Pre Operative Preparation Flashcards
1
Q
What 2 investigations are done before major operations
A
Full blood counts and, Urea’s and Electrolytes (U&E)
2
Q
What investigation is done for patients over 65?
A
ECG
3
Q
What investigation is done for COPD patients and such
A
Chest radiographs
4
Q
What is airway assessment?
A
Ensuring the ability to intubate the trachea
5
Q
What is the Mallampati test
A
Patient sits infront of doctor and protrudes their tongue with their mouth open
6
Q
Explain the Mallampati grading
A
From grades 1 to 4
7
Q
Explain Mallampati grades 1 and 2?
A
Fauces, soft palate, and uvula seen. That’s grade 1, 2 is the same except with “some part” of the uvula being seen
8
Q
Explain Mallampati grades 3-4
A
In 3 only soft palate is seen, in 4, the hard palate.
