Recovery Problems

Question 1

An _________ ____________ can prevent aspiration if a patient vomits or regurgitates

Answer 1

ET tube (assure cuff inflation)

Question 2

Seizures can happen in recovery from what three causes

Answer 2

1. Drug induced
2. Disease
3. Procedure

Question 3

Seizure tx during anesthesia recovery

Answer 3

1. Protect
2. Drugs
3. Monitor temp
4. O2 administration

Question 4

Excitement during recovery is very common and can be caused by what three things BOP

Answer 4

1. Barbiturates
2. Opioids (cats)
3. Pain

Question 5

3 signs of an excitement phase during recovery

Answer 5

1. Paddling
2. Vocalization
3. Thrashing

Question 6

Tx of excitement during recovery 3

Answer 6

1. Sedatives
2. Analgesics
3. Calming

Question 7

Three causes of dyspnea during recovery

Answer 7

1. Laryngospasm
2. Laryngeal edema (trauma)
3. Obstruction (brachycephalic)