Principles of Anesthesia Flashcards
Anticholinergic Syndrome
[signs and symptoms]
tachycardia, mydriasis, dry mouth, delirium
Cholinergic Syndrome
[signs and symptoms]
bradycardia miosis, salivation, confusion
In a newborn, access to the vena cava can be gained by passage of a catheter through the _____
ductus venosus
Patient with previous MI is schedule for a cardiac surgery, when would this patient be at highest risk for another myocardial infarction?
3 day post-op
a change in [HCO3-] of 10 mEq/L from 24 will results in ____ pH units in the same direction
0.15
Pulmonary artery wedge pressure increases with sudden V waves appearing on monitor
What drug should be given?
Nitroglycerin
Indicates ischemia of posterior wall of LV leading to a prolapse of the mitral valve
PaCO2 will decrease about ___ mmHg for every 1 mEq/L decrease in [HCO3-] below 24
1
1mmHg change in PaCO2 from 40mmHg results in ____ unit change in pH in the opposite direction
0.008
0.9% NaCl
[components]
154 Na and 154 Cl
0.9% NaCl
[osmolality]
308
(isotonic)
1 oC changes CBF ____
5 - 7%
Recommendations for preoperative 12-lead EKG
Recommended for patients who:
- exhibit at least 1 clinical risk factor who are undergoing vascular surgery
- known CHD, PAD, or cerebrovascular disease undergoing intermediate-risk surgery
14G IV Catheter
[flow rate]
240 mL/min
16G IV Catheter
[flow rate]
180 mL/min
18G IV Catheter
[flow rate]
90 mL/min
1:200,000 mixture of epi corresponds to how much?
5 mcg/mL
1st Degree AV Block
[EKG characteristics]
PR conduction greater than 0.2 seconds
2-Chloroprocaine
[maximum dose]
12 mg/kg
20 mg Cortisol equals _____ Solu-Medrol
4 mg
20G IV Catheter
[flow rate]
60 mL/min
20mg Cortisol equals _____ Decadron
0.75 mg
22G IV Catheter
[flow rate]
36 mL/min
24G IV Catheter
[flow rate]
20 mL/min
5% Albumin
[osmolality]
300
(isotonic)
50 mg of Prednisone equals ______ Decadron
7.5 mg
a decrease in pH of 0.1 unit will result in ____ [K+] of ____ mEq/L
increase of 0.6 mEq/L
A-line
[cannulation site causing the most thrombi]
axillary
Abciximab
[drug class]
Glycoprotien IIa/IIIb inhibitor
Achalasia
[definition]
failure of smooth muscle to relax which can cause sphinters to remain closed
- achalasia of the rectum is Hirschsprung’s disease
Acromegaly
[airway considerations]
narrow upper airways
(will require smaller ETT)
acute hepatitis
[volatile agents of choice]
isoflurane and sevoflurane
- presevation of hepatic blood flow and oxygen delivery
Acute Kidney Injury
[risk factors (9)]
- age > 65
- male
- active CHF
- ascites
- hypertension
- emergency surgery
- intraperitoneal surgery
- renal insufficiency
- diabetes
acute vs recent MI
[time span]
acute within 7 days
recent within 30 days
Addison’s Disease
[anesthetic considerations]
adequate steroid replacement therapy perioperatively
Addison’s Disease
[etiology]
glucocorticoid deficiency
(primary adrenal insufficiency)
Addison’s Disease
[symptoms]
hyponatremia and hyperkalemia
hypotension
metabolic acidosis
Adenosine
[drug interactions]
- Dipyrdiamole
- needs smaller dose of Adenosine
- competitive antagonists
- caffeine, theophylline, amrinone
ADP inhiibtor
[example]
clopidogrel (plavix)
Adrenal Cortex
[secretions]
androgens, mineralcorticoids, and glucocortocoids
Adrenal Cortex
[hormones]
aldosterone, cortisol, androgens
Adrenal Medulla
[secretion]
catecholamines
(primarily epinephrine)
Adrenal Medulla
[hormones]
epinephrine and norepinephrine
Advantage of Milrinone over Amrinone for long term use?
thrombocytopenia
- Amrinone produces clinically significant thrombocytopenia, especially after prolonged use
Agents
[mL of vapor in each mL of liquid]
about 200 mL
iso < sevo < des
Albumin
[normal values]
3.5 - 5.5 g/dL
Allodynia
[definition]
pain caused by a stimulus that does not normally provoke pain
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
[etiology]
rapidly progressive disorder of upper and lower motor neurons
Alveolar Gas Equation solving for PaO2
PaO2 = (PB - 47)*FiO2 - (PaCO2/R)
Alveolar O2 Tension (PAO2)
[equation]
PAO2 = PiO2 - (PaCO2 / RQ)
- can estimate by multiplying FiO2 by 6
amphetamines
[effect on MAC]
acute use increases MAC, chronic decreases MAC
Amrinone
[drug class]
phosphodiesterase III inhibitor
Amrinone
[uses and effects]
positive inotropic and vasodilatory
no anti-dysrhythmic effects
Anaphylaxis
[blood test]
Tryptase
- neutral protease released from mast cells during analphyalctic, but not anaphylactoid reactions
- should be measured within 1 - 2 hours
Anatomic Dead Space
[approximation per kg]
2 mL/kg
Anion Gap
[normal value]
12 mEq/L +/- 4
Anion Gap
[equation]
Na+ - (HCO3- + Cl-)
Anion Gap
[normal values]
7 - 16 mEq/L
Ankle Block
[nerves]
deep and superficial peroneal
saphenous
posterior tibial
sural
Anterior Pituitary
[hormones]
ACTH, FSH, GH, LH, prolactin, and TSH
Anti-arrhythmic most likely to cause thyroid problems
Amiodarone
- chemical structure similar to thyroxine
Anti-Platelets
[3 classes]
COX inhibitors
Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors
ADP inhibitor
Antibiotics
[which increase neuromuscular blockade]
aminoglycosides (strepto-, genta-)
lincosamides (clindamycin)
Anticholinesterase
[which agent crosses BBB]
physostigmine
Anticoagulants
[4 classes]
direct thrombin inhibitors
indirect thrombin inhibitors
vitamin K reductase inhibitor
direct Xa inhibitor
antithrombin III
[origin of synthesis]
liver
Aortic Regurge
[treatment]
diuretics and afterload reduction
(ACE inhibitors)
Aortic Regurge
[anesthetic goals]
maintian normal to high HR
- bradycardia and increases in SVR increase regurgitant volume
- tachycardia can contribute to myocardial ischemia
Aortic Regurge
[arterial waveform]
bisferiens pulse
Aortic Regurge
[drugs to avoid]
those that increase SVR
(phenylephrine)
Aortic Regurge
[monitoring signs]
large v waves on CVP waveform
and
pulsus bisferiens
Aortic Regurge
[pathophysiology]
left ventricular eccentric hypertrophy
largest end-diastolic volumes of any heart disease
Aortic Regurgitation
[arterial waveform]
bisferiens pulse
Aortic Stenosis
[anesthetic goals]
maintain heart rate and vascular resistance with normal to increased preload and afterload
- avoid bradycardia
- cardiac output is very rate dependent
aortic stenosis
[loss of atrial systole]
can precipitate congestive heart failure or hypotension
Aortic Stenosis
[neuraxial anesthesia]
relatively contraindicated
(epidural preferable to spinals)
Aortic Stenosis
[severe transvalvular gradient]
above 40 mmHg
Aortic Stenosis
[arterial waveform]
pulsus tardus and pulsus parvus
(delayed pulse wave with a diminished upstroke)
Aortic Stenosis
[effects on myocardial supply/demand]
increases demand because of hypertrophy
decreases supply due to increased systolic pressures
Aortic Stenosis
[peak velocities on an echo]
greater than 4.5 m/sec indicate severe aortic stenosis
Aortic Stenosis
[triad of symptoms]
dyspnea, angina, and syncope
Aortocaval Compression
[first occurance during pregnancy]
18 - 20 weeks gestation
Apnea-Hypopnea Index
[definition]
quantifies the number of apnea episodes that occur per hour
- apnea defined by periods of 10 seconds or more
Aprepitant
[other effects]
anxiolytic and antidepressant
aPTT
[factor(s) tested]
VIII and IX
aPTT
[normal values]
20 - 40 sec
Alternative to heparin for cardiopulmonary bypass
Argatroban
Argatroban
[mechanism of action]
direct thrombin inhibitor
Arterial Oxygen Tension
[approximation]
120 - Age/3
Artery of Adamkiewicz
[damage results]
ischemia for lower 2/3 of spinal cord causing paraplegia
Artery of Adamkiewicz
[origin]
T9 - T12
Ascites
[fluid replacement]
following removal of ascitic fluid, aggressive intravenous fluid replacement is often necessary to prevent profound hypotension and kidney failure
Ascities
[pathophysiology]
- Portal Hypertension
- increases hydrostatic pressure and favors transudation of lfuid across the intestine into peritoneal cavity
- hypoalbuminemia
- decreases plasma oncotic pressure and favors fluid transudation
- seepage of protein-rich lymphatic fluid
- renal sodium and water retention
Difference between Atracurium and Cisatracurium
Atracurium causes histamine release
Atrial Septal Defects
[anesthetic goals]
aovid large increases in SVR
Atrial Septal Defects
[common associated problems]
congestive heart failure and pulmonary hypertension
Atrial Septal Defects
[common location]
fossa ovalis
Autonomic Hyperreflexia
[temporary anesthetic prevention]
regional or deep general anesthesia
Autonomic Reflexia
[pathophysiology]
stimulation below injury leads to vasoconstriction below transection and a baroreceptor-mediated reflex bradycardia and vasodilation above transection
B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)
[biomaker of which organ?]
heart
Balloon Angioplasty
[delay for surgery]
14 days
Bare-Metal Stent
[delay for surgery]
30 - 45 days
baroreceptor reflex
[effects of volatile agents]
depress normal response
- isoflurane and desflurane seem to have less effect
Baroreceptor Reflex
[response]
baroreceptors
[aortic arch innervation]
innervated by aortic nerve which then combines with the vagus nerve
baroreceptors
[locations]
carotid sinus and aortic arch
baroreceptors
[carotid MAP range]
80 - 160 mmHg
baroreceptors
[carotid sinus innervation]
sinus nerve of Hering
(branch of the glossopharyngeal nerve)
Bathmotropy
[definition]
muscular excitation in response to a stimulus
Beckwith-Wiedemann
[common features]
- macroglossia
- macrosomia
- omphalocele
- hypoglycemia
- large fontanelles
Beta-2 Agonist
[mechanism of action]
increases cAMP
Beta-2 Antagonists
[effects]
bronchoconstriction and peripheral vasoconstrction
- inhibits insulin release and glycogenolysis
Bivalirudin
(angiomax)
[uses]
anticoagulant for CPB in patients with HIT type III
Bleomycin
[adverse effet]
pulmonary fibrosis
“Bone Cement Implantation Syndrome”
[symptoms]
hypotension
arrhythmias
hypoxia (from pulmonary hypertension leading to right-to-left shunting)
Which portion of the upper extremity is NOT innervated by the brachial plexus?
posterior medial portion
Bradycardia seen in pediatrics due to Sux is caused by what mechanism?
muscarinic stimulations at the sinus node
bronchiectasis
[common cause]
recurrent bronchial infections
Bupivacaine
[maximum dose]
3 mg/kg
C5 Isoenzyme Variant
[key concepts]
increased plasma cholinesterase
shorter duration of succinylcholine
Ca2+ ionized
[normal values]
4.65 - 5.28 mg/dL
Ca2+ total
[normal values]
8.5 - 10.5 mg/dL
Calcitonin
[effect on kidney]
decreases reabsorption of calcium and phosphate
Calcitonin
[effect on bone]
inhibits osteoclastic reabsorption
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
[mechanism of action]
inhibiots HCO3- and Na+ reabsorption
Carcinoid Syndrome
[clinical manifestations]
bronchospasm
dramatic swings in blood pressure
supraventricular arrhythmias
- “carcinoid syndrome is associated with right-sided heart disease caused by valvular and myocardial plaque formation, and, in some cases, implantation of tumors on the tricuspid and pulmonary valves”
Carcinoid Syndrome
[etiology]
secretion of vasoactive substances from an enteroepinephrine tumor (carcinoid)
Carcinoid Syndrome
[principal mediators]
serotonin
kallikren
histamine
Cardiac Action Potential
[phase 0 - cellular ion movement]
Na+ entry and decreased K+ permeability
Cardiac Action Potential
[phase 0 - event]
activation of voltage-gated Na+ channels
Cardiac Action Potential
[phase 1 - cellular ion movement]
K+ out
Cardiac Action Potential
[phase 1 - event]
inactivation of Na+ channels
transient increase in K+ permeability
Cardiac Action Potential
[phase 2 - cellular ion movement]
Ca2+ entry
Cardiac Action Potential
[phase 2 - event]
activation of slow Ca2+ channels
Cardiac Action Potential
[phase 3 - cellular ion movement]
K+ out
Cardiac Action Potential
[phase 3 - event]
inactivation of Ca2+ channels
increased permeability to K+
Cardiac Action Potential
[phase 4 - cellular ion movement]
K+ and Ca2+ in
Na+ out
Cardiac Action Potential
[phase 4 - event]
normal permeability restored
intrinsic leak of Ca2+ into cells
Cardiac Output
[changes in obesity]
increases about 100 mL/min for every kg of weight
- due to ventricular dilation and increased stroke volume as resting HR are not generally increased
Cardiac Output
[Fick’s Equation]
(CaO2 - CvO2) * 10
- VO2 can be approximated by 4 mL/kg
- CO2 = (1.36*Hb*SaO2) + (0.003*PaO2)
(6) Cardiac Risk Factors
(prediction of cardiac risk of non-cardiac surgery)
- high-risk surgery
- ischemic heart disease
- congestive heart failure
- cerebrovascular disease
- diabetic insulin therapy
- creatinine > 2 mg/dL
Cardiac Surgery
[post-operative hypertension cause]
possible denervation of carotid baroreceptors
- denervation of carotid body blunts the ventilatory response to hypoxemia
Cardiac sympathetic fibers
[origin]
T1 - T4
- travel to the heart through cervical (stellate) ganglia and from the ganglia as cardiac nerves
cardiac tamponade
[arterial waveform]
pulsus paradoxus
(exaggerated inspiratory decline in systolic BP)
Cardiac Tamponade
[arterial wave form]
pulsus paradoxus
Cardiac Tamponade
[CVP waveform]
loss of y-descent
may also have an accentuated x-descent
Cardiac Tamponade
[definition]
accumulation of fluid in pericardial space
Cardiac Tamponade
[hemodynamic features]
decreased cardiac output and stroke volume
increase in CVP
Cardiac Tamponade
[signs and symptoms]
tachycardia
sudden hypotension
jugular venous distention
muffled heart shounds
pulsus paradoxus
Cardiac Tamponade
[ventilation]
must maintain spontaneous ventilation
- positive pressure ventilation can further reduce preload, causing hypotension and possible cardiac arrest
Cardiac Tamponde
[hemodynamic goals]
increased preload, afterload, and HR
Cardiopulmonary Bypass
[signs of incorrect positioning of aortic cannula]
unilateral facial blanching
Cardiopulmonary Bypass
[signs of incorrect positioning of venous cannula]
facial edema
(bulging sclera)
Catecholamines
[activate which receptors?]
adrenergic
Central Chemoreceptors
[mechanism of action]
respond to changes in CSF [H+]
Central Line
[location with lowest risk of infection]
subclavian vein
Central Line
[risks of left IJ not seen in right cannulation]
damage to thoracic duct
- left IJ also has a more direct and less winding path to the superior vena cava
Central Pontine Myelinolysis
[cause]
rapid correction of hyponatremia
Cerebral Autoregulation
[CPP range]
50 - 150 mmHg
Cerebral Autoregulation
[definition]
intrinsic capability of the cerebral vasculature to adjust its resistance to maintain CBF constant over a wide range of MAPs
cerebral blood flow
[autoregulation during ischemia]
no autoregulation, flow directly dependent upon CPP
Cerebral Blood Flow
[correlation to PaCO2]
directly proportional between 20 - 80 mmHg
Cerebral Blood Flow
[effect by temperature]
5% per 1oC in temperature
Cerebral Blood Flow
[Normal range]
50 mL/100g/min
Cerebral Blood Flow
[rate at which EEG becomes isoelectric]
less than 15 mL/100g/min
cerebral blood flow
[rate at which ischemia appears on EEG]
less than 22 mL/100g/min
Cerebral Blood Flow
by what percentage does CBF change for each mmHg increase in PaCO2?
2%
Cerebral Blood Flow
[autoregulation]
maintained between MAPs of 60 - 160 mmHg
Cerebral Mass Lesions
[induction technique]
Propofol with hyperventilation
Cerebral Metablic Rate
[change for each 1oC decrease]
6%
Cerebral Metabolic Rate
[normal rate]
3 mL/100g/min
(50 mL/min)
Cerebral Oxygen Consumption
[normal rate]
3 mL/100g/min
- greatest in the grey matter of the cerebral cortex, generally parallels electrical activity
Cerebral Oxygen Delivery
[optimal hematocrit]
30%
Cerebral Perfusion Pressure
[autoregulation]
decreases in CPP result in cerebral vasodilation
Cerebral Perfusion Pressure
[at what pressures can disrupt the BBB}
150 - 160 mmHg
- may result in cerebral edema and hemorrhage
Cerebral Perfusion Pressure
[normal range]
80 - 100 mmHg
Cerebral Perfusion Pressure
[equation]
MAP - ICP
(or -CVP if greater than ICP)
Cerebral Perfusion Pressure
[normal range]
80 - 100 mmHg
Cerebral Protection
[hypothermia]
decreases both basal and electrical metabolic requirements throughout the brain
Cerebral Salt Wasting Syndrome
[triad of symptoms]
hyponatremia
volume contraction
high sodium content in urine
Cerebral Salt Wasting Syndrome
[treatment]
isotonic or hypertonic saline
Cerebrospinal Fluid
[pathway through ventricles]
lateral ventricles
[foramina of Monro]
third ventricle
[cerebral aquedcut of Sylvius]
fourth ventricle
[foramen of Magendie]
lateral apertures of fourth ventricle
[foramina of Luschka]
cerebellomedullary cistern
Chronic Bronchitis
[definition]
productive cough for 3 consecutve months for at least 2 years
Chvostek’s Sign
[definition]
painful twitching of the facial musculature following tapping of facial nerve
- result of hypocalcemia
Cirrhosis
[coagulopathies]
hyperfibrinolysis
Cirrhosis
[physiologic changes]
increased cardiac output
low peripheral vascular resistance
increased intravascular volume
- avoid vasodilators (milrinone)
Clonidine
[drug class]
alpha-2 agonist
Clopidogrel
[antidote]
platelets
Clopidogrel
[delay of surgery]
5 - 10 days
Clopidogrel
[mechanism of action]
ADP receptor blocker
(adenosine diphosphate)
Closing of the tricuspid valve is represented by what on the CVP?
C wave
Clotting Factors
[which has the shortest half-life]
Factor VII
- first factor to become deficient in patients with severe hepatic failure, warfarin therapy, and vitamin K deficiency
- PT is most sensitive to decreases in factor VII
CO poisoning
[half-life in HBO]
15 - 30 minutes
CO poisoning
[half-life on room air]
4 - 6 hours
CO poisoning
[half-life with 100% oxygen]
1 hour
Which gas is most soluble in water?
(CO2,N2, O2, air)
CO2
CO2
[tank color]
gray
Coagulation Factors
[factors not produced by the liver]
VIII and von Willebrand
Coagulation Factors
[vitamin K dependent]
prothrombin (factor II), and factors VII, IX, and X
Coagulation Test Abnormalities
[Factor VII deficiency]
increased PT
Coagulation Test Abnormalities
[Hemophilia]
increased PTT
Coagulation Test Abnormalities
[heparin therapy]
greatly increased PTT
increased PT
Coagulation Test Abnormalities
[vitamin K deficiency]
greatly increased PT
increased PTT
Cocaine
[which induction drugs should be avoided]
ketamine and pancuronium
potentiate cardiovascular toxicity
Codeine
[metabolism]
enzyme CYP2D6
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
[difference between I and II]
Type II has a known etiology
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
[features]
burning and continuous pain
cool, red, clammy skin
hair loss
atrophy and osteoporosis
Compression Factor
[definition]
part of the tidal volume produced by a mechanical ventilator that is prevented from reaching a patient by compression of the gas and expansion of the flexible tubing in the equipment.
usually 3-5 mL/cmH2O
Compression Factor
[equation]
[(MVdelivered - MVmeasured) / RR )] divided by PIP
Conn’s Syndrome
[clinical features]
hyperaldosteronism
hypertension and low blood potassium levels
Constrictive Pericarditis
[associated problems]
jugular venous distension
hepatomegaly
ascites
Conus Medullaris
[definition]
end of the spinal cord
Coronary Perfusion Pressure
[equation]
arterial diastolic pressure - LVEDP
Coronary Perfusion
[characteristics]
LV perfused almost entirely during diastole
RV perfused during both
Correlation of Cr to GFR
inversely proportional
Corticospinal Tract
[type of pathway]
motor
- therefore is not involved in SSEP transmission
Cranial Mass Lesions
[premedication]
avoid sedative and opioids
- risk of hypercapnia secondary to respiratory depression increasing ICP
Creatinine
[normal values]
0.6 - 1.2 mg/dL
Cricothyroid Muscle
[innervation]
external branch of the superior laryngeal
Cromolyn
[drug class]
mast cell stabilizer
Croup
[signs and symptoms]
inspiratory stridor
mild fever
age < 2 yo
rhinorrhea
“barking cough”
CSF volume is _____ to spinal level
inversely related
Cushing’s Response
[definition]
increases in BP with bradycardia due to increases in ICP
Cushing’s Response
[definition]
increased ICP resulting in increased blood pressure, irregular breathing, and bradycardia
(cushing’s triad)
Cushing’s Syndrome
[etiology]
excess glucocorticoids
Cushing’s Syndrome
[anesthetic considerations]
patients may be volume overloaded and have hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis
- careful positioning due to osteoporosis
- may require supplemental steroids
Cushing’s Syndrome
[symptoms]
muscle wasting and weakness
osteoporosis
central obesity
glucose intolerance
hypertension
Cutaneous innervation of the plantar surface
[which nerve]
posterior tibial
Guess this disorder:
premature infant that is cyanotic but is relieved by coughing
choanal atresia
Dalteparin
[delay for neuraxial anesthesia]
if low dose, for thromboprophylaxis, 12 hours
if high dose, to treat DVT, 24 hours
Dantrolene
[expected side effects]
diuresis
- formulated with mannitol to promote diuresis
- myoglobinuria accumulates in renal tubules and can cause kidney failure if urine output is not maintained
dead space
[average mL/kg]
2 mL/kg
Deadspace
[explain the difference between etCO2 and arterial PaCO2]
due to lack of gas exchange, etCO2 will be less than from an arterial blood gas
- examples:
- morbid obesity, pulmonary embolism, and COPD
Defibrillation
[joules/kg]
2 joules/kg
- second dose should be 4 joules/kg
- do not exceed 10 joules/kg or 100 joules
Defibrillators
[biphasic vs. monophasic]
biphasic require lower energy for equally effective defibrillation
Demeclocycline
[uses]
antibiotic that interferes with ADH
often used for treatment of SIADH
Dermatomes
[level of C6]
Thumb
Desflurane
[cardiovascular effects]
increased HR
decrease SVR and CI
Diabetes - Type II
[definition]
insulin resistance
Diabetes - Type I
[definition]
insulin deficiency
Diabetes Insipidus
[signs and symptoms]
hypernatremia
hyperosmolality
polyuria
urine hypoosmolality
Diabetes Insipidus
[treatment]
hypotonic saline and vasopressin
Diabetes
[triad of symptoms]
polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
[initial treatment]
isotonic fluids, potassium, and insulin infusion
- goal to decrease blood gluocse by 10%/hour
- as glucose moves intracellularly, so does potassium; therefore, monitor both levels frequently
Diastolic Dysfunction
[Pressure-Volume Loop]
heart failure with normal ejection fraction
diastolic heart failure
Diastolic Heart Failure
[definition]
failure of the left ventricle to relax during diastole
- signs and symptoms of heart failure without a decrease in ejection fraction
- problem with filling
DIC
[pathophysiology]
activation of coagulation cascade by the release of thromboplastin or by direct activation of factor XII
Digoxin
[cardiac effects]
negative chronotrope and positive inotrope
- direct inhibition of AV node
- inhibits Na/K ATPase pump leading to an increase in [Ca2+] and thereby increasing contractility
Diltiazem
[dose for irregular-narrow tachycardia]
0.25 mg/kg
Direct Thrombin Inhibitors
[examples]
argatroban
dabigatran (pradaxa)
Direct Xa inhibitor
[examples]
ribaroxiban (xarelto)
apixaban (eliquis)
Dopamine
[infusion rate]
2 - 10 mcg/kg/min
Down Syndrome
[common cardiac problems]
atrioventricular septal defects
Dromotropy
[definition]
rate of transmission of cardiac nerve impulses
Droperidol
[treatment for which disorder]
Wolff-Parkinson-White
Drug-Eluting Stent
[delay for surgery]
1 year
Duloxetine
(cymbalta)
[drug class]
selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhbitor (SNRI)
dural sac
[extends to what length]
S2
Average blood loss for vaginal delivery
400 - 500 mL
Ebstein’s Anomaly
[definition]
abnormal placement of leaflets on tricuspid valve
- congenital heart defect
- blood leaks back through the valve into the right atrium
ECT
[ways to increase seizure duration]
hyperventilation
intravenous caffeine (125-250 mg)
ECT
[contraindications]
recent myocardial infarction
recent stroke
intracranial mass
increased ICP
ECT
[seizure activity measurement without EEG]
isolated limb tournaquet
- tourniquet is inflated around one arm prior to injection of succinylchline, preventing entry of NMB and allowing observation of convulsive motor activity in that arm
Electroencephalography
[which agents produce burst suppression]
Desflurane and Sevoflurane
(> 1.2 and 1.5 MAC)
- do not produce electrical silence
Eisenmenger Syndrome
[definition]
long-standing left-to-right cardiac shunt causes pulmonary hypertension and eventually reverses the shunt to a cyanotic right-to-left shunt
Eisenmenger Syndrome
[effect on PaO2]
larger shunt fraction and therefore lower PaO2
EKG
[each large box represents how many seconds]
0.2 sec
EKG
[leads showing myocardial ischemia in circumflex coronary artery]
I and aVL
EKG
[leads showing myocardial ischemia in LAD]
V3 - V5
EKG
[leads showing myocardial ischemia in RCA]
II, III, and aVF
Elevated ICP
[preferred agent]
Sevoflurane
- preserves autoregulation of CBF and produces limited vasodilation
Elevated ICP
[ventilation strategies]
maintain PaCO2 between 30-35 mmHg
- avoid PEEP and high airway pressures
emergent patient with C7 spinal cord transection due to MVA
[anesthesia concerns]
risk of hypothermia
- lack thermoregulation below level of injury
EMLA cream
[components]
2.5% lidocaine and 2.5% prilocaine
Emphysema
[genetic cause]
alpha-antitrypsin deficiency
ephedrine
[cocaine]
avoid ephedrine in acute cocaine intoxication
(may not work in chronic users due to depleted catecholamine)
Epidural
[what makes the “snap”]
ligamentum flavum
Epiglottitis
[signs and symptoms]
inspiratory stridor
age between 2 and 6
rapid onset < 24 hours
high fever
difficulty swallowing
Epinephrine
[max dose]
5 ug/kg
Equation for amount of PRBC to increase Hct
EBV * (Hctdesired - Hctstarting) divided by Hct of PRBC
Esters
[intrathecal injection]
depends on redistribution
- CSF lacks esterase enzymes
Esters
[metabolism]
pseudocholinesterase
ESWL
[dermatome spinal level]
T6
Etiology behind SIADH, DI, and Cerebral salt wasting syndrom
- SIADH
- excessive amonts of ADH
- hyponatremia
- Diabetes Insipidus
- absent AHD or injury to hypothalamus
- hypernatremia
- Cerebral Salt Wasting
- release of brain natriuretic peptide in SAH
- hyponatremia
Etomidate
[effect on SSEPs]
increases amplitude and latency
expiratory reserve volume
[average adult value]
1100 mL
Extension of the neck can cause _____ displacement of the tube
cephalad
will go into the pharynx
Factor VIII
[how much to give]
equal to plasma volume
- example
- solve for blood volume
- knowing hematocrit is about 40%, plasma must be 60%
- multiply 0.6 x blood volume to get plasma volume
Fat Embolism Syndrome
[triad of symptoms]
dyspnea, confusion, and petechiae
(usually occurs within 72h following long-bone fracture)
FDA Pregnancy Ratings
[Class A]
controlled studies show no risk
FDA Pregnancy Ratings
[Class B]
no evidence of risk in humans
FDA Pregnancy Ratings
[Class C]
risk cannot be ruled out
FDA Pregnancy Ratings
[Class D]
positive evidence of risk
- examples: midazolam and diazepam
FDA Pregnancy Ratings
[Class X]
contraindicated in pregnancy
Femoral Nerve
[origin]
L2 - L4
Femoral Nerve
[needle stimulation]
quad contraction with patellar elevation
Fenoldopam
[similar alternative drug]
Sodim Nitroprusside
Fetal Heart Rate
[early decels]
fetal head compression causing vagal stimulation
Fetal Heart Rate
[normal range]
110 - 160 bpm
Fetal hemoglobin has a _____ affinity for O2 than does maternal Hgb
greater
Fetal Hemoglobin
[P50 at term]
18 mmHg
Maximum FiO2 that can be administered to a mother without increasing the risk of retinopathy of prematurity
- 0
* the fetal PaO2 does not increase above 60 mmHg because of the high O2 consumption of the placenta and uneven fetal blood flow distribution
FEV1/FVC
[definition]
ratio of the forced expiratory volume in the first second of exhalation to the total forced vital capacity
- effort dependent
FEV1/FVC
[normal value]
greater than 80%
Find the Left Ventricle peak pressure
peak velocity of 4 m/sec
BP of 130/80
4 * V2
4 * 42 = 64
64 * systolic pressure = peak pressure
First sign of magnesium toxicity
decreased deep tendon reflexes
Fluoxetine
(Prozac)
[considerations]
potent inhibitor of CYP2D6 enzymes
- codeine, oxycodone, and hydrocodone will not work
Fondaparinux
{arixtra)
[mechanism of action]
factor Xa antagonist
Fontan Procedure
[cardiac anomolaies]
used to treat decreases in pulmonary blood flow
Pulmonary atresia, stenosis, tricuspid atresia, and hypoplastic left heart syndrome
Fontan Procedure
[definition]
anastomosis of the right atrial appendage to the PA
Fulminant Hepatic Failure
[definition]
a. k.a. acute liver failure
* usually from viral hepatitis or a hepatotoxin
Functional Residual Capacity
[composed of which lung volumes?]
expiratory reserve and residual volume
Gastroschisis
[definition]
herniation lateral to umbilicus which is not contained in a sac
- higher risk of hypothermia and infection compared to omphalocele
GFR < 25 mL/min
[state of renal health]
overt renal failure
GFR of 30 mL/min
[current state of renal health]
moderate renal insufficiency
GFR of 40 - 60 mL/min
[state of renal health]
mild renal insufficiency
GFR
[at what age does function reach that of adult]
2 years
- 30% at birth
- 50% by 10 days of life
- 75% by 6 months
Sensory innervation to the pharyngeal walls and the tonsils
glossopharyngeal nerve
Glottis
[level in the adult vs pediatric]
pediatric C3
adult C5
Glucose
[normal value]
90 - 120 mg/dL
Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor
[examples]
abciximab
eptifibatide
tirofiban
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
[definition]
sudden onset of ascending motor paralysis, areflexia, and paresthesias
Halothane has a similar vapor pressure to which other volatile agent?
Isoflurane
Halothane
[cardiovascular changes]
no change in HR or SVR
decreased CI
Heart Failure
[compensatory mechanisms]
increased preload
activation of sympathetic nervous system
renin-angtiotensin-aldosterone system
increased release of AVP
Heart Rate
[effects on diastolie]
increases in HR reduces diastole more than systole
- impaired ventricular filling at HR > 120 beats/min
Heart Rate
[equation for normal intrinsic rate]
118 - (0.57 x age)
Heart Rate
[receptors slowing rate]
M2 cholinergic receptors
- enhanced vagal activity slows the heart rate via stimulation of M2 cholinergic receptors
Heart Transplant
[anesthetic management]
direct-acting agents
- isoproterenol or epinephrine should be readily available
Heart Transplant
[EKG]
usually two sets of P-waves
one represents the recipient’s own SA node (which is left intact) and the other representing the donor’s SA node
Heart Transplant
[innervation]
no direct autonomic influences
- absence of vagal influences causes a relatively high resting heart rate (100-120 bpm)
- myocardial ischemia is often silent
Hematocrit
[normal range]
35 - 50%
Hemoglobin Dissociation Curve
[rightward shift]
lowers O2 affinity making more oxygen available to the tissues
Hemoglobin
[average for full-term infant]
15 - 20 g/dL
can drop down to 10 g/dL at 2-3 months
Hemoglobin
[normal P50]
26 mmHg
- P50 is the PaO2 required to produce 50% saturation of hemoglobin
Hemoglobin
[normal range]
12 - 18 g/dL
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
[key concepts]
most common acquired causes of acute renal failure
- often caused by E. coli
- Triad:
- hemolytic anemia
- thrombocytopenia
- acute nephropathy
- treated with dialysis
Hemophilia A
[missing clotting factor]
factor VIII
Hemophilia A
[coagulation test]
PTT
Hemophilia B
[missing clotting factor]
IX
Heparin Resistance
[cause]
anti-thrombin III deficiency
Heparin Resistance
[treatment]
fresh frozen plasma or recombinant anti-thrombin III
Hepatorenal Syndrome
[intraoperative management]
colloid infusions rather than crystalloid
Hetastarch
[anticoagulant mechanism]
intereference of Factor VIII
- also reduces levels of vWF and availability of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa, and it can become directly incorporated into the fibrin clot
Hgb A1C
[normal values]
5.0 - 7.5 %
Primary cause of severe hypotension with high spinal
Decreased CO secondary to decreased preload
- sympathetic blockade, venodilation, arterial dilation, and a decrease in HR all contribute to hypotension
HIV treatmet drugs (-avir)
[drug interactions]
increased sensitivity to midazolam
How does acetazolamide work in opthalmology?
inhibits carbonic anhydrase
decreases the production of aqueous humor and lowers the intraocular pressure
how long should surgery be delayed after a stroke?
4 - 6 weeks
what percentage of receptors may still be blocked during a “5-sec head lift”
50%
How would a right mainstem intubation affect the rate of increase in arterial partial pressure of volatile agents?
reduced for poorly soluble agents
Hunt and Hess grading scale
[uses]
classifies severity of subarachnoid hemorrhage
- ranges from I - V
- 1 - asymptomatic
- V - deep coma
Huntington’s Disease
[considerations]
decreased levels of pseudocholinesterase
Huntington’s Disease
[definition]
inherited disorder of brain cell death
Hydralazine
[associated disorder]
systemic Lupus erythematosus
Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber
[effect on MAC]
decrease
- increase in partial pressure of agents at higher barometric pressures
Hypercalcemia
[potential causes]
- decreased renal Ca excretion
- hyperthyroid or parathyroid
- vitamin D intoxication
Hypercalcemia
[treatment]
fluid load with normal saline
diuresis with lasiix
[also pamidronate (Aredia) or etidronate (Didronel)]
p-wave flattening, wide QRS, and peaked t-waves
[electrolyte disorder]
hyperkalemia
Hyperkalemia
[potential causes]
- Acute/chronic renal failure
- hypoaldosteronism
- spironolactone
- RAAS inhibitors
- succinylcholine
- acidosis
Hyperkalemia
[EKG changes]
peaked t-waves
wide and low p-waves
fusion of QRS and t-waves
Hypernatremia
[potential causes]
- diabetes insipidus
- diarrhea
- osmotic/loop diuretic
- hyperaldosteronism
- Cushing’s syndrome
- IV HCO3
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State
[most likely candidates]
- greater than 65 y.o.
- type II diabetic
- blood glucose > 600
- serum osmolality > 320
- lethargic, polyuria, polydipsia
Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Coma
[definition]
hyperglycemic-induced diuresis leading to dehydration and hyperosmolality
- severe hyperglycemia causes hyponatremia
- for each 100 mg/dL increase in plasma gluocse, plasma sodium concentration lowers by 1.6 mEq/L
Hypersensitivity Reactions
[Type 1]
involves antigens and IgE
- release of basophils and mast cells with the release of histamine
- examples: anaphylaxis
Hypersensitivity Reactions
[Type 2]
anti-body dependent and cell-mediated
- ABO incompatibility
Hypersensitivity Reactions
[Type 3]
immune-complex reactions
- antigens and antibodies combine to form insoluble complexes which deposit in microvasculature
Hypersensitivity Reactions
[Type 4]
delayed reaction involving antigens and lymphocytes
- involves killer T-cells
- example: contact dermatitis and transplant rejection
Hyperthyroid
[best induction drug]
thiopental
- decreases conversion of T4 to T3
Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
[best pressure support choice]
phenylephrine
- direct acting vasoconstrictor with minimal cardiac effects
- levophed, milrinone, dopamine, and dobutamine are relatively contraindicated
Why would you hyperventilate during local anesthetic toxicity?
hyperventilation induces alkalosis and converts local anesthetics to the pronated (ionized) form, which is less likely to corss the cell membrane
Hypocalcemia
[EKG changes]
QTc prolongation
Hypocalcemia
[potential causes]
- hypoparathyroidism
- rapid blood transfusion
- malabsorption
Hypokalemia
[potential causes]
- diuretics
- mineralcorticoids
- trauma
- beta agonists
- insulin
- hypercalcemia or hypomagnesemia
- alkalosis
Hypokalemia
[EKG changes]
- prolonged PR
- T-wave flattening
- ST segment depression
- increased P-wave amplitdue
- increasingly prominent U-wave
Hypomagnesemia
[EKG changes]
tall t-waves with depressed ST segment
Hyponatremia
[effect on MAC]
increase MAC requirement
Hyponatremia
[potential causes]
- renal tubular acidosis
- hypoaldosteronism
- vomitting
- SIADH
- hypothyroidism
- cortisol deficiency
- CHF
- cirrhosis
Hyponatremia
[3% NaCl equation for correction]
kg * 0.6 * (Nadesired - Nacurrent)
(total body water) * (Na - Na)
- gives the mEq/L amount
- infuse no faster than 100 mL/hour
hypoparathyroidism secondray to parathyroid removal will result in hypocalcemia how many hours post-op?
24 - 72 hours
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
[anatomical anomalies]
aortic valve atresia and underdevelopment of the left ventricle
Hypotension following TURP
[differential diagnosis]
- hemorrhage
- TURP syndrome
- bladder perforation
- myocardial infarction
- septicemia
- DIC
Hypovolemic shock
[hemodynamic changes]
low cardiac output caused by decreased preload from hypovolemia and low LVDP
Hypoxemia
[5 causes]
low FiO2
hypoventilation
right-to-left shunt
V/Q mismatch
diffusion abnormality
Hypoxia
[effect on MAC]
decreases MAC requirement
- PaO2 less than 38 or severe anemia will decrease MAC
Hypoxic Pulmonary Vasoconstriction
[definition]
local response of pulmonary arterial smooth muscule that decreases blood flow in the presence of low alveolar oxygen pressure
(maintains normal V/Q relationships by diverting blood from underventilated areas)
Ibuprofen
[length of anti-platelet effect]
3 days