribund (near death) patient not expected to survive without surgery

77
Q

ASA Class

A patient with an ASA VI would exhibit what?

A

Brain dead patient, organs procured

78
Q

List the normal blood gas values:
pH
PaO₂
PaCO₂

A

pH: 7.35-7.45
PaO₂: 90-100
PaCO₂: 35-45

79
Q

List the normal blood gas values:
HCO₃⁻
BE
SaO₂

A

HCO₃⁻: 22-26
BE: -2 to 2
SaO₂: 95-98%

80
Q

Formula for VO₂

A

10 x kg(3/4) = VO₂

81
Q

Formula for VCO₂

A

8 x kg(3/4) = VCO₂

82
Q

What does this formula describe?

[FiO₂ x (Pb - PH₂O)] - PaCO₂ / 0.8

A

Alveoar Gas/Air Equation

https://youtu.be/vrjK4gxa-48

83
Q

Formula for arterial O₂ content/dL

A

(Hgb x 1.34 x SaO₂) + (PaO₂ x 0.003)

84
Q

PBW (predicted body weight) equation for a male.

A

50 + 0.91(cm height - 152.4)kg = male PBW

PBW is used to determine your tidal volume (5 - 8cc/kg).

85
Q

PBW (predicted body weight) equation for a female

A

45.5 + 0.91 (cm height -152.4)kg = female PBW.

PBW is used to determine your tidal volume (5 - 8cc/kg).

86
Q

Formula for MAP.

What is the normal adult range?

A

[SBP + (2xDBP) / 3]
or
[DBP + 1/3(SBP-DBP)]

Normal range: 70-105mmHg

87
Q

Normal CO

88
Q

Formula for CI

Normal range for CI?

A

(CO / BSA)

2.5 - 4 L/min

89
Q

Normal CVP range?

90
Q

Normal PCWP?

What does PCWP measure?

A

8-12 mmHg

Helps measures LA pressure, along with L heart function (mitral valves & LV filling pressure).

91
Q

Normal PVR?
(pulmonary vascular resistance)

A

50 - 350 dynes/cm/sec⁻⁵

92
Q

Normal SVR?

A

700 - 1400 dynes/cm/sec⁻⁵

93
Q

Normal EF?

94
Q

Normal mPAP? sPAP? dPAP?

A

mPAP: ~15mmHg
sPAP: 15-30 mmHg
dPAP: 5-15 mmHg

95
Q

Formula for Shock Index

A

(HR / SBP)

> 1 = increased M&M & chance of Mass Transfusion protocol (MTP)

96
Q

EBV of premature infant

97
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EBV of full-term infant

98
Q

EBV of infant - 12mo

99
Q

EBV of male adult/child

100
Q

EBV of female adult/child

101
Q

EBV of morbid obese (BMI >40)

102
Q

Allowable blood loss (ABL) formula

A

[(EBL x initial Hct) - (EBV x Hct allowable)] x3

Hct allowable = 30%

103
Q

Fluid Replacement Equivalent

Crystalloids

A

3ml / 1ml EBL

104
Q

Fluid Replacement Equivalent

Colloids

A

1ml / 1ml EBL

105
Q

Fluid Replacement Equivalent

Whole Blood

A

1ml / 1ml EBL

*same as colloids

106
Q

Fluid Replacement Equivalent

PRBC

A

0.5ml / 1ml EBL

PRBC Hct = 70%

107
Q

Fluid Replacement Equivalent

How much EBL is in a fully soaked 4x4 gauze? Raytech?

A

4x4 ≈ 10 mL
Raytech ≈ 20 mL

108
Q

Fluid Replacement Equivalent

How much EBL is in a fully soaked ‘lap’ sponge?

109
Q

What is the 4-2-1 rule for maintenance fluids?

A

1st 10kg = 4cc/kg/hr
2nd 10kg = 2cc/kg/hr
Every kg >20 = 1cc/kg/hr

110
Q

How do you accomodate for an NPO deficit with maintenance fluids?

A

(maintenance rate x #hrs NPO)

111
Q

What are the estimated evaporated losses?
(minimal, moderate, severe)

A

Minimal = 0 - 2 mL/kg/hr
Moderate = 2 - 4 mL/kg/hr
Severe = 4 - 8 mL/kg/hr

112
Q

BMI formula(s)

A

1in = 0.025meters

113
Q

Healthy BMI range

114
Q

Overweight BMI

115
Q

Obese BMI

116
Q

Morbidly obese BMI

117
Q

Super morbidly obese

118
Q

List the IBW formulas.
(male, female)

A

Male: (cm Ht - 100)=kg
Female (cm Ht - 105)=kg

1in = 2.5cm

119
Q

Dose of ephedrine for HoTN?
Main receptor(s)?

A

5mg
⍺ & β agonist

[common] = 5mg/mL

120
Q

Dose of Neosynephrine for HoTN?
Main receptor(s)?

A

100mcg
⍺ agonist

[common] = 10mg/mL

121
Q

Labetalol dose for HTN?
Main receptor?

A

5mg
β (and ⍺) antagonist

[common] = 5m/mL

122
Q

Esmolol dose for HTN?
Main receptor?

A

10mg
β1 antagonist

[common] = 10mg/mL

123
Q

Hydralazine dose?
Main receptor?

A

5mg
Directly vasodilates on the smooth muscle of the arterioles.

[common] =20mg/mL

124
Q

LABS

Hct (male, female)

A

male: 42-52 g/dL
female: 37-47 g/dL

125
Q

LABS

Hgb (male, female)

A

male: 14-18 g/dL
female: 13-16 g/dL

126
Q

LABS

WBCs

A

4k-11k microL

127
Q

LABS

Plts

A

150k-450k microL

128
Q

LABS

K+

A

3.5-5 mEq/L

129
Q

LABS

Mg

A

1.5-2.5 mEq/L

130
Q

LABS

Ca++

A

8.5-10.5 mg/dL

131
Q

LABS

iCa++

A

4.8 - 5.3 mg/dL (easy to remember bc it’s 1/2 of normal Ca++ level)
or
1.1 - 1.3 mmol/L (used often)

132
Q

LABS

Phos

A

1.8 - 2.6 mEq/L

133
Q

LABS

Cl-

A

100-108 mEq/L

134
Q

LABS

BUN
&
Creatinine

A

BUN: 10-20 mg/dL
Creatinine: 0.6-1.3 mg/dL

135
Q

LABS

Albumin

A

3.5-5.5 g/dL

136
Q

LABS

PT

A

11-14 sec

WEPT (warfarin, extrinsic, PT level)

137
Q

LABS

INR

A

1

Normal INR on Warfarin: 2-3

138
Q

LABS

PTT

A

21-34 sec

On heparin = varies (~60-100 secs) depending on your coag goals!

139
Q

LABS

ACT

Activating Clotting Time

A

80-120 secs

> 160-180sec for ECMO

> 400sec for CPB

Used for large heparin doses.

140
Q

LABS

FSP

Fibrin Split Products

A

<10 µ/dL

Fragments from dissolved clots. Used often for DIC

141
Q

LABS

Fibrinogen

A

160-450 mg/dL

(the netting that covers the clot)

142
Q

LABS

Plasminogen

A

62-130%

Plasminogen makes Plasmin. Plasmin degrades fibrin (or clots)

143
Q

LABS

FDP

Fibrin Degredation Products

A

<10 µ/mL

basically FSP but resulted in different units.

144
Q

LABS

D-Dimer

A

<250 ng/dL

Only detectable if you are currently breaking down lots of clots.

145
Q

LABS

TSH
T3
T4

A

TSH: 0.4 µ units/mL
T3: 90 -230 ng/dL
T4: 13 - 15 µ/dL

Control metabolism, temp, mood, weight, neuro fxn, & muscle strength.

T3 = MORE active, 7%, majority made in cells.
T4 = main circulating thyroid hormone, 93%, can be converted to T3 using iodinase.

146
Q

LABS

AST
ALT

A

<35 IU/L

Liver function - ALT more specfic to liver, AST involves other organs including the liver.

147
Q

LABS

Fill in the blanks for the lab model:

148
Q

LABS

Fill in the blanks:

149
Q

LABS

Fill in the blanks:

150
Q

List triggers for MH.

A

Volatile Anesthetics & SCh

151
Q

List signs of MH crisis

A
  • tachycardia, tachypnea
  • rapidly increasing ETCO2
  • muscle rigidity, masseter spasm
  • hyperthermia
  • skin mottling
152
Q

List the treatment regimen for MH.

A
  1. STOP THE TRIGGER
  2. 100% O₂ hyperventilation
  3. Dantrolene 2.5mg/kg IV (repeat 5-10mins; MAX 10mg/kg)
  4. Actively cool pt
  5. correct hyperkalmia and metabolic acidosis
  6. Monitor labs and maintain UO >2cc/kg/hr (hydration, mannitol, lasix) watch for rhabdo
153
Q

What is the dose of Dantrolene for MH?

A

2.5mg/kg IV (repeat q5-10mins prn)

MAX 10mg/kg

154
Q

PEDI ETT

How can you determine the ETT length?

A

(Tube size x 3)

155
Q

PEDI ETT

List the ETT sizes:
Preemies (≤ 1kg)
Preemies (1-2.5kg)
Term Neonate

A

2.5
3
3.0 - 3.5

156
Q

PEDI ETT

List the ETT sizes:
6mo-1yr
1-2yr

A

3.5 - 4.0
4.0 - 4.5

157
Q

ETT SIZING

How do you determine ETT size for >2yrs?

A

[(age + 16) / 4]
or
[(age / 4) + 4]

158
Q

PEDI LMA SIZES

List the size & max cuff air volume:
0-5kg
5-10kg
10-20kg
20-30kg
>30kg
Adult

A

1 (4cc)
1.5 (7cc)
2 (10cc)
2.5 (14cc)
3 (20cc)
4 (30cc)

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