Sedation and Rapid Sequence Intubation Flashcards
versed –decreases ____, -it will affect your _______________ almost every time
bp, blood pressure
paralytics are aka NMBA: _____________________________
succintylcholine, rocuronium, vecuronium
Paralytics are also known as NMBA
Paralytics are NOT given during _____________
One nurse must be dedicated to the monitoring of the patient while he or she is undergoing the procedure
Common drugs given for moderate sedation include ___________________________________
moderate sedation
Ketamine, Diprivan/propofol and versed/midazolam
Vecuronium:
-has a long half life (about an _____)
-is often used during _____________
IS MORE LONG TERM, NOT USED for _____
WHEN PATIENTS CODE –___________________________ –THIS IS GIVEN TO PREVENT SHIVERING
hour
therapeutic hypothermia
RSI
THERAPEUTIC HYPOTHERMIA
Rocuronium
-has longer half life (about ______)
BETTER FOR ____________________________________
TYPICALLY NOT USED FOR THE NORMAL PEOPLE BC IT LASTS ______ MINUTES, IF YOU DON’T GET THE AIRWAY YOU MIGHT HAVE TO BAG THEM FOR ____________.
30 min, DIALYSIS AND BRAIN INJURY PATIENTS, 30, 30 MINUTES
HYPERKALEMIA IS A BIG DEAL –HIGH POTASSIUM LEVELS, BRAIN INJURY PATIENTS ARE ALSO NOT GREAT CANDIDATES FOR THIS DRUG,
succinylcholine
__________________:
-has a short half-life (less than ______), is either off or on, can cause ______
-avoid use of this in ______ patients. Why?
Succinylcholine
10 min
hyperkalemia
dialysis
Are neuromuscular blocking agesnts used in moderate sedation?
no. you NEVER GIVE NMBA WITHOUT SEDATION
Primary use of atropine is:
To slow the GI tract
To prevent patients from needing to go to the bathroom during moderate sedation
To dry sections and keep heart rate above 60
To alleviate pain
to dry secretions and keep HR >60
Atropine may cause dry mouth and difficulty voiding. t/f
true
What are s/s of anticholingeric toxidrome?
Altered mental status, mydriasis (blindness), red flush skin, hot dry skin, dry mucous membranes
Toxicity and Overdose: atropine
If overdose occurs, ____________ is the antidote.
physostigmine
What condition is atropine contraindicated to give with?
glaucoma
___________
-found in your crash cart
-used for bradycardia or to decrease the risk of bradycardia during surgery
-blocks the muscarinic response to ________________ by decreasing salivation, bowel movement, and GI secretions
-Slows motility of the GI tract
-Decrease saliva, perspiration, and gastric and pancreatic secretions
-Decreases the risk of aspiration
Atropine , acetylcholine,
Phenergan/promethazine is given how ?
IM ONLY -Cancause phlebitis and tissue necrosis in the vein
Metoclopramide/Reglan
-decreases the risk of ___________
-enhances _______________
-Fun fact: often will make patient feel ______________________________
aspiration
gastric emptying
the desire to leave immediately
anti-emetic:
Phenergan/Promethazine
-decreases risk of ________
-includes sedation
-high rate of ____________________
aspiration, necrosis with extravasation.,
anti-emetic:
Ondansetron/Zofran
-decreases risk of ____________
-Can result in _____________
aspiration,
prolonged qt interval (arrhythmia)
1 focus is ____________________ status
Never leave the patient. If you are designated to ___________ you may NOT perform any other role. *** Look up moderate sedation on the OK BON website. This is specifically listed.
monitor the patient, cardiac and respiratory
you can ventilate them with ______________ so that there is actually a seal. to go ahead and intube, yes you will probably need to remove ___________.
dentures, dentures
End tidal Co2 (ETC02) is an indicator of:
How well a patient is sedated
How well a patient is breathing
How much o2 is attached to hemoglobin molecules
The rhythm of the heart
how well a patient is breathing
ETco2: Measures the exhaled oxygen with each breath and is an indicator of _____ _________.
adequate ventilation
What is required during moderate sedation?
Consent prior to medications
Continuous monitoring
An RN who has no other responsibilities at that time must have the job to solely monitor the patient
Crash cart with emergency medications, airway and ventilator equipment, defibrillator, IV supplies (should already have a minimum of one patent IV)
100% o2 source and administration supplies such as airways manual BVM and suction equipment
ECG monitor and display, non invasive blood pressure monitor, pulse ox, thermometer, stethoscope, ETCO2, A PROVIDER CAPABLE OF INTUBATING*****
ETco2: Measures the exhaled oxygen with each breath and is an indicator of _____ _________.
(ONLY GIVE MEDICATIONS THAT CAN ___________________ IN THE PRESENCE OF A PROVIDER SKILLED AND QUALIFIED IN INTUBATION. NEVER GIVE THIS WITHOUT THIS PERSON IN THE ROOM!)***
REMOVE RESPIRATORY DRIVE
Which of the following procedures would be appropriate under moderate sedation?
Cholecystectomy
Breast Augmentation
Closed reduction of the wrist
Open fracture reduction of the right femur
closed reduction of the wrist
Client can *respond to verbal stimuli*retains protective reflexes (gag reflex) *is easily arousable *maintains own airway
moderate sedation
anesthesia that does not result in loss of consciousness
moderate sedation
treatment for malignant hyperthermia
STOP SURGERY
Give Dantrolene (this is a muscle relaxer)
What is the dose and how fast is it given? (look this up)
100 % o2
Get ABGs
Infuse ICED saline
Cooling blankets
Indwelling temperature sensing foley catheter
THIS IS A LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCY
INHERITED MUSCLE DISORDER requiring screening questions
malignant hyperthermia
what is the reversal for malignant hyperthermia?
dantrolene
anesthesia:
______ is the #1 priority in all situations
Titrate meds CAREFULLY and SLOWLY
______________ can deteriorate quickly with sedation and should be monitored closely for cardiac complications
With the use of anesthesia, ALWAYS inquire about ________________.
damages CNS
Airway patency, Elderly individuals, malignant hyperthermia
ALWAYS GIVE ___________ BEFORE ____________ WITH THE EXCEPTION OF IF THEY ARE COMBATIVE
SEDATIVE, PARALYTIC
during moderate sedation you will never give a _______
paralytic
Loss of sensation WITHOUT loss of consciousness -used for a particular part of the body
local anesthesia
Loss of sensation, consciousness and reflexes -Used for MAJOR surgery requiring complete muscle relaxation
general anesthesia
what do you need to monitor for with propofol?
CNS depression, respiratory depression, hypotension, fever, sepsis, hyperlipidemia
Can NOT be given IVP by a nurse in OK but it CAN be managed on a pump.
propofol
propofol:
Rapid increases in administration rate can cause ______________________! ***
cardiorespiratory depression. only increase doses every 3-5 minutes bc of this
what do you need to monitor with propofol?
triglyceride levels
propofol tubing has to be changed ?
q 12 hrs bc of bacteria
propofol is known as ?
jackson juice, milk of amnesia, or diprivan
What can happen if we give them flumazenil?
seizures
What are the side effects of benzos?
CNS depression
hypotension, resp depression
paradoxical agitation
What are benzos used for?
sedation, anxiety, seizures
What scales do you use to assess sedative benzos?
SAS or RASS
What is the antidote for benzodiazepines?
flumazenil
Patient controls when med is given
Special infusion pump
Patient pushes a button for a prescribed bolus of pain medication
Safe and effective pain management
PCA pump
What are nursing care interventions for hydromorphone?
Prepare to give o2-Give SLOWLY (2-5 minutes)-Note that the potency of hydromorphone to morphine is 7:1-Avoid giving to opiod naïve patients
Antidote: Naloxone/Narcan
What are the side effects of hydromorphone?
Respiratory depressionHypotension
what are nursing interventions for morphine?
Apply o2 PRN
Monitor vitals and intervene PRN
Use lower doses in older adults
what can morphine’s side effects be?
resp depresion
n/v