preoperative medicine and anaesthesia Flashcards
1
Q
is clopidogrel stopped pre-operatively?
A
yes
2
Q
why are NSAIDs stopped perioperatively?
A
because they increase the risk of AKI
3
Q
is warfarin stopped pre-operatively?
A
yes it is stopped 5 days before surgery and if they are high risk patients consider bridging therapy
4
Q
which anaesthetic is used for haemodynamically unstable pts and why?
A
ketamine
because it preserves BP and it does not cause cardiosuppression
5
Q
which anaesthetic is used for pts who have a high risk of post op vomiting and why?
A
propofol
because it is an anti emetic
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