Taxonomy of Anesthesia Flashcards
What are the five components of anesthesia?
Unconsciousness Amnesia Analgesia Immobility Attenuation to ANS response to noxious stimuli
What makes up the anesthetic triad?
Analgesia
Amnesia
Muscle relaxation
While maintaining normal physiological status of the patient
What are three types of anesthesia?
Monitored anestesia care (MAC)
General anesthesia
Regional anesthesia
What are the five types of regional anesthesia?
Topical Infiltration Peripheral nerve block Plexus block Central neuraxisblock (spinal and epidural)
What should be done for room preparation prior to each case?
FDA machine check Suction-functioning Monitors OR table Warming devices Other equipment
What airway supplies are required for each case?
Laryngoscope with blades, ETT, stylet, LMA, face mask, oral airway (tongue blade), nasal airway (lube), ambu bag
What should be included when labeling a drug?
Drug name, concentration, date and initials
What are some common medication errors?
Administering muscle relaxant instead of reversal and misidentification of same color label
What factors should be included in an anesthesia care plan?
Choice of anesthesia, means of inducing Method of maintaining the airway/ventilation Maintain anesthesia Conduct emergence Control post op pain
What pneumonic can be used to complete a pre-op interview?
Allergies Anesthesia Hx Airway Meals Medications Past medical history
What is the key component to a successful anesthesia care team?
Communication
What two factors should be used to develop the anesthetic plan?
Patient needs & surgical needs
What concerns should be addressed with the surgeon regarding the anesthetic plan?
Location, positioning and length of procedure
What is the purpose of preoxygenation?
To build up FRC and denitrogenation
What two methods can anesthesia be induced?
Inhalation or IV
