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Anaesthetics Flashcards

1
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How long should someone not be eating for before and operation?

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6 hours

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2
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How long should someone be completely NBM for before an operation?

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2 hours (no clear fluids!)

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3
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Which type of induction is done if someone cannot be fasted?

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Rapid sequence induction

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4
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Why is preoxygenation done before being put under?

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This gives them a reserve of oxygen for the period between when they lose consciousness and are successfully intubated and ventilated (in case the anaesthetist has difficulty establishing the airway).

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5
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Which types of medication are given as pre-medication before the patient is put under and why?

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Benzos
Opiates (alfentanyl)
Alpha-2-adrenergic agonists (clonidine)

These are given to relax the patient and reduce pain which makes the intubation easier

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6
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What is the biggest concern in rapid sequence induction (RSI) and how is this overcome?

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Aspiration

Cricoid pressure

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7
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What is the triad of general anaesthesia?

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Hypnosis
Muscle relaxation
Analgesia

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8
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What are the two most common options for IV general anaesthetic?

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Propofol

Ketamine

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9
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What are the common options for inhaled general anaesthetic?

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Sevoflurane
Desflurane (bad for environment)
Nitrous oxide (for children)

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10
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Name a depolarising muscle relaxant?

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Suxamethonium

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11
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Name 2 non-depolarising muscle relaxants

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Rocuronium and atracurium

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12
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Which agent can be used to reverse the effects of suxamethonium?

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Neostigmine

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13
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Which agent can be used to reverse the effect of non-depolarising muscle relaxants?

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Sugammadex

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14
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Which agents carry the largest risk of malignant hypothermia?

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Volatile anaesthetics (isoflurane, sevoflurane and desflurane)
Suxamethonium
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15
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How is malignant hyperthermia treated?

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Dantrolene

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16
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What are the symptoms of malignant hyperthermia?

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Hyperthermia
Increased CO2 exhalation
Tachycardia
Muscle rigidity
Acidosis
Hyperkalemia
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17
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Where is the local anaesthetic injected in a spinal block?

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Into the CSF in the sub arachnoid space after the point where the spinal cord ends (usually between L3 and 4 or L4 and 5

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18
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What is the difference between an epidural and a spinal block?

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In an epidural, local is injected outside of the dura mater so not in the CSF.

In a spinal, the LA is injected into the CSF in the subarachnoid space

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19
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Which agent is commonly used in an epidural?

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Levobupivacaine (with or without fentanyl)

20
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What are the common adverse effects of an epidural?

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Headache (if the dura is punctured, this leads to a dural tap)
Hypotension
Motor weakness in the legs
Nerve damage
Infection
Haematoma
21
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How do you measure a guedel?

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Mouth to angle of the jaw or tooth to tragus

22
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What is the contraindication for inserting an nasopharyngeal airway?

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Base of skull fracture

23
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What are the 4 plans in a difficult airway?

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A- laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation

B- supraglottic airway

C- face mask ventilation

D- cricothroidotomy

24
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Which types of medications can be given through a central line but not a cannula?

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Meds which are too irritating for peripheral circulation

Inotropes, amiodarone, fluids with high K+

25
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What is chronic pain?

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Pain which is present for 3 months or more

26
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What is allodynia?

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Allodynia refers to when pain is experienced with sensory inputs that do not normally cause pain (e.g., light touch).

27
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Which fibres transmit dull pain?

A

C fibres

28
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Which fibres transmit sharp pain?

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A-delta fibres

29
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Which tracts does pain travel up to the brain in?

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Spinothalamic and spinoreticular

30
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What are the two ways of measuring pain?

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Visual analogue scale and numerical rating scale

31
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What are the 3 steps of the analgesic ladder?

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Step 1: non opioid medications such as paracetamol and NSAIDs

Step 2: Weak opioids such as codeine and tramadol

Step 3: strong opioids such as morphine, oxycodone, fentanyl and buprenorphine

32
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In which patients are NSAIDs contraindicated?

A 
Asthma
Renal impairment
Heart disease
Uncontrolled HTN
Stomach ulcers
33
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What are the key side effects of opioids?

A 
Constipation
Pruritus
Nausea
Altered mental state
Respiratory depression
34
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Which agent is used to reverse the effects of opioids?

A

Nalaoxone

35
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What should the breakthrough dose of opioids be?

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1/6 of the background dose

36
Q

What are the key side effects of NSAIDs?

A 
Gastritis
Stomach ulcers
Exacerbation of asthma
Hypertension
Renal impairment
37
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What is the equivalent dose of 10mg of oral morphine for IV morphine?

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5mg

38
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What is the equivalent dose of 10mg of oral morphine for oral codiene

A

100mg

39
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What is the equivalent dose of 10mg of oral morphine for oral tramadol?

A

100mg

40
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What is the equivalent dose of 10mg of oral morphine for oxycodone oral?

A

6.6mg

41
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What is the equivalent dose of 10mg of oral morphine for diamorphine?

A

3mg

42
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What is the 3 step pain management programme for secondary chronic pain caused by osteoarthritis?

A

Oral paracetamol and topical NSAIDs

Oral NSAIDs and PPI

Opiates and codiene

43
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What are the 4 first-line treatments for neuropathic pain?

A

Amitriptyline
Duloxetine
Gabapentin
Pregabalin

44
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Why is TPN given through a central line?

A

It is irritating to veins so can cause thrombophlebitis

45
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What are the short term complications of ventilator associated lung injury?

A

pulmonary oedema and hypoxia

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