Taxonomy of Anesthesia Flashcards
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Definition of anesthesia
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a drug-induced reversible depression of the CNS resulting in loss of response to a perception of all external stimuli
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components of anesthesia
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- amnesia
- analgesia
- unconsciousness
- immobility
- arreflexia (attenuation of autonomic responses to noxious stimulation)
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types of anesthesia
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- MAC
- general anesthesia (inhaled or IV)
- regional (topical or infiltration; peripheral nerve block, plexus block; central neuraxial block either spinal or epidural)
4
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managing an anesthetic
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- preparation
- preinduction
- induction
- maintenance
- emergence from anesthesia
- post-operative care
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OR preparation
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- cart set up
- FDA machine check/monitors
- suction (oral and ETT size appropriate)
- OR table and accessory equipment (arm board, stirrup)
- warming devices (fluid warmer, warming blanket)
- other equipment (art line, infusion pump, precordial doppler, cerebral oximeter)
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airway supplies
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- face mask
- oral airway, tongue blade
- nasal airway/lube
- laryngoscope handle
- blades (miller, mac)
- ETT, stylets, 10cc syringe
- ambu bag
- LMA/airway adjuncts
- difficult airway/MH cart
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IV supplies
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- IV fluids
- extension tubing
- volume expanders
8
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anesthesia cart
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- stocked
- other necessary supplies
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positioning equipment
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- head rest
- arm board/pad
- prone pillow
- axillary roll
- extra pillow/padding
- eye pads/lubricant
- anesthesia circuit extenders
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med preparation
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- methodical arrangement (in order you are going to give)
- labeled - drug name, concentration, date, time, initials
- double verify - medication vial and syringe label match
- sterile technique
- plan ahead for medications
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DAMMITTTS
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- drugs
- airway
- mask
- machine/monitors
- IV (start kit, fluids, a line, central line)
- tape (eyes, tube, IV)
- tube (OGT)
- temp (bair hugger, temperature monitor)
- suction
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PAGES
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- phenylephrine
- atropine
- glycopyrrolate
- epinephrine, ephedrine
- succinylcholine
13
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adaption of anesthetic plan should consider
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- anatomical and physical findings
- functional status
- patient’s medical/surgical history
- surgical considerations
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common premedications
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- anxiolysis
- sedation
- analgesia
- amnesia
- antisialagoue effect
- antiemetic
- increase gastric fluid pH
- decrease gastric fluid volume
- allergic prophylaxis
- antimicrobial protection
15
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apply monitors
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- SpO2
- NIBP (on side without IV)
- ECG
- PNS
- BIS
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induction steps
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- preoxygenate/denitrogenate with 100% O2
- reconfirm surgery type of anesthesia
- sweep monitors and equipment (suction ready)
- patient is fit for anesthesia
- administer meds (hypnotic, narcotic, induction)
- confirm unconsciousness, apnea, position head, mask ventilate
- muscle relaxant +/-
- establish airway
- confirm ventilation
- don’t forget to ventilate the patient!
- turn on gases
- secure airway
- continuously monitor/sweep
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confirmation of adequate ventilation
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- bilateral breath sounds
- continuous ETCO2
- chest rise/fall
- condensation in ETT
- negative epigastric sounds
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preparation for start of surgery
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- stabilize vitals
- apply additional monitors (esophageal stethoscope, OGT, precordial doppler)
- positioning of patient
- verify antibiotics and premedications administered
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RSI
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- rapid sequence intubation
- patients considered full stomach (violated NPO, obsesity, pregnancy, GI pathology)
- suction MUST BE available
- cricoid pressure applied as induction agent administered and maintained until ETT placement confirmed
- DO NOT mask ventilate
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maintenance phase
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- post induction to surgical end
- many different techniques to accomplish amnesia, analgesia, and arreflexia
- O2 with inhalation anesthetic gases
- +/- N2O
- narcotics
- muscle relaxants
- TIVA
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intraop management
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- vigilance
- anticipate surgical stimulus, bleeding, medication limits
- evaluate patient’s response to surgery and anesthetic
- adjust anesthetic as necessary
- fluid management/replacement
- monitor blood loss and replace when neccessary
- accurate documentation
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failure to emerge
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- residual NMB
- excessive opioid or benzo
- intraop CVA
- preexisting patho condition (CNS, hepatic insufficiency, ETOH)
- electrolyte abnormalities
- acidosis
- hypothermia
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PACU report
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- patient history
- surgical procedure
- anesthetic
- intraoperative course
- fluid status (EBL and I&O)
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MAC
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monitored anesthesia care
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primary objective of MAC
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provide patient safety and comfort during procedures for which general anesthesia is not used
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conscious sedation/moderate sedation
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- patient tolerance of unpleasant procedures
- maintains adequate cardiorespiratory function
- maintains ability to purposefully respond to verbal/tactile stimulation
- lighter level than MAC
- does not require qualified anesthesia provider
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MAC considerations
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- potential for deeper sedation
- loss of protective reflexes or consciousness is likely
- inadequate ventilation most common cause of brain injury
- vigilance required
- may require advanced airway management
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MAC helps to
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- relieve anxiety and apprehension
- prevent recall of unpleasant perioperative events
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preoperative MAC considerations
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- patient must be able to cooperate
- patient must remain motionless during procedure
- thorough preoperative evaluation
- adherence to pre-procedural fasting guidlines
30
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MAC planning
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- room set up for plan B (general anesthesia)
- preop eval
- preop studies as necessary
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evaluate and anticipate difficult airways
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- intraoperative monitoring and vigilance
- loss of lash reflex = loss of protective airway reflexes (patient is reflux or aspiration risk)
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required MAC monitors
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- blood pressure
- ETCO2
- EKG
- pulse oximetry
- assess ventilation adequacy
- presence of qualified anesthesia provider
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additional MAC monitors
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- precordial stethoscope
- temperature monitoring
- capnography
- consciousness monitor (BIS)
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MAC airway monitoring
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- chest excursion
- skin color
- nasal/oral air movement
- condensation in face mask
- precordial stethoscope
- ETCO2 monitoring (NC with monitor or IV catheter to connect to ETCO2 monitor)
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MAC meds frequently used
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- versed (anxiolysis and amnesia)
- fentanyl or remifentanil (analgesia)
- propofol (sleep)
- local anesthetic (infiltration/field block)
36
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superior drug for MAC
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propofol
- good sedative-hypnotic properties
- rapid onset and recovery, short half-life
- decrease N/V
37
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bolus propofol for MAC
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10-20 mg prn
38
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continuous infusion propofol for MAC
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- uses less drug, gains better steady state, reduces likelihood of inadequate or excessive sedation
- start at 25-75 mcg/kg/min, titrate to patient response, intermittent bolus for excessive surgical stimulus
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additional MAC meds
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- ketorolac
- ketamine
- clonidine
- dexmedetomodine
40
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MAC type cases
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- pacemaker insertions
- Burr hole
- simple GYN procedures
- cataract procedures
- simple hernia
- urological procedures
- skin and breast procedures
- arthroscopic surgery
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why does MAC fail?
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- inadequate local anesthetic
- painful position
- uncooperative patient
- paradoxical effects from sedation
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inappropriate MAC cases
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- surgeon requests muscle relaxation
- potentially difficult airway positioned in which airway access is limited
- pediatric patients
- patients with psychiatric disorders
- any uncooperative patient
- patient that refuses MAC
