Therapeutic And Dx Procedures Flashcards
ORAL Premedication dose regimen for IVP dye
- Predisone 50 mg PO 13, 7 and 1 hour prior to procedure
- Benadryl 50 mg 1 hour prior to procedure
NPO premedication for IV dye allergy:
- hydrocortisone 200 mg IV 13, 7, and 1 hour prior to procedure
- Benadryl 50 mg IV/IM 1 hour prior to procedure
NOTE: 40 mg methylprednisolone can be substituted for 200 mg hydrocortisone dose for dose
URGENT premedication protocol for IV dye allergy (emergent):
- Hydrocortisone 200 mg IV 5 hours and 1 hour prior to procedure
- Benadryl 50 mg PO (or IM or IV if pt cannot take PO) one hour prior to procedure
NOTE: methylprednisolone 40 mg IV can substitute hydrocortisone 200 mg, dose for dose
Which of the following are accepted characteristics of ‘modified’ ECT?
A. Anesthesia w/ muscle relaxants is used to facilitate ECT
B. A tonic-clonic seizure is induced
C. A seizure longer than 30 seconds is classified as a prolonged seizure
D. Is always effective
E. Can be performed unilaterally
A, B, E
Absolute contraindications to ECT include: A. MI in last 3 months B. Presence of cochlear implant C. Hx of epilepsy D. Presence of pacemaker E. Pregnancy
NONE are absolute contraindications - pheochromocytoma is ONLY ABSOLUTE contraindication
Common side effects of ECT include: A. Headache B. Confusion C. Myalgia D. Long bone fx E. Urinary incontinence
A. Headache
B. Confusion
Treating epileptics with anti-convulsants May increase seizure threshold, what does this mean for ECT?
May require higher energy
ECT will do what to ICP, CBF, cerebral O2 requirements, and glucose utilization?
INCREASE them
What will ECT do regarding the BBB?
Increase permeability
T/F: Headache, confusion, and transient memory loss are common in immediate post ECT treatment period?
TRUE
What 3 things can Tricyclic antidepressants cause?
- Postural hypotension In elderly
- Widening QRS complex
- Prolong QT interval
What can be precipitated by using indirectly acting sympathomimentic drugs?
Hypertensive crisis
Monamine oxidase inhibitors are found to do what with both direct & indirectly acting sympathomimetics? How long before ECT therapy should they be stopped?
A profound pressor effect and should be stopped at least 2 weeks prior to therapy
SSRIs interact with meperidine and tramadol and may cause what?
Serotonin Syndrome (hyper-relfexia, agitation and hyperthermia)
What are the 7 relative contraindications of ECT?
- MI within 3 mos
- CVA within 3 mos
- Incr. ICP or cerebral aneurysm
- Unstable fx or cerebral spine injury
- Pheochromocytoma?
- Uncontrolled cardiac failure or sever valve disease
- DVT
What is the preferred muscle relaxant and dose for ECT?
Succinylcholine dose 0.5-1.5 mg/kg
What can be used to prevent parasympathetic response of ECT and dose(2)?
- Glycopyrrolate (0.2 mg)
2. Atropine (0.4 mg)
What can be used to treat sympathetic response of ECT with dose (2)?
- Labetolol (0.3 mg/kg)
2. Esmolol (1 mg/kg)
What are the triggering agents for MH & what does having these mean in the office-based setting?
inhaled general anesthetics (desflurane, isoflurane, sevoflurane) and Succinylcholine
Must have Dantrolene available if using these agents (36 vials of Dantrolene or 3 vials of Ryanodex)
What is the initial dose of dantrolene?
2.5 mg/kg
What are the required monitors/therapies for anesthesia(6)?
- Supplemental O2
- Pulse ox
- EtCO2 with disconnect alarm
- EKG and NIBP
- Temperature
- Patient positioning
What can radiation exposure cause?
Leukemia & fetal abnormalities
What is yearly max radiation exposure A. Annually, B. Lifetime, C. Monthly for pregnant women?
Yearly = 50 mSv Lifetime = Age x 10 mSv Pregnant = 0.5 mSv/month
What are the 9 predisposing factors to adverse reactions from contrast media?
- Hx of bronchospasm
- Allergy
- Cardiac disease
- Hypovolemia
- Hematologic disease
- Renal dysfunction
- Extremes of age
- Anxiety
- Medications (beta blockers, aspirin, NSAIDs)
What are considered MILD reactions to contrast media? (5)
Nausea, warmth, headache, itchy rash, mild hives
What are considered SEVERE reactions to contrast media (9)?
- Vomiting
- Rigors
- Feeling faint
- Chest pain
- Severe hives
- Bronchospasm
- Dyspnea
- Arrhythmias
- Renal failure
What are considered LIFE THREATENING reactions to contrast media? (5)
- Glottic edema/bronchospasm
- Pulmonary edema
- Arrhythmias
- Cardia arrest
- Seizures/ unconsciousness
What is considered to predispose people to renal dysfunction due to IV contrast?
Preexisting renal dysfunction, especially dysfunction d/t diabetes
Administration of this medication can decrease nephrotoxicity d/t contrast media? What is the dosing?
Acetylcysteine
IV = 150 mg/kg x 1 hour —> 50 mg/kg x 4 hours —> 100 mg/kg x 16 hours
What can happen in non-insulin dependent on Metformin if given contrast media?
Life threatening lactic acidosis
What is the number 1 problem in providing anesthesia in CT?
Inaccessibility to the patient
Why is hearing protection mandatory in MRI?
> 90 dB