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2 - Anesthesia Flashcards

1
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Normal pH of local anesthetics:

A

5.5 - 6.0

Do not work well in infected tissue (more acidic environment)

Can add bicarb to buffer

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2
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How do most local anesthetics work?

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Block Na channels and impair propagation of action potentials

Thinner nerve fibers and myelinated fibers are more easily blocked

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Advantages of epi in locals

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Vasoconstrictor
Increased duration of action
Decreased bleeding
Decreased volume needed for anesthesia

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Disadvantages of epi in locals

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Increased myocardial activity

Tachycardia
HTN
Dysrhythmias

Avoid in pts with known cardiac dz, HTN, DM, thyroid problems

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5
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Describe the ideal anesthetic

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Short latency
Superior penetration
Non-addictive
Completely reversible
Low toxicity
Stable and water soluble
Non-irritating
Inexpensive
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6
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MC adverse effects of local anesthetic

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Urticaria
Erythema
Edema
Dermatitis

Txt - O2, Epinephrine, fluids, antihistamine, steroids

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Toxicity from locals - prodromal sxs

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Cicrumoral numbness / mouth tingling
Tinnitus
Lightheaded / dizzy
Metallic taste in mouth

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Toxicity from locals - CV problems

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HTN then HOTN
Tachy or brady
CV collapse

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Toxicity from locals - severe CNS:

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Tonic-clonic activity

ALOC -> unconsciousness

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10
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What do you do prior to injecting to avoid intravascular injection?

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Aspirate first

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11
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Bupivicaine not recommended for:

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Kids under 12yrs

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12
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Lidocaine dosing

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Maximum dose 4mg/Kg WITHOUT epinephrine up to 300mg

Maximum dose 7mg/Kg WITH epinephrine up to 300mg

1% lidocaine has 10mg/ml •

2% lidocaine has 20mg/ml •

Onset 2-5 minutes •

Duration 0.5-2 hours

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Management of toxicity

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CNS sxs? Hyperventilate

CV sxs? IV fluids for HOTN, txt the arrhythmia

Malignant hyperthermia - MC to succ - txt with rapid cooling, bicarb, dantroline

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14
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Method for injecting local

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Large coverage with one puncture (longer, small gauge needle

Bent 45 degrees, hub the needle, inject as you withdraw

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15
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Sequence of clinical anesthesia

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Vasodilation - loss of sympathetic tone

Loss of pain/temp sensation

Loss of pressure sensation

Loss of motor function

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16
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Peripheral nerve blocks - common sites?

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Plantar aspect of foot
Palmar aspect of hand

Aseptic technique

17
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Max dose Bupivicaine?

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2mg/kg up to 100mg

18
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Describe spinal (subarachnoid) block

A

Lower abdominal
Lower extremity
GU
GYN

Small volume of concentrated solution (anesthetic, narcotic, with or without epi)

Blocks sympathetic, sensory, motor function

19
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How to prevent toxicity?

A

Combine small amounts of different agents

Better than maxing out one thing

20
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Where is epidural anesthesia injected?

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Into the epidural space, NOT the CSF

21
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Describe epidurals

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Catheter taped to the skin

Requires continuous infusion of larger amounts of anesthetic

Blocks sensory but not necessarily motor function

Good for rib fx’s

22
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Acute complications of nerve blocks

A

HOTN (neurogenic shock)
- txt with fluids and pressors

High spinal - bradycardia, HOTN, arm tingling, respiratory distress (must ventilate)(diaphragm innervated by C3-C5)

Cauda equina - bladder and bowel dysfunction, motor and sensory changes in legs

23
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Later complications of central nerve blocks

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MC - urinary retention
Monitor post-op UOP
May need catheterization (a foley is fine, they don’t need a suprapubic catheter)

Spinal HA 2/2 CSF leaking out of the dura - ICP decreases with postural changes - txt with IV fluids, caffeine, blood patch (autotransfuse blood into epidural space)

Epidural hematoma - compresses spinal cord - suspect if pt is anticoagulated - anesthesia will likely be avoided in these patients

24
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Dermatomes - Clavicles, nipples, umbilicus

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Clavicles - C5
Nipples - T4
Umbilicus - T10

25
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Conscious sedation provides

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Analgesia and anxiolysis

Minimally depressed level of consciousness

26
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Usual combo for conscious sedation?

A

Benzo and narcotic

OR

Propofol and narcotic

27
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Intubation in conscious sedation?

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Nope - patient maintains their own airway

28
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Nice perks of conscious sedation?

A

Still follows commands

Doesn’t remember any of it later

29
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Examples of procedures in which conscious sedation is used

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Bronchoscopy
EGD/colonoscopy 
Thoracostomy 
Closed reduction of fx’s
Procedures in kids
30
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What does propofol provide (and not provide)?

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It’s a sedative-hypnotic

So… anxiolysis, muscle relaxant, anticonvulsant

BUT

NO DIRECT ANALGESIC EFFECT

31
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Patient safety during conscious sedation

A

Have a crash cart there

Follow your SOP’s

NPO beforehand

ASA class I and II patients

Pt has a dedicated staff member (nurse) to monitor vitals, etc

32
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Crash cart:

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O2
Airway adjuncts
ACLS drugs
Defibrillator
Suction
Narcan
Flumazenil
33
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When can they leave the PACU?

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Home once goals are met:

  • stable out of bed for 30mins
  • stable vitals
  • fully responsive
  • ambulatory
  • oriented
  • pain / nausea controlled
  • voiding
34
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Goals of general anesthesia

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Pain control
Amnesia
Muscle relaxation

35
Q

General anesthesia - airway mangement

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Intubate or supraglottic

Laryngoscope or Glidescope

36
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Considerations prior to surgery

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Central vs peripheral lines (for blood products)
Continuous vitals
IV fluids and UOP
Protect eyes and pressure points
Prevent hypothermia
37
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Complications of general anesthesia

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Hypoxemia

Aspiration (NPO pre-surgery, may use antacids, Sellick during intubation)

Nerve injury (pad the pressure points, do not hyperextend joints, lubricate and tape eyes closed

38
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How do you feel about a local anesthetic?

A

Actually, I’d prefer an imported one.

Senior - Surgery 2 COPY (9 decks)

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