Things to Know 2 Flashcards
Anaphylaxis vs. Anaphylactoid
Anaphylaxis –> Type 1 hypersensitivity reaction, due to antigen-specific IgE antibodies, causes increased capillary permeability, peripheral vasodilation, bronchoconstriction, negative inotropy, coronary artery vasoconstriction
Anaphylactoid –> Triggered by mast cells and basophils direct interaction with certain allergens rather than interaction with IgE antibodies, dose dependent, doesn’t require prior sensitization
How to treat anaphylactic reaction
1) Call for help
2) 100% O2
3) 1-2 L fluid bolus
4) EPI
5) steroids, histamine blockers (H1, benadryl), H2 blockers (ranitidine, famotidine, etc.)
6) Inhaled b2 agonist
7) Supportive care
How does epi work for anaphylaxis?
alpha agonism causes vasoconstriction
beta agonism relaxas bronchial smooth muscle
increased cAMP restores vascular permeability
give IV if hypotensive and subQ if normotensive
Risk factors for latex allergy?
1) Spina bifida
2) Congenital urinary tract abnormalities
3) Undergoing multiple surgeries or medical procedures
4) Working in healthcare or rubber industry
5) Allergy to certain foods such as avocados, bananas, chestnuts, kiwis and passion fruit
basically repeated exposure to healthcare setting and fruits
Reasonable BP cut off for elective surgery
SBP > 180 or DBP > 110 if no end organ dysfunction
Causes of HTN
CKD Renovascular disease Chronic steroid use Sleep Apnea Drugs Alcohol Abuse Obesity/metabolic syndrome Thyroid or parathyroid disease Pheo Coarctation of the aorta
How to perform an axillary block?
Patient in a supine position with arm abducted and elbow flexed 90 degrees
Use US to locate the axillary artery and the nerve sheath next to it
Insert needle under US guidance into the nerve sheath and after negative aspiration inject 15-20 cc of local anesthetic
Block the musculocutaneous nerve within the coracobrachialis with additional 5 cc of local
What does the musculocutaneous nerve do?
Motor to the biceps
Sensory innervation to the lateral forearm
Differential for ACT not rising with heparinization for bypsas
1) AT3 deficiency
2) ACT machine broken
3) IV infiltrated
4) Insufficient dose of heparin
Types of protamine reactions
1) brief hypotension
2) anaphylactic/anaphylactoid generalized reaction
3) Severe pHTN with noncardiogenic pulmonary edema with cardiopulmonary collapse
What are the types of TEF?
Type A: Isolate esophageal atresia
Type B: Proximal fistula
Type C: Distal fistula
Type D: Both proximal and distal fistulas
Type E: H type, isolated fistula no atresia
What are VACTERL deformities?
Vertebral Anal Cardiac TracheoEsophageal Renal and radial Limb
What percentage of infants with TEF have cardiac defect?
Up to 20%, pre op echo is very important
Airway/induction for infant with TEF?
Many options, but basically you are trying to reduce aspiration but also reduce positive pressure ventilation
Would plan on inhaled induction after suctioning blind pouch to reduce chance of aspiration, this leaves infant spontaneously ventilating to reduce gastric distention
What type of TEF is most common?
80+% are Type C (c for common!)
Blind proximal pouch with a distal fistula
Try to position ETT past the fistula but above the carina
FHR variability
Indicates intact autonomic system
Minimal is < 5 bpm
Moderate is 6-25 bpm
Market is > 25 bpm
Over 2 cycles/min
What decreases FHR variability?
fetal hypoxia, sleep, prematurity, neurologic abnormalities, fetal tachycardia, betamethasone, opioids, benzos, mangesium
Adequate fetal accelerations
Adequate accelerations are defined as:
<32 weeks’ : >10 BPMabove baseline for >10 seconds
>32 weeks’ : >15 BPM above baseline for > 15 seconds
Twice in a 20 minute period = reactive
Normal FHR
110-160 bpm
Normal pressure differential for raising the transducer
10 cm = 7.5 mm Hg
A vertical difference of 10 cm between the pressure transducer and the artery of interest results in a pressure difference of 7.5 mmHg due to hydrostatic pressure
At what gestational age is LUD indicated?
18-20 weeks
What is rhesus isosensitization?
When blood from an Rh+ baby gets into the circulation of an Rh- mother and she develops IgG antibodies against the Rhesus D antigen. Can cross the placenta and lead to anemia, hemolytic dz of the newborn, hydrops, etc.
Can happen 2/2 delivery, miscarriage, abortion, amnio, ectopic pregnancy, abdominal trauma etc.
Can be prevented by administering anti-Rh antibodies (RhoGAM) within 72 hrs of event, destroying fetal D+ RBCs
Kleihauer-Betke Test
To detect and quantify the extent of fetomaternal hemorrhage to determine dose of RhoGAM
When to avoid NSAIDs in a pregnant patient and why?
2nd half of pregnancy due to possibility of closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus