Preoperative assessment and planning Flashcards
1
Q
During oropharyngeal exam, not being able to see which structure would not portend most difficult DL?
A
hard palate
2
Q
If a pt in preop is suspected of having TB (elective case) what csould you do?
A
delay until pt is not infectionus (3 negative sputum smears)
3
Q
Pt suspected of TB, but surgery cannot be delayed?
A
limit # of personnel. high risk procedures in negative pressure room. Transport pt with N95on. Staff should wear N95
High efficiency air filter in anesthesia circuit btw y connector and mask, ett or lma
4
Q
What is the lower threshold for platelet transfusion?
A
70,000
