UBP book 2 Flashcards
Anesthetic concerns with autonomic neuropathy
-inc risk for aspiration (gastroparesis)
-inc risk for significant hypotension (impaired peripheral vasoconstriction and baroreceptor fxn)
-silent ischemia
-intraop hypothermia (impaired peripheral vasoconstriction)
-impaired ventilatory response to hypoxia and hypercapnia (inc risk of drug induced resp depression)
Start a beta blocker on day of surgery?
No -> inc risk of bradycardia, hypoTN, stroke, total mortality
When to start a beta blocker preop?
2-7 days
-if have more than 3 RF: CAD, stroke, CHF, renal insuff, DM
Effects of beach chair position on anesthetized patient
-decreased CPP, dec SV, dec cardiac output
no compensatory inc in SVR if under GA -> inc risk of cerebral ischemia
chest tube placement location
-4th or 5th intercostal space, just anterior to midaxillary line
how to do a needle decompression for tension PTX
14 gauge needle, second intercostal space, midclavicular line
**will still need a chest tube
beach chair, shoulder surgery, interscalene block w/ GA ETT, OSA, GERD, difficult airway, O2 sat falls, diminished breath sounds on L
-100% FiO2, hand ventilate
-using a fiberoptic to confirm tube placement is accurate
-if placement adequate -> consider PTX, L phrenic n paralysis)
-consequences of PTX -> do a bedside POCUS looking for lung sliding
-look for tracheal devision, goal w/ spontaneous ventilation (minimize PPV in PTX)
Risks for cerebral ischemia in beach chair
-if under GA, cannot compensate w/ inc in SVR
-beach chair position dec SV, cardiac output, and CPP
-if pt has autonomic neuropathy -> further risk of cerebral ischemia
If arterial line at circle of Willis -> what is the goal MAP?
80.
cerebral autoregulation maintains BF w/ what pressure?
MAP 60-150
Normal CPP
70-80
**if chronic HTN -> goals towards 80 due to possible R shift of curve
with aspiration event, how long to monitor?
24-48 hours for concern of aspiration pneumonitis
cricoid pressure if actively vomiting?
NO -> risk of esophageal ruputure
Pathophysiology of aspiration pneumonitis
aspiration of gastric contents w/ low pH => damage to surfactant producing cells and the pulmonary capillary endotheliulm -> atelectasis, pulm edema, bronchospasm, larygospasm
-intense inflammatory response -> ARDS
-if particulate stuck/caught in airways -> abscess formation
symptoms of corneal abrasion
-red eye, watery
-foreign body sensation
-photophobia
-exacerbated w/ blinking
steps if concerned for corneal abrasion
-evaluate pt -> H&P
-c/s optho
-consider abc ointment
prevent corneal abrasion
-taping eyes after induciton, prior to intubation
-avoid direct contact w/ eyes
-apply appropriate eye lubricant
How is pheochromocytoma diagnosed?
-history and physical -> symptoms of uncontrolled HTN, dizziness, HA, N/V, orthostasic hypoTN
-free metanephrines in plasma
-urinary catecholamines
-urinary metanephrines
-urinary vanillylmandelic acid (catecholamine metabolite)
confirmatory:
=plasma conc of chromogranin-A
-clonidine suppression test (catecholamines dec if essential HTN, don’t if pheo)
symptoms of pheochromocytoma
HTN
diaphoresis
HA
tachycardia
orthostatic hypoTN (chronic vasoconstriction, volume depletion, impaired reflex responses)
flushing
tremors
N/V
weight loss
hyperglycemia
encephalopathy
anxiety
dilated cardiomyopathy -> MI
pre-pheochromocytoma optimization
-alpha blockade 7-10 days
-BP < 165/90 for AT LEAAST 48 hours
-no significant orthostatic hypoTN
-HR 60-80: can beta blockade after adequate alpha if needed
-give fluids (likely depleted)
-eval cardiac fxn: EKG, CXR, TTE
Why alpha blockade before beta?
want to avoid blocking beta vasodilation if no alpha -> can lead to unopposed vasoconstriction at alpha
why put a foley in
-allow for bladder emptying (esp in laproscopy)
-monitor UOP in setting of potential hemodynamic instability
monitors for pheo surgery
standard ASA (5 lead EKG)
foley (UOP, bladder decomp)
a line
central line
TEE
fluids pre pheo surgery?
-yes if volume depleted to avoid hypoTN w/ induction or pneumoperitoneum
-no if not volume depleted _< avoid CHF exacerbation, and avoid edema w/ steep trendelenberg position
-can use CVP/TEE to guide fluid replacement
can you do a spinal for laparoscopic surgery
-avoid -> could not toelrate inc abd pressures from pneumoperitoneum, lead to respiratory compromise
-req NG/OGT placement for stomach decompression -> not tolerlate
-muscle relaxation red risk of serious injury, and prevents coughing/bucking
position for pheo
-lateral 60 deg flank position
metochlopramide in pheo?
can stimulate secretions of cetecholamine from pheo
-avoid if needing to give aspiration ppx
when not to give metochlopramide for asp ppx
-SBO
-pheo (inc catecholamine secretion)
RSI in pregnant smoker, pheo surgery?
Yes -> high risk of aspiration
-acknowledge: goal to minimize catecholamine surge (despite inc in catecholamines w/ fasciulations w/ succ and intubating in not deep enough)
-acknolwedge inc risk of bronchospasm if not deep enough
-GOAL: ensure adequate alpha blockade and intravascular voleume replacement, difficult airway equipment available, RT, topical lidocaine and fent (dec symp resp), RSI prop and ROC
Meds to avoid in pheo
-ephedrine: inc release of catehcolamines
-ketamine
-succ (stimulate tumor cells to release)
-morphine, atracurium: histamine releasing drugs
-meotchlopramide
-droperidol
laparoscopic case, ABG PaCO2 54, ddx?
-normal inc in CO2 w/ pneumoperitoneum (first 15-30 minutes) -> V/Q mismatch from pt position,
-inadequate ventilation
-CO2 emphysema
-capnothorax
-CO2 embolism
-PTX (alveolar rupture)
-aspiration
-MH
inc EtCO2, PaCO2, subq crepitating of head, neck, face
subcutaneous emphysema
Capnothorax presentation
Inc EtCO2
Dec O2 sat
Inc airway pressure
Dec breath sounds
hyperresonance
CO2 embolism presentation
Dec EtCO2
Dec O2 sat
no change in airway pressures
R heart strain EKG
hypoTN
aspiratiory of foamy blood from CVC
inc pulm artery pressure
PTX presentation
EtCO2 dec
O2 sat dec
airway pressures inc
hyperresonance
dec breath sounds
laproscopic surgery UOP low, what to do
Transient oliguria common w/ laparoscopic surgery: hypercarbia, inc intra-abd pressures (dec CO, catecholamines, ADH)
-give volume cautiously: consider fluid losses and invasive monitoring data (pulse pressure variation, CVP)
what to do if subq emphysema?
-consider possibility of PTX or capnothorax: look at EtCO2, PaCO2, auscultate b/l
-if 2/2 insufflation: d/c insufflation, hyperventilate, and w/ improvement of hypercapnia, reinflate w/ lower insufflation pressure
-consider prolonged intubation dept on comorbidities (COPD w/ inc CO2 -> inc postop work of breathing)
pheo surgery, massive inc to 200/100, what to do?
-verify BP
-ask surgeon to stop manipulation
-check vitals, look at oxygenation, ventilation, EKG
-Check TEE and CVP
-ensure adequate depth of anesthesia: inc volatiles, consider pain meds
-if no improvement give short acting anti-HTN: nicardipine, clevidipine, nitroglycerin, nitroprusside, phenotalmine
signs/symp of cyanide toxicity 2/2 nitroprusside
metabolic acidosis
hypoxemia
confusion
palpitations
Mg sulfate in pheo
inhibits catecholamine release from adrenal medulla and peripheral n terminals
direct vasodilator
reduces the sensitivity of the alpha receptors to catecholamines
pheo surgery BP dec to 74/46 after vein ligation to tumor, ddx?
-tumor has been adequately isolated, so dec in plasma catecholamines
OTHER
-residual alpha blockade
-hypovolemia
-cardiomyopathy (catecholamine induced)
-CO2 embolism
-PTX
-CHF
-MI
-massive blood loss
-vagal activation
post pheo surgery -> pt has conjunctival edema and subq emphysema, extubate?
No -> could be a sign of laryngeal edema possibly 2/2 position or fluid overload
-subq emphysema = hypercapnia = inc WOB after extubation
-goals: optimize fluid status, and ventilation with easly extubation
glucose control post pheo removal
common for hypoglycemia
-w/ inc catecholamines: dec insulin,
inc glycogenolysis, and gluconeogenesis
-now dec catecholamines: inc insulin, red gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis
-after tumor removal, should use dextrose containing solution
-monitor for 24 hours postop
how to minimize PONV in pregnant laproscopic surgery
-TIVA prop
-no volatiles or nitrous oxide
-adequate hydration
-scopolamine
-zofran (serotonin antagonist)
-aprepitant (neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist)
-acupressure
-local at port sites to minimize postop opioid needs
**NO NSAIDS IN PREGNANCY -> closure of ductus arteriosus
pheo removal POD, HTN w/ elevate catecholamines, concerned?
yes, possible residual pheo
-acknowledge that can have HTN and elevated catecholamines a few days postop due to inc stored catecholamines in peripheral nerves
-less concerned if HTN is sustained (NOT paroxysmal), and if it was lower than pre tumor removal
**HTN could be essential HTN or renal ischemia
signficant bleeding after delivy w/ echongenic mass in uterine cavity dx?
uterine inversion
Treatment of uterine inversion
-d/c all uterotonics (oxytocin)
-NG to relax uterus (can also use volatiles)
-give fluids and vasopressors tu support
POST reduction: u/s to confirm, idetnify and perofrations, lacerations or retained placenta
-now give uterotonics to minimize additional blood loss
ACA aneurysm, severe headaches, HR 92, BP 140/90, RR 16, temp 36C, inc ICP?
Possibility w/ known aneurysm and severe headache
-H&P: HA, papilledema, N/V, AMS
-Cushings triad: HTN, bradycardia, change in resp pattern (or widened pulse pressure)
-unsure: order CT: looking for bleeding, small ventricoles, or midline shift
Airway evaluation
-ability to open mouth
-cervical spine mobiltiy
-receding chin
-large tongue
-prominant incisors
-short neck
-thyromental distance (good > 6.5 cm), sternomental (good >12.5)
-mallampati
**obtain prev anesthesia records if available
difficult airway thyromental distance
<6.5 cm
monitors for ACA aneurysm clipping open
5 lead EKG
foley
a line (preinduction)
central line (vasopressors, fluid status, facilitate rescuctiation, air embolism)
SSEPs or EEG (identify cerebral ischemia)
Periods of significant stimulation in ACA clipping
laryngoscopy
endotracheal intubation
head pinning
bone flap creation
Scalp block nerves
Supraorbital
Supratrochlear
zygomaticotemporal
auriculotemporal
greater/lesser occipital
what to do if accidentally cannulate carotid artery
-cancel the case and c/s vascular surgeon
-keep in place -> concern for bleeding and hematoma formation in neck -> decrease cerebral venous return -> decrease in cerebral perfusion
-possibly compromise airway
complications w/ inadvertent cannulation of the carotid artery
-hematoma formation
-airway obstruction
-stroke
-hemothorax
-pseudoaneurysm
-AV fistula
-death
why use a lumbar drain
maintain spinal perfusion pressure to avoid SCI in thoracic aortic aneurysm repair
risks assoc w/ accidental carotid cannulation prior to ACA aneurysm repair
hematoma formation
airway obstruction
dec cerebral venous return
inc ICP
dec cerebral perfusion
Hunt and Hess classification neuro grade
non-traumatic SAH
0: no repture
I: asymptomatic w/ ruptured aneurysm: mild HA, slight nuchal ridigity
II: mod to severe HA, nuchal rigitidy, neuro deficit limited to CN
III; drowsy, confused, mild focal deficit
IV: exhibiting stupor, hemiparesis
V: deep coma, cerebrate
ACA aneurysm repair, would you lower BP prior to clipping?
-assuming deliberate hypoTN not absolutely necessary, no -> global dec in cerebral perfusion pressure -> inc ischemia -> vasospasm
-controlled hypoTN showed worsened outcomes and inc incidence of vasospasm
-cardiac concerns for hypoTN
Conditions that worsen cerebral ischemia
hyperthermia
hypoxia
hyperglycemia
anemia
hyperventilation (SAH or TBI)
what to do after a temprary clip placed on ACA for aneurysm reapir?
increase MAP -> support collateral circulation
cerebral protection while temporary ACA clip in place
-give prop/etomidate: goal to dec CRMO2
-maintain higher than normal MAPs
-minimize occlusion time
-brain relaxation: mannitol, furosemide, hypocapnia
-mild hypothermia acceptable
hypothermia with ACA aneurysm clipping
-no b/c has not proven to be of benefit, can cause delayed emergence, slow metabolism of anesthestics and muscle relaxants, inc rate of infxn, inc O2 consumption w/ shiviering, MI, coag defects
ACA aneurysm clipping, ST changes, what to do?
Look at surgical field about potential rupture (ST depression occurs in presence of SAH)
-ensure adequate ventilation w/ 100% O2
-monitor EKG, a line, pulse ox CVP
-order trops, assess hemodyanmic status
***ST depression often occur in presence of SAH and have not inc morbidity or mortality
ACA aneurysm repair, aneurysm rputured, what to do?
-not excessive: correct any conditions that inc ischemia: hypoxia, hypercarbia, hyperthermia, hyperglycemia, mild hypoTN to allow for repair
-excessive: compress carotid arteries, suggest temporary clipping, prepare for aggressive resucitation w/ fluids and blood products -> avoid hypoTN and cerebroprotective agents
-consider CPB
surgen put on a clip on the ACA to control bleeding -> SSEP changes
-correct any hypoxia, hyper/hypocarbia, anemia, hypotension, hypovolemia to optimize O2 delivery
-make sure depth of anesthesia has been stable
-consider inc MAP to improve collateral circulation
-consider prop/barbs to provide some ischemic protection
SIMV stands for
synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation
POD #2 post ACA aneurysm repair, AMS, ddx?
-vasospasm (#1 M&M)
-delayed cerebral ischemia
-cerebral edema
-hematoma formation (highest 1st 12 hours)
-sz
-electrolyte abnormality
POD #2 post ACA aneurysm repair, AMS, what do you do?
evaluate patient, secure airway, ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation
-check lytes
-EKG, trops, CK
-pain control
-BP
-urgent neuro c/s
-nimodipine for cerebral vasospasm
-transcranial doppler or angiography
Post ACA aneurysm clipping => vasopasm -> tx?
secure airway
normovolemia
inc MAP 20-30 above baseline using phenyleprhine, NE
-surgeon: transluminal angioplasty, or intra-arterial CCB
What is Triple H therapy post aneurysm repair?
Hypertension
hemodilution
hypervolemia
Neurogenic pulmonary edema
can occur after any injury to CNS -> minutes to hours
-massive sympathetic surge by injury CNS -> generalized vasoconstriction -> redistribution of blood volume to pulmonary circulation
tx of neurogenic pulm edema
treat CNS injury
reduce ICP
mechanically ventilate w/ TV 5-6 cc/kg
PEEP -> not too high, don’t want to impede cranial venous drainage
-diuretics
-optimal O2 delivery: Hg > 10. adequate cardiac ouput
ACA aneurysm repair, POD3 Na 125, differential?
-Cerebral Salt Wasting (UNa > 100, hypovolemia)
-SIADH (UNa < 100, normovolemia, elevated ADH levels)
tx for cerebral salt wasting syndrome
fluid and sodium replacement
tx for SIADH
water restriction and diuresis
Cystic fibrosis and pneumothorax
bullae formation w/ CF -> inc risk of PTX
Other system impact of cystic fibrosis
-coagulopathy (hepatic involvement and malabsorption of Vit K)
-diabetes (pancreatic involvement)
-electrolyte abnormalities (malabsorption)