True Learn. Basic. Flashcards
What is the Haldane effect?
Deoxygenated hemoglobin has higher affinity for CO2
Spread of local anesthetic within the CSF is primarily affected by what?
Baricity of anesthetic and patient position
St. John’s Wart induces what enzyme?
P450 3A4
What is the recommended technique to verify venous placement of central line?
Performing column mamometry
What is the first sign of intravenous Lidocaine toxicity/
Numbness of the lips
What has the largest effect on epidural spread of local anesthetic?
Total mass of local anesthetic
What are 5 side effects of sodium bicarb administration?
Increases: -PaCO2 -EtCO2 -Intracranial Pressure Decreases: -Serum Calcium -Serum Potassium
Name 8 conditions that cause up-regulation of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors
- Stroke
- Burns
- Prolonged immobility
- Duchenne muscular dystrophy (myopathies)
- MS
- Guillan Barre
- ALS
- Spinal Cord injuries
Why is Myasthenia Gravis not a contraindication to Succs?
Because it is caused by an antibody to the NAChR which actually decreased the number of receptors. (upregulation is contraindication)
What is the major landmark for performing a stellate ganglion block?
Chassaignac tubercle which is transverse process of C6
What is the appropriate treatment for methemoglobinemia in patient with G6PD deficiency?
Ascorbic Acid
What is assist-control ventilation?
If the patient is not breathing it is essentially VCV. Tidal volumes and minimal RR are set. If patient is breathing the ventilator synchronizes to deliver tidal volume in a positive pressure breath. Spontaneous breathing of the ventilator is not allowed.
What is approximate vital capacity for 70 kg adult?
About 5L
What is ED95 (NMBD)?
The dose of a paralytic at which 95% twitch suppression is achieved in 50% of population
What affects how Nitric oxide will function in the body?
Site of production
At what Magnesium level do you begin to see ECG changes?
6-12 mg/dL
What are two ways to increase output of vaporizer?
Increasing fresh gas flow and decreasing barometric pressure*
What is the unique side effect of IV anesthetic Methohexital?
Seizures
There are three types of MAC. List them in order
MAC awake
What are the risk factors of POCD (postoperative cognitive disfunction)?
Advanced age, lower education level, history of previous cerebral vascular accident without residual impairment.
What class of drugs cause extrapyramidal symptoms and what class treats them?
Antidopaminergic. Anticholinergic.
Which test is most useful to diagnose acute abnormalities in hepatic synthesis?
Prothrombine time
What are the functions of the first and second stage oxygen regulators?
First: shut off lower pressure O2 tank when high pressure pipeline is sensed. Second: decrease pressure to slightly above atmospheric pressure
What factor most influences initial recovery from an induction dose of thiopental?
Redistribution to peripheral tissues.