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AcH receptor upregulation and NMBA

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Upregulation results in increased number of immature AcH receptors (fetal subunit) at NMJ that extend into adjacent membranes

  • Increased sensitivity to AcH and Suxx
  • Decreased sensitivity/increased resistance to NDNMBA (why? more receptors need to be antagonized)
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ACLS treatment for symptomatic bradycardia

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1st line: atropine, transcutaneous pacing

2nd line: epinephrine, dopamine

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Active cardiac conditions that require perioperative evaluation

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Unstable coronary syndrome

  • acute MI (<7 days old)
  • recent MI (7-30 days old)
  • unstable angina

Decompensated heart failure

  • NYHA class IV
  • new onset HF

Symptomatic arrhythmias

  • mobitz type II AV block
  • 3rd degree AV block
  • Afib with RVR
  • symptomatic bradycardia

Severe valvular disease

  • severe aortic stenosis (mean pressure gradient >40 mmHg, aortic valve area <1.0 cm2
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Allergen associated with latex allergy

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Banana

Avocado

Kiwi

Pineapple

Mango

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Alternative hypothesis (Ha)

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States a difference DOES exist between the variables being tested

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Alveolar gas equation

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PAO2 = [(Patm - PH20) *FiO2] - (PaCO2/0.8)

Patm = 760 mmHg at sea level

PH20 = water vapor pressure = 47 mmHg at 37C

Increased Patm and FiO2 increase PAO2

Decreased PH2O and PACO2 decrease PAO2

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Ambient lights effect on pulse oximetry

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Increase in ambient light exposure increases DC signal, creating a poor pulse oximeter waveform, limiting its accuracy

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Amiloride: MOA, side-effects

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Potassium-sparing diuretic that acts on distal collecting ducts leading to hyperkalemia and sodium excretion.

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Amount of fibrinogen in cryoprecipitate

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200 mg/unit

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Arterial waveforms: central (aorta) vs. peripheral

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Peripheral waveforms:

Steeper upstroke

Higher systolic peak

Later dicrotic notch

Lower end-diastolic pressure

Wider pulse pressure (diff btw SBP and DBP)

60msec delay in systolic upstroke

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ASA classification of physical status: 2

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Mild systemic dz ex: well controlled DM, HTN, asthma (on inhalers), PREGNANCY, SMOKERS W/O COPD

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ASA classification of physical status: 3

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Severe systemic dz (no immediate threat to life) ex: DM w/ complications (retinopathy), asthma w/ hospitalizations, MI or CVA >6 mo ago, STABLE ANGINA, controlled CHF, ESRD on dialysis

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ASA classification of physical status: 4

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Severe systemic dz with constant threat to life ex: symptomatic CHF, MI or CVA <6 mo ago, UNSTABLE ANGINA, ESRD NOT on dialysis

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ASA classification of physical status: 5

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Moribund pt who won’t survive without surgery ex: septic shock, multi-organ failure, ICH with mass effect

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ASA classification of physical status: 6

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Declared brain dead, organ donor

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At what point is cartilage totally absent from the airway wall?

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Terminale bronchioles

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Bainbridge reflex

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Increases HR by inhibiting parasympathetic activity when stretch receptors located in the right atrial wall sense increased pressure

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Benefit of additing opioid to epidural solution

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  • able to use more dilute LA
  • prolongs duration of analgesia
  • improves quality of sensory blockade
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Biggest predictor of difficult intubation in morbidly obese pts?

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Thick neck circumference (>40 cm)

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Boyle’s Law

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Shows effect of change in volume or pressure when temp remains constant

P1 V1 = P2 V2

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Brachial artery catheterization risks

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#1: vessel thrombosis

Infection

Median nerve injury

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Burn pts and NMBA: how is dosing affected, why?

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Burn pts exhibit resistance to NDNMBA resulting in increased dosing requirements due to upregulation of AcH receptors and increase in plasma protein binding

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Calculate minutes until hypoxemia

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Assumptions:

  1. oxygen consumption in an adult ~3-4 mL/kg/min
  2. FRC 30 mL/kg

min. until hypoxemia = [FRC/O2 consumption] x %O2 in FRC

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Cardiovascular complications due to use of ketamine in critically ill patients

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Ketamine is a direct myocardial depressant and smooth muscle relaxant but also blocks neuronal reuptake of circulating catecholamines, thereby leading to elevation of BP, HR, CO and myocardial oxygen consumption.

However, critically ill patient’s who have depleted their catecholamine stores or lack the ability to compensate via the sympathetic nervous system will experience decreased BP and CO.

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Cardiovascular effects due to laparoscopic surgery
Increased cardiac filling due to increased intrathoracic pressure Arrhythmias Decreased venous return due to vena cava compression Decreased EF Decreased renal blood flow (results in decreased UOP 2/2 increased ADH secretion) Decreased splanchnic perfusion
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Cardiovascular effects of desflurane
Decreases arterial pressure by decreasing afterload Increases HR, especially after quick concentration change Dose-dependent depression of myocardial fxn **Maintains CO**
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Cardiovascular effects of ketamine
Direct myocardial depressant and smooth muscle relaxant. HOWEVER, also decreases neuronal reuptake of circulating catecholamines. Therefore, net result is: * elevated BP * elevated HR * elevated CO * increased myocardial oxygen consumption
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Cardiovascular effects of Propofol
Propofol decreases sympathetic activity, therefore... * Decreased SBP and DBP w/o increase in HR (CO, SV and SVR all decrease lowering BP while propofol inhibits baroreceptor response, therefore no reflexive increase in HR occurs) * Myocardium depression (due to altered intracellular Ca2+ balance/influx) * Both arterial and venous vasodilation
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Causes of a sudden drop in EtCO2
Cardiovascular collapse (decreased CO) VAE PE Kinked/dislodged ETT Esophageal intubation Sample line disconnect
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Causes of BOTH elevated peak inspiratory pressure and plateau pressure
* Intrinsic pulmonary dz * Ascites * Insufflation * Tension PTX * Trendelenburg positioning
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Causes of **decreased** mixed venous oxygen saturation (SvO2)
* Increased oxygen consumption (fever, shivering) * Decreased CO (cardiogenic shock) * Decreased [Hgb] (anemia) * Decreased arterial oxygen saturation (methemoglobinemia) Fick Equation: SvO2 = SaO2 - [VO2/(CO x Hgb x 1.36)]
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Causes of elevated peak inspiratory pressures with unchanged plateau pressure. Why?
* Bronchospasm * Kinked ETT * Airway secretions * Mucous plug Peak inspiratory pressures directly proportional to changes in airflow resistance, while plateau pressure changes vary with change in lung compliance/elastic changes.
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Causes of increased mixed venous oxygen saturation (SvO2)
* Inadequate regional blood flow (PVD) * Decreased VO2 (sepsis, CN toxicity, hypothermia) * Increased SaO2 (L to R intracardiac shunt, AV fistula) * Increased [Hgb] (polycythemia) Fick Equation: SvO2 = SaO2 - [VO2/(CO x Hgb x 1.36)]
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Causes of non-anion gap acidosis
**FUSEDCARS:** * Fistula * Ureteral diversion * Saline administration * Endocrine dfxn * Diarrhea * Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (acetazolamide) * Ammonium chloride (TPN component) * RTA * Spironolactone
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Causes of prolonged succinylcholine duration of action
1. Pseudocholinesterase deficiency 2. Liver dz (why? pseudocholinesterase produced by liver) 3. Pregnancy 4. Malnutrition 5. Malignancy 6. Hypothyroidism
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Causes of rebreathing CO2
Depleted CO2 absorbent Dysfunctional circuit valve Low FGF Improper calibration of bellows
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Central action of opioids in CNS
* Activate descending inhibitory pain pathway via inhibition of GABA receptors in the brainstem * Provide analgesia via mu1 receptors in periaqueductal gray matter, locus ceruleus and nucleus raphe magnus
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Characteristics of depolarizing blockade
1. No fade in response to repetitive stimuli 2. No amplification in force of subsequent muscle contractions after period of high-frequency stimulus (tetany)
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Characteristics of non-depolarizing blockade
1. Progressive decrease (fade) in response to repetitive stimuli 2. Potentiation of evoked responses with high-frequency stimulation (tetany) = increased amplitude and decreased fade of response
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Characteristics of Propofol-infusion syndrome
Acute refractory bradycardia Severe metabolic acidosis Cardiovascular collapse Rhabdomyolysis Hyperlipidemia/hypertriglyceridemia Renal failure Hepatomegaly
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Charle's Law
Shows effect of change in V or T when pressure remains constant V1 / T1 = V2/ T2
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CNS effects of ketamine
* increases CMRO2 * increases CBF (therefore, increases CBV) * elevates ICP
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CNS effects of meperidine. Why?
Tremors Muscle twitches Seizures Meperidine is a synthetic opioid, acts on mu-receptors, metabolized in liver to normeperidine- t1/2 15-30 hrs, no mu-receptor activity but is a CNS STIMULANT.
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CNS effects of opioids
* reduce MAC of inhaled anesthetics * normeperidine-induced seizures * reduce cerebral metabolic oxygen requirement * reduce CBF * reduce ICP (except in TBI!) * opioid induced respiratory depression and associated mydriasis * stimulate area postrema in brainstem leading to N/V * interfere with serotonin uptake causing serotonin syndrome
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CNS effects of propofol
* hypnosis via agonism at beta subunit of GABA-A receptor and inhibition of glutamate binding site on NMDA receptors * decreases IOP * decreases CMRO2 and CBF, leading to decrease ICP
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Common causes of anion-gap metabolic acidosis
MUDPILES Methanol (formic acid) Uremia DKA Paraldehyde Iron, Isoniazid Lactic acidosis Ethanol Salicylates
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Common drugs associated with Serotonin syndrome
* Levodopa, Carbidopa-levodopa * SSRI (citalopram, fluoxetine, sertraline) * SNRI (duloxetine, venlafaxine) * Dopamine-NE reuptake inhibitor (bupropion) * Trazodone * TCAs (amitriptyline, clomipramine) * Valproate, Carbamezepine * St. John's Wort * Dextromethorphan
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Common trauma related causes of HoTN
* #1 = hemorrhage * Abnl cardiac pump fxn (myocardial contusion, tamponade, coronary artery dissection, valve injury) * PTX * Hemothorax * **Spinal cord injury**
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Complications associated with succinylcholine
1. bradycardia, asystole (esp. in children) 2. fasciculations, myalgias 3. elevated IOP 4. elevated ICP 5. elevated serum K+ 6. rhabdomyolysis/fatal hyperkalemia in children with muslce dystrophies 7. malignant hyperthermia (associated with concomittant IA use) 8. masseter muscle spasm
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Complications of neuraxial anesthesia
Hypotension Bradycardia Postdural puncture HA Epidural hematoma (reqs emergent evacuation) Infx- epidural abscess, meningitis **Urinary retention** Transient neurologic sx- spinal only, occurs 24hrs after block wears off, causes severe buttock pain but no sensory or motor deficits **LAST**
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Complications of sodium bicarbonate administration
* Left shift of oxygen dissociation curve due to increasing pH, leading to tissue hypoxia, subsequent anaerobic metabolism and worsening lactic acidosis * Depression of LV contractility, as sodium bicarbonate will transiently decreased serum ionized [calcium]; LV contractility is proportional to serum ionized [calcium] * Increased preload, as sodium bicarbonate is a hypertonic solution (~1,800 mOsm/L), leading to increased intravascular volume * Risk of elevated ICP and ICH, especially in infants, due to volume expansion in setting of sodium bicarbonate conversion to PCO2 leading to cerebral vasodilation
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Conditions associated with latex allergy. Why?
Spina bifida Urogenital syndromes Frequent exposure to latex foley catheters and surgical equipment with latex
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Consideration for pt undergoing retinal detachment surgery with use of SF6 (sulfur hexafluoride)
AVOID NITROUS OXIDE FOR 4 WEEKS! N2O can raise IOP by expanding air bubble. SF6 used as intraocular gas during retinal detachment surgery.
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Contraindications for cricoid pressure
Active vomiting Unstable cervical spine
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Contraindications of ketamine
Increased ICP Increased IOP or open eye injury ICM lesion Ischemic heart disease Vascular aneurysm Psych hx, including PTSD, Schizophrenia
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Contraindications of LMA
Unknown PO status (pt can aspirate around LMA) Restrictive pulmonary dz (decreased chest wall compliance, LMA not intended for positive pressure ventilation) Non-supine positioning, ie: lithotomy Obesity Pregnancy Intra-abdominal procedures Prolonged surgical time
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Contraindications of nasotracheal intubation
Severe coagulopathy High-dose systemic anticoagulation Nasal pathologies or mass lesions Infection of paranasal sinuses Basilar skull fracture TBI with CSF leak
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Contraindications to electrical defibrillation
* pulseless electrical activity (PEA) * asystole * VT with pulse and perfusable rhythm (once unstable, should receive cardioversion; only defibrillate once pulseless) * wet environment
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Contraindications to sugammadex
Pts with allergy to cyclodextrins Pediatric pts ESRD Reversal of agents other than rocuronium/vecuronium
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Contraindications to use of EMLA cream
Allergy to amides (lidocaine, prilocaine) Use of class III antiarrhythmics (amiodarone, sotalol, dofetilide) Hx of congenital methemoglobinemia
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Contraindications to use of N2O
Venous/arterial air embolism PTX Intestinal obstruction with bowel distention Pneumocephalus Pulmonary blebs Intraocular procedures Tympanic membrane procedures
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Coronary artery perfusion of left ventricle
LAD, diagonals: * medial aspect anterior wall * anterior 2/3 septum * apex Left circumflex, marginals: * anterior/posterior aspect of lateral wall RCA: * medial posterior wall * posterior 1/3 septum
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Critical side-effect of Naloxone administration
Pulmonary edema
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CSF flow
Produced in lateral ventricles ---\> third ventricle via intraventricular foramina ---\> fourth ventricle via cerebral aqueduct ---\> subarachnoid space to surround brain and spinal cord
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Cushing's triad
HTN Bradycardia Respiratory changes \*sign of elevated ICP and impending uncal herniation.
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CYP2CP metabolism
* Phenytoin * Warfarin * Ibuprofen
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CYP2D6 metabolism
* Beta blockers * Amiodarone * Codeine * Tramadol, Fentanyl, Oxycodone
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Effect of damage to Recurrent Laryngeal nerve, unilateral
Hoarseness
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Ddx: Large R wave in lead V1
1. Right ventricular hypertrophy 2. Posterior wall MI 3. WPW 4. Muscular dystrophy 5. Right atrial enlargement
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Define critical pressure
The pressure required to liquefy a gas at its critical temperature. Remember, critical temperature is the temperature above which no amount of pressure can convert a gas to liquid.
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Define critical velocity
Critical velocity is the velocity at which flow turns from laminar to turbulent flow. Critical velocity is dependent on: * radius of the tube (r) * viscosity (Π) * density (þ) * Reynolds number (k) Critical velocity = kΠ ÷ þr
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Definition mixed venous oxygen saturation, SvO2
Measure of peripheral tissue perfusion signified by %O2 bound to Hgb in blood returning to right atrium (blood captured from SVC, IVC, coronary sinus)
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Definition of critical temperature
Highest temperature at which a gas can exist in liquid form
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Definition of efficacy
Maximum effect produced by a drug. **Efficacy does not depend on dose**.
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Definition of neurogenic shock
Hypotension and bradycardia caused by the loss of vasomotor tone and sympathetic innervation of the heart as a result of functional depression of the descending sympathetic pathways of the spinal cord. It is usually present after high thoracic and cervical spine injuries and improves within 3 to 5 days.
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Definition of potency
Dose required to produce a given effect. **Related to receptor affinity.** S maller dose needed for given effect, the higher the potency.
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Definition of viscosity
Resistance to flow. Also, internal friction between adjacent fluid layers sliding past each other. Increases based on opportunity for hydrogen bonding, components of fluid and molecular size.
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Definition: Difficult endotracheal intubation
\>3 attempts or \>10 minutes
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Definition: Difficult mask ventilation
Inability of unassisted anesthesiologist to maintain SpO2 \>92% or prevent/reverse signs of inadequate ventilation.
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Definition: General Anesthesia
GA occurs when pt loses consciousness and ability to respond purposefully, whether or not airway instrumentation occurs
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Definition: Monitored Anesthetic Care
MAC = varying levels of sedation, analgesia, anxiolysis; provider must be prepared to convert to general anesthesia when necessary
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Describe Alveolar-arterial gradient
A-a gradient measures pulmonary shunt to determine the efficacy of pulmonary oxygenation of arterial blood. **A-a gradient in healthy pt \< 10mmHg** Normal gradient exist due to physiologic shunting through bronchial and coronary veins that drain deoxygenated blood directly into left heart.
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Describe blood/gas coefficient
It is the ratio of the concentrations of a compound in one solvent to the concentration in another solvent at equilibrium. The blood/gas partition coefficient describes how the gas will partition itself between the two phases (blood/alveoli) after equilibrium has been reached. High solubility = more anesthetic needs to be dissolved = slower onset MAC decreases as blood gas partition coefficient increases, generally speaking
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Describe boiling point
Boiling point is reached when vapor pressure is in equilibrium with external ambient pressure exerted on liquid surface.
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Describe cardiac side-effect of isoflurane
Isoflurane has been shown to **dilate coronary arteries** that can lead to coronary steal syndrome. Coronary steal refers to narrowed coronary arteries with collateral microvasculature that becomes bypassed leading to myocardial ischemia in that distribution.
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Describe dampening of a system. What are signs of increased dampening? Name causes of system dampening.
Dampening refers to the decrease of signal amplitude that accompanies a reduction of energy in an oscillating system. Signs of increased dampening include: * decrease in SBP * increase in DBP In a pressure transducer system, most dampening arises from **factors that decrease energy in the system**: * friction between tubing and fluid within the tubing * 3-way stopcock * bubbles * clots * arterial vasospasm * large catheter size * narrow, long or compliant tubing
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Describe "defibrillation"
During defibrillation, a RANDOMLY timed high-voltage electric current is discharged across two electrodes in attempt to SIMULTANEOUSLY DEPOLARIZE a large critical mass of myocardium. This would cause nearly all ventricular myocytes to enter their absolute refractory periods where no action potentials can be generated. At this point, the pacemaker with the highest automaticity (SA or AV node) will take control of ventricular pacing and contraction.
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Describe dibucaine-resistant cholinesterase deficiency study
* Examines pt serum in those with suspected genetic mutations in pseudocholinesterase (homozygous, heterozygous) * Dibucaine is a local anesthetic that inhibits pseudocholinesterase by 80% (Dib # = 80) * If pseudocholinesterase is atypical due to homozygous mutation, dibucaine will inhibit it by only 20% (Dib # =20) * If pseudocholinesterase is atypical due to heterozygous mutation, dibucaine will inhibit it by 40-60% (Dib # = 40-60) * Pts with homozygous mutation, Dib # 20, will have an extremely prolonged block with phase II characteristics. Heterozygous pts will have a moderately prolonged block.
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Describe discovery of meperidine and why this is important in understanding its side-effects
First used for its anticholinergic activity, as it has a structure similar to atropine. Side-effect is **tachycardia**.
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Describe effects of bradykinin
Promotes vasodilation by increasing production of arachidonic acid metabolites and nitric oxide. Increases natriuresis (sodium excretion) via direct tubular effects. Usually degraded by ACE
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Describe features of NMDA receptor activation
Cell membrane must be depolarized Mg2+ removed by depolarization Glutamate (+/- glycine) bind to ligand-gated channel Sodium and **CALCIUM influx** (Ca2+ responsible for 2nd messenger signaling cascade) Potassium efflux
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Describe fluoride-induced nephrotoxicity
Related to hepatic metabolism of IA and production of fluoride ions causing direct toxicity to collecting ducts leading to high-output renal failure that is **unresponsive to vasopressin**.
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Describe function of carotid body (ies)
Chemoreceptors that respond to **reductions in arterial partial pressure of oxygen** (PaO2), "hypoxic drive". Associated with **afferent glossopharyngeal n**. that are stimulated when PaO2 \< 60-65mmHg, leading to increased MV.
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Describe Henry's Law. Name a common application of Henry's Law.
States that for a **constant temperature**, the amount of a given gas that dissolves in a given type and volume of liquid is **directly proportional** to the partial pressure of that gas in equilibrium with that liquid. Therefore, **at equilibrium**, there will be the **same number of molecules existing in the gaseous phase** and in the **dissolved (liquid) phase**, both exerting the same kinetic energy. Common application = solubility of gases * As temperature drops, gas solubility increases
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Describe Hepatic Artery Buffer Response system
Mediated by adenosine, used to maintain total hepatic blood flow when reciprocal changes occur in portal vein ie: portal vein blood flow increases --\> hepatic artery will vasoconstrict
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Describe laminar flow
Particles flow in one direction, parallel to tube/wall and down a pressure gradient. Flow is fastest in the center and decreases parabolically due to friction. **Resistance directly related to flow rate.** Poisseuille's law follows laminar flow.
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Describe landmarks for Femoral nerve block
Bony structures = ASIS (lateral), pubic tubercle (medial) Inguinal ligament Femoral vein --\> Femoral artery --\> Femoral nerve (medial --\> lateral) Femoral nerve lies superficial to psoas muscle, fascia iliaca draps its anterior
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Describe MOA of antiplatelet activity of dipyridamole
Dipyridamole inhibits both PDE and adenosine reuptake. Normally, PDE breaks down cAMP. When cAMP levels are high, PLT unable to aggregate due to cAMP inhibition of thromboxane A2.
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Describe origin and pathway of cardiac sympathetic fibers
Originate at T1-T4, traveling to the heart through cervical (stellate) ganglia.
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Describe pharmacology of fenoldopam
* Selective peripheral **dopamine-1 receptor agonist** * Causes systemic arteriolar vasodilation leading to **reduced afterload** * Improves renal blood flow, diuresis, natriuresis * Short duration of action and elimination half-time * Indicated for short-term management of HTN emergency * Side-effects include HA, flushing, reflex tachycardia, elevated IOP (related to arteriole dilation) * Contraindicated in pts with allergy to sulfa due to preservative, sodium metabisulfite
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Describe production of CSF
* Produced in the **lateral ventricles** by choroid plexus * 20 mL/h (500 mL/d) * Total CSF volume 100-150 mL, maintained via **absorption at arachnoid villi** in cerebral venous sinuses
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Describe redistribution. Why is it an important concept?
[tissue]=[plasma] causes redistribution in which drugs return from tissues back into plasma, therefore, slowing the rate of decline in [plasma drug]. Redistribution generally delays emergence as tissue reservoirs continue to feed [plasma drug]
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Describe relationship between volume of distribution and drug plasma concentration
Inverse relationship: Large VOD = lower [drug plasma]
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Describe resonance of a system. Name factors that increase the natural frequency of the system, and therefore minimizes resonance.
**Every system has a frequency at which it oscillates, called the natural frequency**. If a force with similar frequency to the natural frequency of a system is applied, the system will oscillate at maximum amplitude. This is resonance. Resonance produces excessive amplification that distorts the electrical signal. In an invasive arterial BP monitoring system, this results in greater SBP, lower DBP and increased pulse pressure. Factors that minimize resonance: 1. Reduce tubing length 2. Reduce compliance of tubing 3. Reduce density of fluid in tubing 4. Increase diameter of tubing
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Describe surfactants role in non-respiratory functions of the lung
Produced by type II alveolar epithelial cells, surfactant plays many roles outside of decrease surface tension within alveoli: * increases bacterial cell wall permeability * stimulates macrophage migration * stimulates synthesis of IgX and cytokines
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Describe the basal ganglia: * site of input * site of output * associated dz state
* Basal ganglia is part of the extrapyramidal system important for **control of movement and posture** * Basal ganglia are made up of the **caudate nucleus, putamen, globus pallidus and substantia nigra** * Site of **input** is via the striatum made up of the **caudate nucleus and putamen** * Site of **output** is via the **globus pallidus and substantia nigra** * Globus pallidus sends inhibitory outputs to the thalamus * Degeneration of the pars compacta substantia nigra alters basal ganglia neurotransmission causing **Parkinson's disease** (dfxn dopaminergic pathway) * Degeneration of the caudate and putamen causes **Huntington's disease**
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Describe the Bezold-Jarisch cardiovascular reflex
Parasympathetic-mediated reflex occurs when stretch receptors located in the **LV** respond to an acute decrease in LV preload, resulting in **bradycardia and reduced contractility.**
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Describe the corticospinal tract
* Descending pathway involved in limb and axial motor movement **Precentral gyrus**---\> corona radiata and internal capsule---\> pons---\> **85% decussate** to form **pyramids** and descend as the **lateral corticospinal tract**---\> synapse in anterior/ventral horn onto lower motor neurons---\> **limb** motor movement ...pons---\>15% don't decussate in brainstem but rather continue to **descend ipsilaterally as the anterior corticospinal tract**---\> decussate at the anterior white commissure and synapse in anterior/ventral horn onto lower motor neurons---\> **axial** motor movement
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Describe the dorsal column/medial lemniscus pathway
* Ascending pathway carries fibers that control fine touch and proprioception * 3 neuron system (DRG, cunate/gracile nucleus, VPL) Peripheral receptors (Meissner's and Pacinian corpuscles, muscle stretch receptors, golgi tendon organs)---\> **cell body located in DRG**---\> fibers travel up dorsal column (cunate or gracile fasciculus)---\> terminate at cell body in medulla oblongata **(nucleus of cunate or gracile)**---\> decussate to become the medial lemniscus---\> synapse on the **ventral posterior lateral (VPL)** nucleus in thalamus---\> travel through internal capsule---\> terminate in **postcentral gyrus**
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Describe the effect that disease states causing decrease in AcH receptors (ie: MG) has on NMB agents
Fewer AcH receptors demonstrates a sensitivity to depolarizing agents (sux, fewer receptors to depolarize) and increased sensitivity to non-depolarizing agents (fewer receptors to impose conformational change on)
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Describe the Haldane effect
Describes CO2 transport from tissues to lungs Based on fact that deoxyhgb has 3.5x more capacity for CO2 than oxyhgb * Once CO2 enters RBC (Hgb), it combines with H20 to form carbonic acid via carbonic anhydrase * Carbonic acid rapidly releases H+ protons, forming bicarbonate, which diffuses from the RBC into plasma; H+ protons bind to histidine residue of Hgb * Chloride ions replace bicarbonate to maintain neutrality * Once RBC reaches lungs, Hgb is met with high [O2], which decreases Hgb affinity for H+ ions * H+ then binds with bicarbonate to form CO2 + H20, CO2 is exhaled
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Describe the lateral spinothalamic tract
* Ascending pathway carries fibers involved in pain and temperature * 3 neuron system (DRG, substantia gelatinosa, VPL) Peripheral receptors--\> **cell body in DRG**---\> ascend spinal cord through **Lissauer's fasciculus** (white matter) 1-2 levels---\> synapse onto cell body in dorsal horn = **substantia gelatinosa (rex lamina II)**---\> **axons decussate to the lateral spinothalamic tract**---\> synapse on the ventral posterior lateral **(VPL)** nucleus of the thalamus---\> internal capsule---\> **postcentral gyrus**
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Describe the most important feature of CO2 absorbent. Why?
Granule size - Smaller granules have greater surface area for absorption but increased resistance to air flow. Ideal granule size is 4-8 mesh
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Describe the oculocardiac reflex (OCR)
Reflex that results in bradycardia, possible cardiac arrest secondary to traction on the EOM or pressure on the eyeball. Stimuli at the eye --\> ciliary ganglion --\> ophthalmic division of trigeminal n --\> gasserian ganglion --\> trigeminal nucleus --\> vagus n --\> bradycardia
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Describe the pattern of CNS symptoms in lidocaine toxicity
Perioral and tongue numbness \> tinnitus \> lightheadedness, dizziness \> muscle twitching \> seizures \> coma \> respiratory depression \> cardiovascular collapse
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Describe the Sciatic nerve, including origin and branches
Origin = L4-S3, lumbosacral nerve, travels down posterior thigh into popliteal fossa Branches = Tibial nerve and Common Peroneal nerve
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Describe therapeutic window
The range of a drug between the concentration associated with desired therapeutic effect and the concentration associated with a toxic drug response.
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Describe Transient Neurologic Symptoms following spinal anesthesia. Name risk factors.
Associated with lidocaine spinal anesthesia, causing LBP, buttocks and LE pain/sensory changes. Risk factors include lidocaine anesthetic, lithotomy, ambulatory anesthesia.
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Describe turbulent flow
Particles move in all directions, flow rate is the same across the diameter of the tube. Pressure difference will increase to maintain flow and in turn increases resistance. **Gas density more important than viscosity.**
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Describes features of Fentanyl CSHT
Long and variable CSHT: Highly lipophilic (hydrophobic) --\> large VOD --\> rapid redistribution--\> requires metabolism by liver enzymes--\> slower decrease in plasma drug concentration
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Desflurane and impact on MAC delivered due to altitude changes
Desflurane Tec 6 vaporizer is a dual-gas blender that will deliver anesthetic directly proportional to the atmospheric pressure change. In other words, MAC delivered will be inversely proportional to altitude change (6% des (1 MAC) at 1 atm = 3% des (0.5 MAC) at 0.5 atm)
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Desflurane has lower blood:gas coefficient number than N20 but slower rate of induction. Which concept explains this disparity?
Concentration effect of N20
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Difference between carotid sinus vs. carotid body
Carotid sinus is a mechanoreceptor, responding to changes in pressure. Carotid body is a chemoreceptor, responding to changes in oxygen/CO2 levels in blood.
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Difference between physiologic dead space ventilation vs. physiologic shunt
Physiologic dead space ventilation applies to areas of the lung that are ventilated but poorly perfused, physiologic shunt occurs in lung that is perfused but poorly ventilated. The physiologic shunt is that portion of the total cardiac output that returns to the left heart and systemic circulation without receiving oxygen in the lung.
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Difference in vapor pressure between volatile anesthetics at 20 C
Desflurane 670 \>\>\> Isoflurane 240 \> Sevoflurane 160
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Differential diagnosis: Hypoxemia and normal CXR
Pulmonary embolism Obstructive lung dz (asthma) Mucuos plugging Intrapulmonary shunt Methemoglobinemia
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Downregulation of AcH receptors and NMBA
Downregulation causes decreased number of AcH receptors at NMJ due to sustained/chronic receptor agonism (chronic neostigmine use, organophosphate poisoning) * Decreased sensitivity/increased resistance to AcH/Suxx * Extreme sensitivity to NDNMBA
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Drug used in post-op shivering
Meperidine | (Demerol)
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Drug used to reverse central anticholinergic and also, hypnotic effects of ketamine
Physostigmine
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Drugs that follow zero-order kinetics
THE PAW Theophylline Heparin Ethanol Phenytoin Aspirin Warfarin
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Drugs that interfere with CSF production
Decrease CSF production: * acetazolamide * furosemide * thiopental Increase CSF production: * desflurane * halothane * ketamine
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E-cylinder gas and corresponding color (U.S.)
Oxygen: Green Nitrous oxide: Blue Carbon dioxide: Gray Air: Yellow Helium: Brown Nitrogen: Black
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ECG: Left anterior descending artery ischemia
Effects septal and/or anterior left ventricle V1-V4, often V5-V6
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ECG: Left circumflex artery ischemia
Effects lateral left ventricle. I, aVL, V5-V6
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ECG: Left main artery ischemia
Involves territory of LAD and LCx I, aVL, V1-V6
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ECG: Right coronary artery ischemia
Inferior territory II, III, aVF
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Effect of anti-epileptic drugs on neuromuscular blockade
Acute administration --\> **potentiates** blockade Chronic administration --\> **decreases duration of action** of aminosteroid NDNMBA
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Effect of co-administration of Ketamine and Mg2+. Why?
Potentiates effect of ketamine. Mg2+ blocks NMDA receptor channel at rest, therefore, will assist in "antagonizing" the receptor.
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Effect of damage to Recurrent Laryngeal nerve, bilateral
Aphonia Airway obstruction **\*Partial injury to nerve** = leads to bilateral adduction of vocal cords Complete transection = paralyzed cords in paramedian position but act as "curtains" so still able to pass ETT **\*partial nerve injury is worse**
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Effect of hypermagnesemia on NMBA blockade
Prolongs duration of action of NMBA blockade by inhibiting Ca2+ channels both pre and post-synaptically
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Effect of hypokalemia on NDNMBA blockade and reversal
Hypokalemia potentiates blockade and decreases effectiveness of anticholinesterase antagonism of nondepolarizing blocks.
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Effect of ionotropy
Positive ionotropes increase contractility, augment cardiac output and thereby enhance end-organ perfusion.
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Effect on output and IA concentration if IA agents are placed into the wrong vaporizer
Vaporizers are IA agent specific based on differences in vapor pressure * if a vaporizer calibrated for high vapor pressure (ie: iso) is filled with an agent with low vapor pressure (ie: sevo), less output/lower agent concentration will be delivered * if a vaporizer calibrated for low vapor pressure (ie: sevo) is filled with an agent with high vapor pressure (ie: isoflurane), increased output/higher agent concentration will be delivered
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Effects of Dobutamine
High affinity for beta-1 receptors, also acts on alpha-1 and beta-2 receptors but with equal affinity thereby resulting in no net effect on vascular tone Increases conductance through the SA node
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Effects of epinephrine on local anesthetic
1. prolongs duration of block 2. increases intensity of block 3. decreases systemic absorption of LA How? Epinephrine causes vasoconstriction that counteracts the vasodilatory effects inherent to LA. Therefore, epinephrine causes decreased systemic absorption, decreases intraneural clearance of LA and may have direct analgesic effects vvia alpha 2 receptors in brain and spinal cord.
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Effects of nitric oxide (NO)
Also known as Endothelium-derived relaxing factor (EDRF) ## Footnote Vasodilation Antiaggregation of PLTs Stimulates insulin release in pancreas Modulates pain response When bound to Hgb, causes pulm vasodilation
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Effects of Phosphodiesterase inhibitors (PDIs) (Milrinone, amrinone, enoximone)
1) increase inotropy thereby improving cardiac output 2) improved lusitropy (myocardial relaxation) 3) decrease pulmonary vascular resistance thereby improve right ventricular outflow 4) vasodilation and reduced afterload
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EKG finding for right ventricular hypertrophy
Large R wave in lead V1
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Electrolyte abnormalities caused by thiazides
Hyponatremia Hypokalemia Hypomagnesia Hypercalcemia Hyperglycemia Hypercholesterolemia Hyperuricemia
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Elimination of methohexital
Feces All other barbiturates are renally excreted
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Elimination of neostigmine
50% renal excretion, therefore, duration of action is likely to be prolonged in renal failure pts.
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Endocrine effects of opioids
Suppresses FSH, LSH, ACTH, TSH, GH Elevates prolactin
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Enzyme inhibited by SSRIs?
CYP2D6
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Equation for coronary perfusion pressure of left ventricle (CPPLV)
CPPLV = ADP - LVEDP (Aortic diastolic pressure - LV end-diastolic pressure)
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Equation: CO
CO= HR x SV ## Footnote How to measure CO? PA catheter TEE Esophageal doppler
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Equation: Estimate time remaining in an E-cylinder
Time remaining (t)= Remaining cylinder pressure (PSi)/ (200 x Flow rate L/min) (t) is measured in hours Ex: 1000PSi remaining at Flow rate 5 L/min means you have 1 hr left to use that E-cylinder
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Equation: MAP
MAP= SVR x CO
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Equation: SVR
SVR= 80 x (MAP - CVP) / CO
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Expected challenges in patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
Difficult endotracheal intubation- AS as/w atlantoaxial instability and decreased ROM in cervical spine. Difficult mask ventilation- TMJ hypomobility leads to ill-sealing facemasks. AS as/w pulmonary fibrosis. Epidural hematoma- lumbar spine fusion leads to increased attempts. Many AS pts rely on NSAIDs for pain relief, resulting in plt dfxn and increased bleeding risk.
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Explain difference between total body sodium and sodium concentration in vivo
Total body sodium caused by increase/decrease in ECV/plasma; involves aldosterone, ANP Sodium concentration disorders due to excess/deficit of free water; involves ADH **\*think: hyperaldosteronism as/w hypervolemia (increased ECV) resulting in HTN but is NOT as/w abnormal [Na+]**
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Facial nerve muscle innervation and TOF monitoring
Facial nerve innervates orbicularis oculi (moves eyelid) and corrugator supercili (moves eyebrow). Neuromuscular blockade recovery time at the eyelid is similar to that of the adductor pollicis muscle (peripheral muscle), whereas recovery time at the eyebrow is similar to that of laryngeal muscles and diaphragm (central muscles).
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Factors that affect the likelihood of terminating ventricular fibrillation via defibrillation (electrical current)
_Low success:_ * time spent in dysrhythmia (longer time = worse outcome) * non-ischemic causes of cardiac arrest (tamponade, Tptx, PE, etc) _Higher success:_ * ischemic causes of cardiac arrest (MI) * applying firm pressure on paddles (~25 lbs) * using proper paddle size, conductive gel * defibrillating on end-expiration * stacked shock strengths
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Factors that affect the rate of diffusion of gases across a membrane
Based on Fick's Law of Diffusion **Vgas = A x D X (P1-P2) ÷ T** * A = surface area of barrier * D = diffusion cofficient (directly proportional to solubility and inversely proportional to sq root of molecular wt) * P1-P2 = partial pressure difference across the barrier * T = barrier thickness Factors that increase diffusion: * low molecular weight * increased solubility * increased partial pressure gradient * increased barrier surface area * decreased thickness of barrier
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Factors that contribute to volume of distribution
Lipophilicity and protein binding Lipophilic drugs and high tissue protein binding drugs have higher VoD Increased plasma protein binding has smaller VoD
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Factors that **decrease** MAC
IV anesthetics **Acute** EtOH intoxication **Chronic** amphetamine use Lithium Advanced age **Hypo**natremia Anemia Hypercarbia Hypoxemia **Hypo**thermia
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Factors that determine resistance to gas flow in laminar flow
Gas viscosity and radius of the airway
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Factors that determine resistance to gas flow in turbulent flow
Gas density and increasing flow rate
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Factors that enhance alveolar concentration of inhaled anesthetic
Low blood solubility, decreased cardiac output, increased ventilation
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Factors that increase insulin release
Enteral feeds beta-adrenergic stimulation alpha-adrenergic blockade Nitric oxide
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Factors that increase likelihood that flow in a tube will become turbulent
* increased velocity * increased tube diameter * increased fluid density * decreased fluid viscosity Reynolds number describes turbulent vs laminar flow Reynolds number = (**velocity** x **density** x **diameter**) / **viscosity** * Reynolds number **\<2000 = laminar flow** * Reynolds number **\>4000 = turbulent flow**
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Factors that **increase** MAC
Amphetamines Cocaine Ephedrine **Chronic** EtOH use **Hyper**natremia **Hyper**thermia
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Factors that increase risk of emergence rxn with ketamine
Adults \> pediatrics Womyn \> men Larger doses with rapid administration
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Factors that increase risk of nausea with spinal anesthesia
Hx of motion sickness Block above T5 (sympathectomy) Hypotension Opioid use
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Factors that increase risk of post-op urinary retention
* Pelvic/GU/rectal surgery * Hernia repairs * Periop urinary catheterization * Hx of urinary retention * Neuraxial anesthesia (increased risk with hydrophilic opioids, ie: morphine)
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Factors that increase risk of pressure neuropraxia with LMA use
Overinflation of cuff Prolonged operative times Lidocaine lubrication Difficult insertion Use of nitrous oxide (displaces air within cuff and can increase cuff pressure by 30 mm Hg) Cervical joint dz
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Factors that potentiate (prolong) the action of NMBA
* Volatile anesthetics * Local anesthetics * CCB * Beta blockers * Antibiotics (aminoglycosides) * Magnesium * Chronic steroid use * Dantrolene * Respiratory acidosis * Metabolic alkalosis * Hypothermia * Hypokalemia * Hypercalcemia * Hypermagnesemia
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Factors that predict degree of nerve blockade by local anesthetic
Drug concentration and volume
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Fasting guidelines
Clear liquids, 2H Breast milk, 4H Infant formula, 6H Cows milk, 6H Solids, 6H Fried food, 8H
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Features of stage 1, GA
* induction stage, ends with LOC * respiration is slow but regular * **eyelid reflex INTACT**
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Features of stage 2, GA
* "excitement" phase- disinhibition, delirium, **spastic movements** * **loss of eyelash reflex** * divergent gaze * reflex pupillary dilatation * airway irritability- risk of cough, vomiting, laryngospasm, bronchospasm * irregular respirations and breath holding
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Features of stage 3, GA
* period when target level of surgical anesthesia is reached * cessation of eye movement * skeletal muscle relaxation * respiratory depression
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Fentanyl and propofol are both highly lipophilic with large VOD. Why then does propofol have a shorter CSHT?
The rapid redistribution of fentanyl back to plasma prevents the plasma concentration from quickly falling after the infusion is stopped, even though fentanyl is rapidly cleared (1530 mL/min).
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Fick equation for cardiac output
CO = O2 uptake by lungs (ml/min) / (O2 artery - O2 vein) \*arterial oxygen is from left heart, venous oxygen is from right heart
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Fick equation: SvO2
SvO2 = SaO2 - [VO2 / (CO x Hgb x 1.36)]
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Full E-cylinder: volume, pressure
Oxygen- 625 L, 2200 Psi Air- 625 L, 2200 Psi Nitrous- 1,590 L, 745 Psi
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General causes of metabolic alkalosis
Vomiting (NG suctioning) Diuretic use
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GI side-effects of succinylcholine
**Increased intra-gastric pressure** and **increased LES tone** (LES tone effect \> gastric pressure, therefore, as long as LES is competent, there is no increased risk of aspiration)
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Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD): Pathology, S/Sx, Timing, Ppx
Pathology = **Viable lymphocytes in DONOR** blood attack recipient tissues. Recipient is IMMUNOSUPPRESSED so can't mount response S/Sx = fever, rash, cytopenia, liver dfxn, **diarrhea** Timing = 3-4 wks post-transplant Ppx = irradiated blood to reduce donor WBCs or leukoreduction filter use
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Hepatic acinus zone most susceptible to toxins, ie: acetaminophen overdose
**Zone 1**, hepatocytes closest to hepatic arterioles and therefore, first zone to come in contact with blood toxins
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Hering-Breuer reflex
Prevents overinflation of the lungs
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How do changes in atmospheric pressure affect boiling point? Why?
Lower atmospheric pressure will lower boiling point. Boiling point is reached when vapor pressure of liquid is equal to the external pressure exerted on its surface. Therefore, if external pressure is lower, vapor pressure is lower.
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How do changes in cardiac output effect uptake of volatile anesthetics in blood?
Higher CO \> greater volume of blood perfuses the lungs \> removes more inhalation anesthetic from alveoli \> decreases concentration of anesthetic in lungs \> lowers alveolar, arterial and therefore brain partial pressures of inhaled agent \> delay in anesthetic induction
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How does a right-to-left cardiac shunt effect IA induction? Why?
Slows induction. First, anesthetic gas leaving pulmonary arteries are diluted by deoxygenated blood from the right heart. Second, FA/FI is not effected much. Even though there is a higher gradient between mixed venous partial pressure and alveolar partial pressure (favoring uptake), less lung is perfused to participate in gas exchange, so overall there is decreased uptake.
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How does alkalinization speed onset of local anesthetics?
Alkalinization increases the percentage of molecules in their unionized form, therefore, molecules that can cross lipid bilayers and act on voltage-gated sodium channels
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How does half-life of a drug relate to volume of distribution and drug clearance?
Half-life to clearance= inverse relationship, faster clearance= shorter half-life Half-life to VOD= proportional relationship, larger VOD, longer half-life
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How does HR influence hypotension?
Either tachycardia or bradycardia can cause hypotension if CO is decreased. Bradycardia--\> enhanced ventricular filling, increased SV but based on CO equation (CO= HR x SV), severely slow HR can lead to decreased CO Tachycardia--\> insufficient time for left ventricular filling resulting in low CO
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How does plasma clearance effect context-sensitive half-time of a drug?
High plasma clearance = faster/shorter context-sensitive half-time (think Remifentanil)
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How does PTH raise serum calcium levels?
* stimulates osteoclastic bone resorption * activates distal tubule calcium reabsorption * conversion of vitamin D to calcitriol, which increases gut absorption of calcium
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How does redistribution effect context-sensitive half-time of a drug? Why?
Slower redistribution = faster/shorter context-sensitive half-time Drug is being cleared from plasma faster than drug returning to plasma from tissue compartments.
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How does single administration epidural morphine compare to fentanyl?
Fentanyl is much more lipophilic than morphine, and will cross out of the epidural space resulting in a more restrictive segmental spread! Since morphine is more hydrophilic, it does not cross out but rather remains within the epidural space with greater chance of rostral spread. This is why we worry about **delayed respiratory depression with neuraxial morphine!**
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How long after the last dose of LMWH can neuraxial procedure be performed?
Therapeutic doses- 24 hrs Prophylactic doses- 12 hrs
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How much CO2 can soda lime absorb?
23-26L of CO2 per 100g of absorbent
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How to calculate appropriate metabolic compensation for respiratory alkalosis
Acute = 24 - 0.2 x (40 - PaCO2) Chronic = 24 - 0.5 x (40 - PaCO2)
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How to calculate appropriate metabolic compensation for respiratory acidosis
Acute = 24 + 0.1 x (PaCO2 - 40) Chronic = 24 + 0.4 x (PaCO2 - 40)
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How to calculate appropriate respiratory compensation for metabolic derangement
Metabolic **acidosis: Winter's Formula** PaCO2 = (1.5 x HCO3-) + 8 Metabolic **alkalosis: Summer's Formula** PaCO2 = 40 + 0.6 x (HCO3- - 24)
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Indication if CO2 absorbent cannister is too hot
Excessive CO2 production is occuring
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Indications for arterial line
Surgery requiring deliberate HoTN, HTN- vascular, intracranial, trauma Pts with severe valvular dz CAD CHF who can't tolerate alterations in BP Need to monitor ABG- pHTN, ARDS **Expected large volume shifts**
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Indications for perioperative non-invasive cardiac stress test
1) intermediate or high risk elective surgery 2) poor functional status (\<4 METS) or unknown functional status 3) pt would agree to angiography if test were positive 4) care team agrees it would change pts overall care/outcome
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Indications for prophylactic antibiotics to prevent infective endocarditis
Used in high-risk patients undergoing high-risk operations _High-risk factors:_ * prosthetic heart valves * prior hx of IE * unrepaired congenital cyanotic heart dz * repaired congenital heart dz (within first 6 mo of repair) * repaired congenital heart dz with residual defect * valvular dz in transplanted heart _High-risk operations:_ * dental work EXCEPT routine cleanings * respiratory tract biopsy * skin, MSK procedures
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Inhalation anesthetic agent potentiation of neuromuscular blockade
Desflurane \> sevoflurane \> isoflurane \> halothane \> nitrous oxide
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Inhaled anesthetic with highest vapor pressure
Nitrous oxide (3,800 mmHg)
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Inspiratory effects on cardiac physiology
1) increased venous return --\> increased RV preload 2) increased pulmonary venous capacitance --\> decreased LV preload 3) increased intrathoracic pressure means LV has more pressure to overcome when contracting --\> increased afterload 4) decreased LV preload + slight increase LV afterload --\> slight decreased arterial BP 5) more RV preload delays pulmonic valve closure causing physiologic split of S2 (pulm and aortic valve closure) 6) increased HR due to inhibited vagal tone
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Intraop signs of Tension PTX
HoTN Tachycardia Decreased chest wall movement Hyperresonance to percussion Arterial hypoxemia Decreased/absent breath sounds Elevated inspiratory pressures
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Intraoperative signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis
Tachycardia Refractory HoTN Decreased pulmonary compliance Arrhythmia Urticaria Periorbital/perioral edema
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Ions responsible for termination of neuronal action potentials
1. voltage-gated sodium channels inactivated preventing further sodium influx 2. voltage-gated potassium channels open and allow potassium efflux
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IV anesthetics that cause pain on injection
Propofol Etomidate Diazepam Methohexital Rocuronium
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IV dyes and effect on pulse oximetry
* Methylene blue absorbs wavelengths at 668nm, close to red light absorption at 660nm seen with deoxyHgb. Therefore, methylene blue generates a higher R value leading to a **FALSELY LOW SpO2.** * Indigo carmine and indocyanine green also cause falsely reduced SpO2 readings but not to the same extent as MB.
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Lab abnormalities associated with chronic steroid use
Leukocytosis Elevated hemoglobin Hyperglycemia Hypokalemia Mild hypernatremia Alkalosis Increased urinary uric acid Increased urinary calcium
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Lab test used to measure anticoagulant effect of unfractionated heparin, why?
aPTT ## Footnote Unfractionated heparin enhances the affects of antithrombin 3, which inactivates multiple coagulation factors in the intrinsic pathway- thrombin (II) and factor Xa- which are measured by aPTT
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Laboratory findings in acute hemolytic transfusion rxn
* +direct coombs test * elevated indirect and direct bilirubin * decreased haptoglobin * elevated LDH * elevated BUN * gross hematuria * elevated urinary urobilinogen
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Lambert-Eaton Syndrome and NMBA
**SENSITIVE** to BOTH NDNMBA and SUXX
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Levels of fluoride ion production between IA agents
Methoxyflurane \>\>\> sevoflurane \>\> enflurane \> isoflurane \> desflurane
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Light wavelength absorption and pulse oximetry
Red light, emitted at 660nm, is absorbed by deoxyHgb Infrared light, emitted at 940nm, is absorbed by oxyHgb \*this is why arterial blood appears more red than venous blood- oxyHgb absorbs IR light and scatters or reflects red light, making arterial blood appear more red!
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Main muscle of passive exhalation?
Diaphragm
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Major c/o supraclavicular nerve block
PTX
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Major cause of hypothermia in pts undergoing general anesthesia?
**Core-to-peripheral redistribution** of body heat due to VA induced vasodilation and inhibition of tonic thermoregulatory vasoconstriction.
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Major differences between Polarographic (Clark electrode) and Galvanic oxygen analyzer
* Clark electrode **requires a battery source** to polarize electrodes, allowing rxn to run faster than galvanic analysis * Exposing galvanic electrodes to air prolongs lifespan of analyzer (lower [oxygen] in air decreases consumption of electrodes by "slowing down" rxn)
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Major side-effect of mivacurium
Histamine release
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Maximum allowable dose of chloroprocaine?
12 mg/kg
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Mechanism of action: Phase II blockade
Continuous activation of AcH receptors leads to ongoing shifts in sodium influx/potassium efflux. However, increased activity of the Na-K ATPase pump moves the post-junctional membrane potential towards normal, resulting in a faded response to stimulation, a nondepolarizing blockade occurs.
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Mechanism of fail-safe system
Used to minimize the decrement in FiO2. The system decreases the flow or halts gas administration (besides oxygen) when a decline in O2 pressure is sensed. **Prevents hypoxic mixture delivery.**
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Mechanism of proportioning system
Prevents delivery of hypoxic fresh gas mixture if provider attempts to deliver disproportionate ratio of oxygen to nitrous, ie- 1 L/min O2: 4 L/min N2O, delivers \<20% FiO2
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Medications that can cause **HYPERkalemia**
ACEi, ARBs Potassium-sparing diuretics (spironolactone, amiloride) Non-selective beta antagonist NSAIDs Sux Heparin Mannitol Trimethoprim
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Metabolic byproducts of sodium nitroprusside responsible for toxicity
Cyanide and thiocyanate
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Metabolic compensation for acute vs. chronic Respiratory Alkalosis
Acute: [HCO3-] decreases 2 mEq/L per 10 mmHg decrease in PaCO2 Chronic: [HCO3-] decreases 5-6 mEq/L per 10 mmHg decrease in PaCO2
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Metabolism and elimination of Nicardipine. Contraindication?
Hepatic metabolism, eliminated via bile and feces. c/i in hepatic disease states.
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Metoclopramide: MOA, uses, effects, contraindications
MOA= dopamine antagonist that works in the chemoreceptor trigger zone of CNS and also acts as a peripheral cholinergic agonist that enhances GI tissue response to AcH. Uses= gastroparesis, N/V Effects= accelerates gastric emptying, increases LES tone, decreases gastric fluid volume and relaxes pyloric sphincter c/i= parkinson's disease due to anti-dopaminergic effects
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MOA Adenosine
Inhibits influx of calcium through L-type channels and reduces the slope of uprise of phase 4 and reduces conduction through AV node.
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MOA Barbiturates
Depress the **reticular activating system of the brainste**m that controls consciousness, primarily through binding GABA a receptor.
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MOA causing sedation with dexmedetomidine
Alpha-2 agonism in **locus ceruleous**
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MOA Hydrochlorothiazide
Blocks **Na+/Cl- co-transporter** channels in **distal convoluted tubule**s.
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MOA Neostigmine
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor \> increases amount of acetylcholine available at motor end plate
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MOA Vasopressin
Vasopressin= ADH= Arginine vasopressin (AVP) AVP has two primary functions: First, it increases the amount of solute-free water reabsorbed back into the circulation from the filtrate in the kidney tubules of the nephrons. Second, AVP constricts arterioles, which increases peripheral vascular resistance and raises arterial blood pressure.
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MOA: Abciximab, Tirofiban, Eptifibate
Anti-PLT: Blocks **glycoprotein IIa/IIIb** receptors that bind fibrinogen
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MOA: Apixaban, Rivaroxaban
Direct factor Xa inhibition
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MOA: Aspirin
Anti-PLT: Inhibits thromboxane A2 synthesis
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MOA: Butorphanol. What benefit does it have over other opioids?
mu agonist-antagonist with partial agonism at the kappa-opioid receptor. Relieves biliary colic b/c it does not cause sphincter of Oddi contraction in the CBD leading to biliary spasm, like other opioids tend to do.
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MOA: Clopidogrel, Ticagrelor, Prasugrel
Anti-PLT: **Inhibits** **ADP receptor activation** on PLT membrane, inhibiting the expression of glycoprotein IIa/IIIb that binds fibrinogen
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MOA: Cyclophenolate Effects caused by systemic absorption?
Anticholinergic drug used topically during ocular surgery to cause mydriasis. Systemic absorption leads to CNS toxicity, ie: dysarthria, AMS, tachycardia, seizures
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MOA: Dabigatran
Direct thrombin inhibition
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MOA: Echothiophate Effects caused by systemic absorption?
Anticholinesterase drug used to treat refractory glaucoma by causing miosis. Systemic absorption leads to inhibition of plasma butyrylcholinesterase (pseudocholinesterase) and can cause prolonged duration of action with succ administration.
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MOA: Glucagon
Glucagon is synthesized and secreted by alpha cells of the pancreas --\> activates G-coupled protein receptors --\> stimulates adenylyl cyclase --\> increased cAMP levels --\> glycogenolysis, gluconeogenesis, inhibition of glycogen synthesis \*b/c glucagon increases cAMP, it also increases intracellular Ca2+ levels, leading to increased ionotropy and chronotropy and increasing MAP resembling epinephrine, NE
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MOA: Thiazides
Block Na/Cl co-transporter in the distal convoluted tubule causing decrease in Na (and water) reabsorption.
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MOA: UFH and LMWH
Bind serine protease inhibitor AT III causing a conformational change that increases its activity leading to inhibition of activated factor X and thrombin.
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Most common ambulatory surgery adverse events
#1: Cardiovascular: HoTN, HTN, arrhythmia Respiratory: hypoxemia, laryngospasm, bronchospasm Pain PONV
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Most common cause of emergence delirium?
Sevoflurane
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Most common cause of hemothorax
Bleeding intercostal vessels
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Most common cause of negative pressure pulmonary edema (NPPE)?
Laryngospasm
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Most common injury during MAC?
Respiratory depression due to over-sedation
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Most common side-effect of fospropofol
Paresthesias in perianal, genitals (incidence not decreased with use of LA, NSAIDS, etc)
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Most effective anti-emetic to prevent PONV in pediatric pts?
Ondansetron
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Most important accessory muscles of exhalation?
Abdominal muscles
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Most likely side-effect from succinylcholine? Which pt population is most susceptible? Why?
Bradycardia. Pediatric pts. have high vagal tone due to acetylcholine receptors at the SA junction. Succinylcholine mimics action of Ach leading to bradycardia.
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Muscle responsible for vocal cord ABduction
Posterior cricoarytenoid (attached between posterior cricoid and arytenoid cartilage bilaterally)
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Muscles responsible for laryngospasm?
Lateral cricoarytenoid and transverse arytenoid muscle, both cause adduction of vocal cords
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Myasthenia Gravis and NMBA
SENSITIVE to NDNMBA RESISTANT to SUXX
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Nail polish colors and effect on pulse oximetry
Blue, green, black and opaque acrylic nail polish lead to FALSELY LOW SpO2 readings.
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Name 2 byproducts of fospropofol metabolism
Formaldehyde, phosphate
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Name 2 factors that increase cilia activity
* High-dose ketamine * Fentanyl
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Name 2 of the greatest risk factors for bradycardia with succinylcholine use
* repeat dosing (especially within 5 minutes)\* * young age \*succinylcholine metabolic products- succinylmonocholine and choline- sensitive the myocardium to parasympathetic effects of a second dose of succinylcholine
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Name 4 potassium-sparing diuretics
Spironolactone Amiloride Triamterene Eplerenone
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Name 5 causes of low preload
1) Hypovolemia (hemorrhage, fluid losses, NPO status) 2) Venodilation (GA, neuraxial anesthesia) 3) PTX (prevent ventricular filling due to increased pressure around the heart) 4) Pericardial tamponade (same mechanism as PTX) 5) Pulmonary embolism (effects right heart ability to pump sufficient blood to left heart for CO)
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Name 5 factors that effect cardiac output
* Preload * Afterload * Myocardial contractility * HR * Rhythm
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Name 7 NMDA receptor **antagonist**
Ketamine Methadone Tramadol Nitrous oxide Dextromethorphan Memantine Magnesium
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Name byproduct of thiopental metabolism (during infusion) and effects
Thiopental infusion --\> desulfurization --\> Pentobarbital CNS depression.
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Name causes of LEFT and RIGHT shift in the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve
_Left shift_: increased Hgb affinity for O2, less unloading * decrease pCO2 * decrease [H+] = increase pH * decrease 2,3-DPG * hypothermia * HbF _Right shift_: decreased Hgb affinity for O2, more unloading * increase pCO2 * increase [H+] = decrease pH * increase 2,3-DPG * hyperthermia
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Name causes of nicotinic AcH receptor upregulation
Stroke Spinal cord injury Burns Prolonged immobilization Prolonged exposure to NMBA Myopathies (Duchennes MD) Denervation d/o (MS, GBS, ALS)
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Name drugs known to decrease pseudocholinesterase activity (therefore, prolong the duration of action of depolarizing NMBA sux)
Echothiophate (glaucoma drug) Neostigmine, pyridostigmine Phenelzine (MAOI) Cyclophosphamide Metoclopramide Esmolol OCP
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Name drugs whose termination of action is primarily due to **redistribution** (following single bolus dose). Why?
Thiopental, propofol, **fentanyl**, methohexital. ## Footnote **Lipophilicity**
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Name factors that decrease cilia activity
* smoking * dry gas inspiration * extreme temperature exposure * dehydration * inhaled anesthetics * opioids * atropine * alcohol
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Name factors that **decrease** MAC
Older age **Acute** alcohol intoxication Anemia PaCO2 \>95mmHg Hypotension (MAP \<40mmHg) **Hypo**natremia Hypercalcemia Pregnancy
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Name factors that **increase** MAC
Young age **Chronic** alcohol use Hypernatremia Cocaine Ephedrine T \>42C (hyperthermia) MAOI, Levodopa use
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Name factors that speed induction (and elimination) of inhaled anesthetics
Elimination of rebreathing High fresh gas flows Low anesthetic-circuit volume Low absorption by anesthesia circuit Decreased solubility of IA High CBF Increased ventilation
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Name subcortical areas of the forebrain and associated functions
1. Thalamus: * made up of nuclei, acts as a relay station for motor, sensory, limbic, auditory and visual systems * involved with arousal 2. Hypothalamus: * controls ANS * endocrine fxn via pituitary * **thermoregulation** * circadian rhythm 3. Epithalamus: * pineal gland (produces melatonin) 4. Basal ganglia: * **movement** 5. Hippocampus: * memory and learning 6. Amygdala: * **"fight-or-flight" response** * fear, emotions
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Name the afferent limb of laryngospasm reflex
Internal branch of superior laryngeal nerve
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Name the blood components in cryoprecipitate
Factor VIII and XIII FIBRINOGEN Von Willebrand Factor Fibronectin
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Name the coagulation factor **not** found in cryoprecipitate
Factor VII
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Name the criteria required for TRALI diagnosis
* acute onset hypoxemia **within 6 hrs of tranfusion** * bilateral pulmonary infiltrates on CXR * NO cardiogenic cause of pulmonary edema (therefore, **PCWP \< 18 mmHg**) * NO pre-existing lung injury
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Name the metabolite of morphine and meperidine
Morphine = morphine-6-glucoronide Meperidine = normeperidine \*both are active metabolites that require renal elimination, therefore, dose adjustment in pts with renal failure
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Name the specific benzodiazepine-receptor antagonist
Flumazenil
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Name the vessel-poor tissue groups that receive lowest proportion of cardiac output
Bone, ligament, cartilage
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Name the vessel-rich tissue groups that receive highest proportion of cardiac output. Why is this important?
Brain, heart, lungs, liver, kidney, endocrine glands These tissues approach equilibration with the [plasma] more rapidly due to blood flow
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Name three factors that affect inhaled anesthetic uptake
Blood solubility Alveolar blood flow (cardiac output) Difference in **partial pressure** between alveolar gas and venous blood
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Name two scenarios where atropine is ineffective in treatment of bradycardia
1) Complete heart block (atropine works on SA node) 2) Transplanted heart (lacks innervation)
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Name ways to decrease resistance (therefore, turbulent air flow) in a breathing system
Increase diameter of circuit tubing Minimize sharp bends Decrease circuit length
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Nerve injury resulting in winged scapula
Long thoracic (C5-6-7) and dorsal scapular (C5) nerves
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Nerves blocked by Femoral nerve block
Anterior cutaneous nerves (anterior thigh) Infrapatellar branch of Saphenous nerve (below knee cap) Saphenous nerve - medial lower extremity
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Neuraxial anesthesia: Cardiovascular effects
Veno-arterial vasodilation (venodilation \>\> arteriodilation) with decreased preload and SV T1-T4, cardiac sympathetic fibers, bradycardia Biphasic CO: initially, increased SVR with increased CO; eventually, increased venodilation with decreased preload and CO
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Neuraxial anesthesia: Layers encountered with midline approach
Supraspinous ligament \> interspinous ligament \> ligamentum flavum \> epidural space (LOR) \> dura mater "pop" \> subarachnoid space with cauda equina and CSF
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Neuraxial anesthesia: Order of nerve fiber sensitivity
Most sensitive, blocked first= preganglionic sympathetic fibers Sensory, C fibers= temp. (cold) Sensory, A delta= pinprick, sharp Sensory, A beta= touch Least sensitive, blocked last= Motor A alpha
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Null Hypothesis (Ho)
States there is NO difference between the variables tested
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Odds ratio interpretation
Measure of **association between exposure and an outcome**. The OR represents the odds that an outcome will occur given a particular exposure, compared to the odds of the outcome occurring in the absence of that exposure.
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Opioids associated with Serotonin syndrome; why?
Some opioids have 5-HT1A agonism that augments serotonin release and weakly inhibits reuptake, therefore, increasing synaptic serotonin levels * fentanyl * tramadol * methadone * meperidine
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Order of non-depolarizing NMBA potentiation by IA
Desflurane \> Sevoflurane \> Isoflurane \> Halothane
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PaO2 : FiO2 ratio in TRALI
200 - 300 mmHg
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Pathophysiology of negative pressure pulmonary edema (NPPE)
Acute glottic closure (laryngospasm)--\> pt continues to inspire against closed glottis --\> generates sudden increase in negative intrathoracic pressure --\> increased venous return to right heart and pulmonary arteries --\> increased volume expansion causes high arteriole/capillary fluid pressure that favors transudation into alveolar space
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Pathway involved in transmission of pain?
Lateral spinothalamic tract \*also responsible for temp and touch
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Rate of systemic absorption of local anesthestics by site
IV \> tracheal \> intercostal \> caudal/paracervical \> epidural \> brachial plexus \> sciatic/femoral \> spinal \> subcutaneous
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Peripheral action of opioids on spinal cord
Acts to suppress Substance P in dorsal horn, substantia gelatinosa
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Polymorphism and effect: MCIR gene
Increased analgesia Red hair
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Polymorphism and effect: OPRM gene
Decreased efficacy of morphine
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Possible side effect of antidopaminergic medications, ie: **metoclopramide**, droperidol, prochlorperazine. Treatment?
Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)- acute dystonia, akathisia, tardive dyskinesia Tx = anticholinergic medication, ie: diphenhydramine, benztropine, atropine
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Post-MI medications that reduce complications and risk factors for repeat MI
Beta-blocker ACE inhibitor HI statin ASA **\*if EF \<35%, add spironolactone**
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Potential side effect of chronic **dantrolene** use (tx of muscle spasticity 2/2 cerebral palsy, MS)
Liver failure (requires routine LFT monitoring)
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Predict difficulty with LMA placement
R(R)ODS Restricted mouth opening Resistance of airway (restrictive airway dz) Obstruction Distorted anatomy Short TM distance
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Preop criteria for delivery of MAC
Pt must be able to remain motionless and, if necessary, actively cooperate throughout the procedure \*exclusion = cognitive dfxn, CHRONIC COUGHING, Tourettes
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Pressure units: cmH20 : mmHg
10 cmH20 : 7.4 mmHg
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Primary adrenergic receptors and location
beta-1: exclusively in cardiac muscle, ionotropy, chronotropy beta-2: vascular smooth muscle, vasodilation alpha-1: vascular smooth muscle, vasoconstriction dopamine 1 and 2: renal, splanchnic vasculature, vasodilation
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Primary determinant of myocardial oxygen consumption?
HR (ventricular contraction rate per minute)
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Primary determinant of oxygen reserve when apnea occurs
FRC
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Primary factors affecting spinal block height
LA dose LA baricity Pt positioning
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Primary indications for electrical defibrillation
* ventricular fibrillation * pulseless ventricular tachycardia
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Principle for which strain gauges work Where are strain gauges found? Why?
* The principle that the electrical resistance of a wire increases as it extends. * Strain gauges are incorporated into pressure transducers used for invasive arterial BP monitoring. The constant variation of BP through an arterial catheter is connected to a column of saline, which transmits pulse pressure through this pressurized column onto a flexible diaphragm, causing the shape of the diaphragm to change. The displacement of the diaphragm is measured by a strain gauge. * Used to convert mechanical energy (pulsatile BP) into electrical energy.
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Proper head positioning for intubation
Sniffing position= **neck flexed** 35 degrees with **head extended** 15 degrees brings oral-pharyngeal axis to 125 degrees (with displacement of the tongue during DL, provides 180 degrees and view of glottis)
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Propofol and egg allergy
Propofol is not contraindicated in pts with egg allergy, why? Egg lecithin used in propofol emulsion is derived from egg yolk. Most egg allergies are due to egg albumin found in egg whites.
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Propofol causes decrease in ICP but not increased CPP, why?
* Remember: CPP = MAP - ICP * Propofol causes both venodilation and arterodilation leading to decreased MAP \> ICP. Ultimately, propofol results in reduced CPP.
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Purpose of the check valve
* located between the vaporizers and common gas outlet * permit only unidirectional flow of gases * **prevent retrograde flow of gases** from the anesthesia machine or the transfer of gas from a compressed-gas cylinder at high pressure into a container at a lower pressure
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Purpose of the fail-safe valve
Discontinue the flow of N2O (or proportionally reduce it) if the O2 pressure within the anesthesia machine falls below 30 psi
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Respiratory compensation for metabolic acidosis
PaCO2 decreases 1.2 mmHg per 1 mEq/L of [HCO3-] to minimum of 10-15 mmHg
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Respiratory compensation for metabolic alkalosis
* PaCO2 increases 0.5 mmHg per 1 mEq/L increase in [HCO3-] * Last 2 digits of pH should approximate [HCO3-] + 15
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Respiratory effects due to laparoscopic surgery
Decreased lung compliance Increased V/Q mismatch Increased inspiratory pressure Increased PaCO2 and decreased blood pH
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Respiratory effects of propofol
* profound respiratory depression leading to apnea * blunts medullary respiratory center response to PaCO2 (therefore, need a higher PaCO2 before spontaneous ventilation will resume) * decreases TV * bronchodilation * minimal effect on hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction
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Reynolds number equation Significance?
Reynolds number = (velocity x density x diameter ) / viscosity RN \< 2000 = laminar flow RN \> 4000 = turbulent flow
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Risk factor for anaphylac-tic/toid transfusion rxn
IgA deficiency
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Risk factors for CAD
Smoking DM Age High LDL Low HDL
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Risk factors for CNS toxicity due to local anesthetic
**#1= LA POTENCY (lipophilicity)** 2. decrease in protein binding 3. systemic acidosis 4. hypercapnia 5. hypercarbia
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Risk factors for endobronchial intubation
Neck hyperflexion Elevated diaphragm, ie: pneumoperitoneum Head down position **"ETT tip follows the chin"**
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Risk factors for laryngospasm
Light plane of anesthesia Extubation during phase II Oropharyngeal secretions Recent URI Pediatric pts Hx of reactive airway dz Second-hand smoke exposure
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Risk factors for perioperative aspiration
Emergency surgery Trauma Bowel obstruction Morbid obesity AMS Age \>60 yo Pregnancy DM Severe GERD
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Risk factors for post-op cognitive dysfunction (POCD)
Advanced age Lower educational level Hx of CVA
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Risk factors for post-op nausea/vomiting (PONV)
Womyn **Hx of PONV and/or motion sickness** Non-smokers Age \<50 GETA IA, esp nitrous oxide Post-op opioids Surgical type- laparoscopy, gyn, breast, eye surgery
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Risk factors for relapse in Anesthesiologist returning to clinical duties
FHx of substance use Use of major opioid, ie: fentanyl Presence of co-existing psychiatric d/o
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Risk factors of normeperidine-induced seizures
* chronic meperidine therapy * large doses meperidine over short period of time * renal failure
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Risk of barbiturate administration in patients with this genetic disorder
Acute Porphyria Crisis, presenting with severe abdominal pain, nausea and discolored urine.
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Risks associated with mannitol administration
Hypovolemia leading to systemic HoTN Acute mannitol toxicity * hyponatremia * elevated serum osmolality Exacerbation of edema
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Risks associated with perioperative hypothermia
Post-op myocardial ischemia Poor wound healing and infection
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Safeguards to ensure proper delivery of gas during ventilation
DISS, PISS Flowmeter sequence (oxygen outlet located in downstream position) Fail-safe system Proportioning system **Oxygen analyzer (last safety mechanism in line before gas delivered to patient**; measures oxygen concentration beyond fresh gas outlet)
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Secondary uses of glucagon. Why?
Treatment of beta-blocker overdose Treatment of anaphylaxis in pts taking beta blockers Glucagon acts on G-coupled protein receptors and increases cAMP levels and Ca2+ levels by bypassing the second messenger system providing ionotropy and chronotropy and increasing MAP.
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Sensitivity
TP/ TP + FN "Rules Out" disease **Screening test should be highly sensitive**
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Sensory innervation of medial leg
Saphenous nerve, a branch of the femoral n.
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Side effect from damage to the preoptic nuclei of anterior hypothalamus
Impaired thermoregulation
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Side effects: Dexmedetomidine
Bradycardia HoTN Dry mouth Nausea
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Side-effect of digoxin
Yellow-green color vision d/o
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Side-effect of furosemide
Hypokalemic- hypochloremic metabolic **alkalosis**
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Side-effects of amiodarone
Class III antiarrhythmic that blocks potassium channels * Bradycardia, HoTN (risk factors include age \>60 yo and higher dose therapy) * AV nodal block * Prolonged QT interval, torsades de pointes * Acute pulmonary toxicity (risk remains present for duration of amiodarone t1/2 of 45 days) * Hypothyroidism * Hyperthyroidism storm resulting in high output CHF * Skin hyperpigmentation causing blue-grey appearance * Optic neuritis and corneal deposits * Statin-induced myalgias * Elevated LFTs
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Side-effects of neostigmine
Activation of parasympathetic NS: * bradycardia * hypotension * bronchospasm * increased secretions * miosis * decreased IOP
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Side-effects of sodium bicarbonate administration
Hypocalcemia Hypokalemia HoTN
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Side-effects of spironolactone
Hyperkalemia Hyponatremia Gynecomastia Impotence
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Side-effects of sugammadex
#1: anaphylaxis/hypersensitivity rxn #2: severe bradycardia Increased risk of unintentional pregnancy if on OCPs Prolonged PT/INR and aPTT Arrhythmias HoTN
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Side-effects of thiazide diuretics
1) increased excretion chloride \> hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis 2) increased excretion sodium \> hyponatremia 3) increased excretion potassium \> hypokalemia 4) directly inhibit calcium excretion \> hypercalcemia
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Sign of bladder perforation during TURP
Abdominal pain, shoulder pain, nausea
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Sign of NGT placement into trachea?
Collapse of reservoir bag after NGT placed to suction
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Significance of increased A-a gradient in presence of hypoxemia?
Hypoxemia is then secondary to: * V/Q mismatch * pulmonary shunt (perfused lung that receives no ventilation) * diffusion barrier/restriction
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Significance of normal A-a gradient in presence of hypoxemia?
Hypoxemia is then secondary to either **hypoventilation** or **decreased inspired oxygen concentration**.
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Signs and symptoms of acute hemolytic transfusion rxn
Tachycardia HoTN Bronchospasm Hives Hemoglobinuria
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Signs and symptoms of Brown-Sequard syndrome
Partial spinal cord transection resulting in: * ipsilateral motor deficit below injury (weakness, due to transection of corticospinal tract) * ipsilateral loss of vibratory and joint positioning (due to transection of dorsal column) * contralateral loss of pain and temp 1-2 levels below lesion (due to transection of spinothalamic tract)
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Signs and symptoms of fluoride-induced nephrotoxicity
Hypovolemia Polyuria Elevated BUN, Cr Hypernatremia Serum hyperosmolality
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Signs and symptoms of hemolytic transfusion rxn due to ABO mismatch
Fever, chills Nausea, vomiting Diarrhea Chest and back pain Acute renal failure DIC
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Signs and symptoms of lower motor neuron injury
Injury to peripheral neuron after its synapsed in the anterior horn, resulting in: * flaccid paralysis * diminished or absent DTR * muscle atrophy * +/- fasciculations
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Signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome
Agitation, tremor Tachycardia, HTN Diarrhea Mydriasis Hyperthermia Symmetric hyperreflexia Myoclonus, rigidity Autonomic instability DIC, rhabdomyolysis Seizure, coma
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Signs and symptoms of tension pneumothorax
* Cyanosis * Tachypnea * HoTN * \*Distended neck veins * tracheal deviation * absent breath sounds on affected side \*JVD may be absent in hypovolemic pts
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Signs and symptoms of upper motor neuron injury
Injury to cerebral cortex or descending pathway in spinal cord resulting in: * spastic paralysis * hyperactive DTR (ie: + babinski)
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Signs and symptoms that distinguish TACO from TRALI
Signs of volume overload are specific to TACO: * increased JVD * peripheral edema * HTN
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Signs of anticholinergic toxicity
Delirium/AMS Decreased secretions- dry mucous membranes Mydriasis Hyperthermia Decreased GI/GU activity
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Signs of cardiac tamponade
Becks triad: HoTN Distended neck veins Muffled heart sounds **Narrow pulse pressures**
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Signs of cranial base skull fracture
Battle sign (mastoid ecchymosis) Raccoon eyes Bleeding from ears or nose
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Signs of endobronchial intubation
Decrease oxygen saturation Increase in peak airway pressure Increase in plateau airway pressure
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Signs of incomplete vs complete spinal cord injury
Incomplete injury s/f sacral sparing: * voluntary contraction of the anus * sensory preservation over sacral distribtution
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Signs of spinal cord injury in comatose patients
* Flaccid areflexia * Loss of rectal sphincter tone * Paradoxic respiration * Bradycardia in hypovolemic pt
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Signs/symptoms Central Anticholinergic Syndrome
* Cutaneous vasodilation * Anhidrosis * Hyperthermia * Mydriasis * AMS * Urinary retention * +/- respiratory depression "**Red** as a beet, **Dry** as a bone, **Hot** as a hare, **Blind** as a bat, **Mad** as a hatter, **Full** as a flask"
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Signs/symptoms of ASA syndrome
Anterior spinal artery syndrome, due to interruption of blood flow to anterior spinal artery: ## Footnote Bilateral LE paraplegia Bowel/bladder dfxn Loss of pain and temp Proprioception and vibration are preserved as posterior portion of spinal cord is supplied by PSA.
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Specific vs Non-specific beta blockers
Specific: * act on beta 1 receptors in cardiac myocardium and on SA node * slow SA node conduction * metoprolol * atenolol Non-specific: * act on beta 1 and beta 2 receptors * beta 2 receptors found on vascular smooth muscle and bronchioles * slows SA node conduction * decreases SVR * labetalol * propranolol * carvedilol
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Specificity
TN/ TN + FP "Rules In" disease **Confirmatory test** should be highly specific
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Steps to resolve laryngospasm
Apply pressure to retromandibular notch Apply 15-20 cm CPAP, 100% oxygen Administer 1mg/kg propofol Administer 0.5mg/kg sux (add 0.01mg/kg atropine in peds due to risk of severe bradycardia with sux)
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Structures visualized in Laryngoscopic Grade II view of airway
Partial glottis: Epiglottis Posterior features of true vocal cords Arytenoids
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Structures visualized in Laryngoscopic Grade III view of airway
**Epiglottis only**
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Structures visualized in Laryngoscopic Grade IV view of airway
Glottis structures are not visualized
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Structures visualized in Mallampati II
Hard palate Soft palate Uvula
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Structures visualized in Mallampati III
Hard palate Soft palate
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Structures visualized in Mallampati IV
**Hard palate only**
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Suspected anaphylaxis: what lab is helpful in this diagnosis? Why?
Tryptase levels, drawn within 1-2 hrs of rxn. Tryptase is released from mast cells when activated by IgE, the immune cells involved in type I hypersensitivity rxn, anaphylaxis.
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Symptom of hypoglycemia seen in pts taking beta blockers
Diaphoresis ## Footnote Sweat glands are innervated by sympathetic nervous system using acetylcholine neurotransmitter onto muscarinic receptors, therefore, beta blockade will not prevent sweating due to hypoglycemia
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Symptoms of epidural abscess? Most common pathogen?
Fever, back pain and progressive neurological symptoms. Staph Aureus from skin flora.
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Systemic effects of IV Mg2+. Why?
General: Flushing, N/V Neuro: Sedation, dizziness, muscle weakness, loss of DTR Cardiac: HoTN, bradycardia, PR prolongation, widened QRS, complete heart block Increased sensitivity to NDNMBA, therefore, use smaller doses in pts with hypermagnesemia IV Mg2+ is a calcium channel antagonist that affects the presynaptic Ca channels and decreases release of AcH while also decreasing the motor end plates sensitivity to AcH.
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TEG interpretation
**R time**= time to start clot formation; problem with coag factors; **tx = FFP** **K time**= time until clot reaches full strength; problem with fibrinogen; **tx= cryoprecipitate** **alpha angle**= speed of fibrin accumulation; problem with fibrinogen; **tx= cryoprecipitate** **MA**= problem with platelets; **tx= PLT and/or DDAVP** **LY30**= lysis of clot at 30 minutes; problem with excess fibrinolysis; **tx = TXA and/or aminocaproic acid**
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Temporal effects of smoking cessation
* \<24 hrs: right shift of oxygen dissociation curve * 48-72 hrs: increased secretions and reactive airways * 2-4 weeks: decreased secretions and reactive airways * 4-6 weeks: normalized immune system and metabolism * 8-12 weeks: improved mucociliary transport and small airway function
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Termination of dural sac and conus medullaris: Adults vs. Infants
Adults- dural sac, S1; CM, L1 Infants- dural sac, S3, CM, L3
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The rate at which alveolar concentration of anesthetic agent rises to meet the inspired concentration (**rate of rise of FA/FI**) is **_primarily determined_** by which **pair of factors**?
**MV** and **inspired concentration** Other important factors that determine uptake in blood of agent are: * solubility * CO * difference between partial pressure of anesthetic agent in alveolus vs mixed venous blood
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Three risk factors that determine death rate from major burns?
1. Inhalation injury 2. Burn size \>40% TBSA 3. Age \> 60 yo.
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TRALI: Pathophysiology, Tx
Underlying etiology not definitely known; 2 hypothesis: * donor blood contains anti-HLA or HNA antibodies that activate complement cascade, resulting in neutrophil recruitment to pulmonary vasculature resulting in endothelial damage and capillary leakage leading to pulmonary edema * Two-hit model: stress (surgery, trauma, infxn) causes neutrophil sequestration in the lungs; transfusion contains donor antibodies against HLA or HNA substypes resulting in neutrophil activation and lung injury Tx: * supportive- supplemental oxygen, PPV, IVF, vasopressors * steroids (to reduce inflammatory response) * **_DIURESIS NOT INDICATED_** AND MAY CAUSE FURTHER DAMAGE!!!!
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Tranfusion Rxn, Febrile Non-hemolytic Transfusion Rxn: Pathology, S/Sx, Timing, Risk factors, Tx
Pathology = antibodies in the DONOR blood react with the recipient's WBCs, activating the inflammatory cascade, causing fever and chills. S/Sx = Temp increase 1-2 ºC, chills, rigors, **anxiety**, and headache Timing = within 4 hrs of initiating transfx Risk factor = hx of chronic transfusions; why? antibodies increase with a greater number of tranfusion exposures Ppx tx = NSAIDS, acetaminophen Tx = STOP transfusion
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Transfusion Rxn, Acute Hemolytic Transfusion Rxn: Pathology, S/Sx, Timing, Tx
Pathology = ABO incompatibility due to IgM ab-antigen complexes activating complement system resulting in intravascular and extravascular RBC hemolysis S/Sx = The release of bradykinin causes fever, hypotension, and hemodynamic instability, while histamine release from mast cells leads to bronchospasm and urticaria, as well as symptoms of dyspnea, flushing, and **severe anxiety**; hemoglobinuria, DIC Timing = immediate Tx = **STOP TRANSFUSION**, resuscitation
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Transfusion Rxn, Delayed Hemolytic Trans Rxn (DHTR): Pathology, S/Sx, Timing, Tx
Pathology = **RECIPIENT** blood contains **minor antigens** (Rh, Kell, Kidd, Duffy) from _prior transfusion, pregnancy_ that react to **DONOR RBC antibodies** S/Sx = mild fever, +/- rash, jaundice (^ direct bili), hemoglobinuria, +/- anemia, **+ direct coomb's test** Timing = 3-10 days post-transfusion Tx = supportive **\*note: sx \>mild than AHTR b/c hemolysis of RBC occur extravascular in reticuloendothelial system - spleen and liver**
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Treatment for nausea associated with spinal anesthesia. Why?
Anticholinergic drugs (atropine, glycopyrollate) Sympathectomy due to spinal anesthesia leads to unopposed parasympathetic (vagal) activity, causing increased peristalsis, leading to nausea.
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Triad of sodium nitroprusside toxicity
Elevated mixed venous oxygen Tachyphylaxis Metabolic acidosis
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Two drugs to consider avoiding in patients with reactive airway dz. Why?
* Morphine * Atracurium Histamine release can induce bronchospasm
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Two factors that determine volume of distribution
* drug size * electric charge ## Footnote **\*small, nonpolar drugs have increased VoD**
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Two factors that most affect spinal anesthetic spread/height
Baricity and patient position
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Type I error
Alpha, False positive Accepted alternative hypothesis (Ha) but null hypothesis (Ho) is true (can't be rejected)
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Type II error
Beta, False negative Accepted null hypothesis (Ho) but alternative hypothesis (Ha) was true
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Ultrasound transducer frequency and depth of image
Increasing frequency of sound waves emitted increases image resolution but decreases the ability of the wave to penetrate deeper tissue.
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Ultrasound: Acoustic impedance
Determined by density of tissue and propagation speed of sound wave
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Ultrasound: Artifacts, Acoustic enhancement
Sound waves pass through low attenuation tissue- CSF, blood- allowing energy returning to probe from deeper structures that appear bright
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Ultrasound: Artifacts, Acoustic shadowing
Structures deep to tissues with high attenuation- bone, tendons- appear black because the reflection from more superficial structure blocks signal from deeper structures
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Ultrasound: Artifacts, Reverberation
Wave form bounces back and forth between two parallel interfaces causing multiple delayed signals to return to probe
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Ultrasound: Curved array probe vs. Linear array probe
Curved array probe maximizes returning ultrasound waves, allowing better visualization of deeper structures. Linear array probes have higher frequency, better resolution but with less penetration and therefore, unable to better visualize deeper structures.
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Ultrasound: echodensity of tissue
Based on acoustic impedance (sound wave transmission vs sound wave reflection). ## Footnote **Echolucent/anechoic**- increased transmission/conduction, appears **BLACK** due to high water content, ie: **CSF, blood** **Hyperechoic**- increased reflection, appears **bright/white**, ie: **bone, tendons, fascial planes** **Hypoechoic**- both absorption and reflection, appears **gray**, ie: **fat and muscle**
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Ultrasound: relationship between frequency, resolution and depth. Why?
Increasing sound wave frequency increases resolution but decreases depth (penetration) of image. Higher frequency wave forms scatter more easily, depth increases scatter further.
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Uptake of inhaled anesthetics into different tissues from highest to lowest
Circuit \> brain = alveoli \> muscle \> fat
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Vapor pressure is proportional to...
Temperature
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Ventilator/Pulmonary changes seen with (massive) CO2 embolism (likely in setting of insufflation)
Decreased EtCO2 Desaturation in pulse ox No change in airway pressure HoTN
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Ventilator/Pulmonary changes seen with capnothorax (likely in setting of insufflation)
Increased EtCO2 Desaturation in pulse ox Increased airway pressures Hyper-resonance
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Ventilator/Pulmonary changes seen with endobronchial intubation
Desaturation in pulse ox Increased airway pressures Unilateral decreased breath sounds **\*EtCO2 is least sensitive indicator- may increase, decrease or have no change!**
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Ventilator/Pulmonary changes seen with PTX
Decreased EtCO2 Desaturation in pulse ox Increased airway pressures
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Ventilator/Pulmonary changes seen with subcutaneous emphysema 2/2 insufflation
Increased EtCO2 No change in pulse ox No change in airway pressure +/- crepitus
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What are the four processes of pharmacokinetics?
Absorption, distribution, biotransformation, excretion
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What are the motor functions of the glossopharyngeal nerve (CN 9)?
Stylopharyngeus muscle (dilates pharynx during swallowing) Parotid gland Glands of posterior tongue
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What are the sensory functions of the glossopharyngeal nerve (CN 9)?
Sensation to pharynx, middle ear, posterior 1/3 of tongue (taste buds), carotid body and sinus.
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What are the three main concepts of pharmacodynamics?
Potency, efficacy, therapeutic window. It's all about how the drug affects the body.
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What are the volumes of AMBU bags?
Adult: 1500 mL Child: 500 mL Infant: 250 mL
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What causes allergy to aminoamide LA?
Methylparaben (preservative ingredient)
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What effect does mixing lidocaine with propofol cause?
Lidocaine can destabilize the lipid emulsion of propofol and precipitate lipid droplets that, when \>5 mcm can lead to embolism.
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What effect does N2O have on DNA? Why is this important?
N2O irreversibly oxidizes cobalt atoms in vitamin B12, thereby rendering enzymes that are B12 dependent dysfunctional, including methionine synthetase necessary for myelin formation and thymidylate synthetase, responsible for DNA synthesis. This is related to bone marrow suppression, megaloblastic anemia and peripheral neuropathy.
434
What is a pneumotachometer? Limitations?
Pneumotachometer is a type of **fixed-orifice flowmeter.** In this type of flowmeter, gas is channeled through a narrowed conduit, the narrowing increases resistance to flow dropping the pressure of gas as it exits. This pressure drop across resistance is proportional to the flow rate. Limitation: only accurate when flow is laminar.
435
What is a Q wave? When is it pathologic?
Any negative deflection that precedes an R wave. Bad= \>40 ms/ 1 mm wide \>2 mm deep \>25% depth of QRS Observed in leads V1-V3
436
What is central anticholinergic syndrome? What is it similar to? Treatment?
CAS is caused by anticholinergic medications that cross the BBB (scopolamine and atropine, due to tertiary amine structure). It is similar to post-op delirium with symptoms including agitation, hallucinations, seizure, coma. Tx= physostigmine, why? It is the only cholinesterase inhibitor that also has a tertiary amine structure and therefore crosses the BBB.
437
What is methemoglobinemia? Which drugs should be avoided?
Diminished enzyme reduction of methemoglobin back to hemoglobin because iron (Fe2+) has been oxidized to iron (Fe3+) and can't carry oxygen. Avoid prilocaine (EMLA cream), benzocaine, quinine, metoclopramide, sulfa drugs, dapsone.
438
What is the action of the cricothyroid muscle? Which nerve innervates it?
Tenses and ADDUCTS the vocal cords. Innervated by the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve.
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What is the afferent limb for the laryngospasm reflex?
Internal branch of the superior laryngeal nerve
440
What is the benefit of ventricular hypertrophy?
Reduces ventricle wall tension.
441
What is the corticobulbar tract?
* Descending pathway, originates in the precentral gyrus, descends through corona radiata and genu of the internal capsule before terminating onto motor nuclei = cranial nerves * CN III, IV, V, VI, VII, IX, X, XI, XII
442
What is the difference between SIADH and cerebral salt-wasting syndrome?
AVP secretion is normal in CSWS
443
What is the increase in FiO2 per Liter of oxygen flow with a nasal cannula?
4% per Liter. Max FiO2 obtainable with nasal cannula is 44% at 6L.
444
What is the leading cause of mortality related to blood product transfusion? Which blood product is most associated with this reaction?
TRALI **FFP** \> PRBC
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What is the major difference between laryngeal view grade IIa and IIb?
Vocal cords are no longer visualized with grade IIb view
446
What is the major landmark for stellate ganglion blocks?
C6
447
What is the maximum FiO2 obtainable with a non-rebreather face mask?
FiO2 90%. Why not 100%? Pt inspires a small amount of room air, otherwise if the oxygen supply was depleted, the patient would suffocate.
448
What is the MELD score? Why do I care? Which components are used?
Score used to predict mortality in pts with end-stage liver disease. Used to prioritize patients for liver transplantion. **Components= INR, creatinine, sodium, bilirubin, dialysis (I Crush Several Beers Daily)**
449
What is the Meyer-Overton rule?
An observation that inhaled anesthetic potency correlates directly with their lipid solubility.
450
What is the most common cause of perioperative anaphylaxis?
Neuromuscular blocking agents
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What is the most common immune-related transfusion reaction? Symptoms? Treatment?
**Urticarial allergic reaction** (1-3% of all transfusions delivered) Sx = urticaria and pruritus, airway is not typically involved Tx = diphenhydramine + cont tranfusion exception = if rxn affiliated with cardiovascular or pulmonary instability, STOP transfusion, provide supportive care
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What is the pathophysiology of anaphylaxis?
Type I hypersensitivity rxn, requires prior sensitization IgE binds antigen --\> Fc receptor of Ige then binds to mast cells --\> degranulation of histamine. leukotrienes, prostaglandins
453
What is the primary acid-base buffer protein in blood?
Hemoglobin Hgb takes up H+ ions when pH becomes acidotic and releases H+ ions when pH increases.
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What makes local anesthetics more potent?
Lipophilicity
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What may occur when giving supplemental oxygen to pt with COPD?
Worsening hypercapnia 2/2 V/Q mismatch (O2 decreases HPV in areas of lung that should be constricted b/c they are not ventilated well)
456
Which abx interferes with metabolism of midazolam?
Erythromycin
457
Which antibiotics can prolong duration of NMBA?
Aminoglycosides (Gentamicin, Neomycin) Tetracylcins Clindamycin
458
Which antiplatelet drugs bind to ADP as their site of action?
Clopidogrel Ticlopidine
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Which antiplatelet drugs bind to glycoprotein IIb-IIIa receptor as their site of action?
Abciximab Eptifibatide Tirofiban
460
Which are the most effective ways to reduce pain on administration of propofol?
#1: administer via antecubital vein #2: modified Bier block (occlude vein 30-120 sec \> administer lidocaine \> then give propofol)
461
Which area of thigh is not innervated by Femoral nerve? Which nerve innervates this area?
Medial thigh **Obturator nerve (ventral rami of L2-L4)**, whereas Femoral nerve originates from the anterior rami of L2-L4
462
Which areas are innervated by the Deep Peronal nerve?
Anterior compartment of lower extremity and dorsum of foot
463
Which benzodiazepine metabolism is most affected by hepatic disease?
Diazepam (Valium) because a primary metabolite -- desmethyldiazepam and 3- hydroxydiazepam -- are physiologically active and prolong sedative effects.
464
Which blood product is most susceptible to bacterial contamination?
Platelets
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Which branch of CN X, vagus n. provides motor to cricothyroid muscle?
External branch of superior laryngeal n.
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Which branch of CN X, vagus n. provides sensory above the vocal cords?
Internal branch of superior laryngeal n.
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Which branch of CN X, vagus n. provides sensory below the glottis (trachea)?
Recurrent laryngeal n.
468
Which cell type is most dependent on insulin for glucose uptake?
Cardiac myocytes
469
Which cells myelinate nerve fibers in PNS? CNS?
PNS- Schwann cells CNS- Oligodendrocytes
470
Which class of local anesthetic has greater risk of allergic rxn? Why?
Esters- metabolized to PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid).
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Which class of local anesthetic has greater risk of systemic toxicity? Why?
Amides- metabolized by liver enzymes, whereas esters are broken down by esterases in plasma, therefore, have less time in systemic circulation to cause toxicity than amides.
472
Which coagulation factors require Ca2+ for activation?
XIII --\> XIIIa X --\> Xa Prothrombin --\> thrombin
473
Which cranial nerve is responsible for the gag reflex?
CN IX, glossopharyngeal
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Which cranial nerves innervate the airway?
CN V, trigeminal- nose, nasopharynx CN IX, glossopharyngeal- tongue --\> upper epiglottis CN X, vagus- larynx --\> below epiglottis (trachea)
475
Which drug class improves survival after myocardial infarction? Why?
ACE inhibitors Block conversion of AT I to ATII, therefore, block production of aldosterone, effectively reducing afterload and **prevent ventricular remodeling**.
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Which drug class potentiates depolarizing blockade but blocks effect of non-depolarizing NMBA? How?
Cholinesterase inhibitors. These inhibitors block enzyme degradation of AcH, thereby increasing [AcH] at synaptic cleft that further potentiates action of depolarizing agents. By inhibiting cholinesterase activity, increased [AcH] is available to compete with NDNMBA action at AcH receptors thereby overcoming their blockade effects.
477
Which drugs and/or hormones are metabolized in the lungs?
* Norepinephrine * Propofol * Serotonin * Atrial natriuretic peptide * Endothelins * Adenosine * Bradykinin
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Which drugs and/or hormones are NOT metabolized by the lungs?
* Epinephrine * Histamine * Dopamine * Isoproteronol
479
Which electrolyte abnormalities are associated with chronic alcoholism?
* Hyponatremia * Hypokalemia * Hypomagnesemia * Hyperuricemia * Respiratory alkalosis
480
Which electrolyte abnormalities occur with thiazides?
Hyponatremia Hypochloremia (metabolic alkalosis) Hypokalemia Hypercalcemia
481
Which electrolyte abnormalities will occur with **hyperventilation**?
Hypokalemia Hypocalcemia (increased calcium binding to negatively charged plasma proteins-albumin- as proteins release hydrogen ions to restore physiologic pH Hypophosphatemia
482
Which **enzyme inhibitors** increase risk of prolonging QT interval?
**CYP3A4** (amiodarone, aprepitant, cyclosporine, diltiazem, verapamil, voriconazole, grapefruit juice, protease inhibitors- indinavir)
483
Which enzyme is inhibited by Etomidate leading to adrenal suppression?
11-beta hydroxylase
484
Which enzyme metabolizes mivacurium?
Pseudocholinesterase
485
Which factor contributes to onset of local anesthetics?
pKa
486
Which factor has the least effect on neuraxial blockade spread of spinal anesthetic?
Drug volume
487
Which fire safety feature prevents microshock in the OR?
Equipment ground wire ## Footnote How? It is a low impedance wire that allows current leakage to pass through to prevent buildup of leakage current.
488
Which gases are not measured by Infrared absorption spectrophotometry? Why?
**Oxygen and Xenon** They are both non-polar molecules
489
Which immunosuppresive agent is most likely to prolong non-depolarizing muscle blockade?
Cyclosporine
490
Which inhaled anesthetic may cause QT prolongation?
Sevoflurane
491
Which inhaled anesthetics inhibit NMDA activity?
N20, Xenon
492
Which ions contribute to end-plate potential at the NMJ?
Sodium, calcium influx and potassium efflux
493
Which isoenzyme is important in the metabolism of some inhaled anesthetics?
CYP2EI
494
Which lab test is best indicator of synthetic liver function? Why?
PT/INR PT test extrinsic pathway, specifically factor VII, which has the shortest t1/2 of all clotting factors.
495
Which lobe of the cerebral cortex is involved in the "fight-or-flight" response?
Limbic lobe, containing the hippocampus and amygdala
496
Which local anesthetic racemic form is more cardiotoxic?
R
497
Which local anesthetics carry the least risk of myotoxicity?
Tetracaine, procaine
498
Which local anesthetic has the greatest risk of myotoxicity?
Bupivacaine
499
Which muscle most closely correlates to abdominal muscle paralysis?
Corrugator supercilli muscle, innervated by facial nerve, causes movement of the eyebrow.
500
Which nerve and muscle is responsible for vocal cord ABduction?
Recurrent laryngeal n. branch of CN X, vagus n. and posterior cricoarytenoid muscle.
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Which nerve and muscle is responsible for vocal cord ADduction?
Recurrent laryngeal n. branch of CN X, vagus n. and lateral cricoarytenoid muscle.
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Which nerve and muscle are most responsible for laryngospasm?
Nerve: * superior laryngeal nerve (CN X, vagus n.) Muscle: * cricothyroid (causes vocal cord adduction) \*other muscles involved= cricoarytenoids, thyroarytenoids
503
Which nerve innervates bicep muscle causing elbow flexion?
Musculocutaneous n.
504
Which nerve is most likely to be injured during brachial artery cannulation?
Median nerve
505
Which NMBA should not be used in pts with ESRD? Why?
Pancuronium 80% renal elimination
506
Which opioid receptor has epileptogenic properties?
Delta
507
Which opioid receptor mediates respiratory depression? Muscle rigidity? Hallucinations/dysphoria?
mu-2, mu-1, sigma (respectively)
508
Which opioids are associated with serotonin syndrome? Why?
Meperidine, Tramadol, Methadone They are considered weak serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
509
Which parts of the aorta are most susceptible to chest wall injury? Why?
1. Isthmus of the descending aorta (area of the arch between the left subclavian artery and ligamentous arteriosum) * arch is freely mobile but ligament anchors descending aorta, making it vulnerable to traction and tearing 2. Aortic root * fixed by the diaphragm, therefore vulnerable to velocity changes
510
Which pressor is most effective at treating refractory hypotension caused by ACE inhibitors?
Norepinephrine
511
Which properties of opioids are resistant to tolerance?
Constipation and myosis
512
Which sign is not seen with administration of glycopyrrolate? Why?
Mydriasis and sedation. Glycopyrrolate is a quaternary molecule that is too big to cross the BBB, therefore, does not cause CNS side effects.
513
Which skin layer acts as the drug reservoir for transdermal fentanyl?
Stratum corneum
514
Which stereoisomer makes Etomidate clinically active?
R + isomer
515
Which surgeries warrant discontinuing the use of aspirin perioperatively?
Intracranial surgery Middle ear surgery Posterior eye surgery Intramedullary spine surgery (vertebrae) Prostate surgery
516
Which two parameters are required to calculate a drug's volume of distribution?
Dose and plasma concentration
517
Which valve prevents back filling/ transfilling between compressed-gas cylinders?
Check valve
518
Which ventricles produce the majority of CSF?
Choroid plexus of the lateral and third ventricles
519
Which vessels provide the highest degree of resistance in systemic vasculature?
Arterioles
520
Why can NMBA act as allergens?
NMBA are divalent molecules and can cross-link IgE with resultant mast cell degranulation even without forming hapten-macromolecule complexes.
521
Why do patients with flail chest develop hypoxia?
Underlying pulmonary contusion with increased elastic recoil of the lung, in setting of increased work of breathing.
522
Why does chloroprocaine have such a rapid onset even though its pKa is 9?
It has a relatively **high concentration (3%)**. pKa is just one factor in onset of action for local anesthetics (lipid solubility and injection site are other variables that contribute to onset).
523
Why does desflurane require a specialized vaporizer?
Variable bypass vaporizers used for sevo and iso are constructed for their unique vapor pressures, and rely on **ambient temperature** to continually vaporize liquid anesthetic. Boiling point for sevo/iso is greater than room temperature, allowing ambient temp to act as energy source for vaporization. **Desfluranes boiling point is close to room temperature**
524
Why does dexmedetomidine cause cardiovascular depression?
Dex acts on centrally located alpha-2 receptors, activating presynaptic receptors in the locus ceruleus. Alpha-2 receptors active inhibitory neurons, causing decrease in NT release. When this effects sympathetic neurons, catecholamine release is reduced resulting in decreased HR and BP.
525
Why does pKa close to physiologic pH affect onset of action for local anesthetics?
pKa is the pH at which the fraction of ionized (acidic) and unionized (basic) drug is equal to each other. When pKa is closer to physiologic pH (7.4), more drug is in the unionized (basic) form, which is the only form that penetrates the nerves cell membrane to create effect.
526
Components of lethal triad (trauma)
Acidosis Hypothermia Dilutional coagulopathy
527
Why is EMLA cream contraindicated in pts with congenital methemoglobinemia?
EMLA cream contains lidocaine and prilocaine. Prilocaine is biotransformed into aminophenols which oxidize hemoglobin into methemoglobin.
528
Why is succinylcholine contraindicated in pts with burn injury, massive trauma, neurological d/o and ESRD?
Risk of hyperkalemia. Normal muscle releases enough potassium during sux induced depolarization to raise serum potassium by 0.5 mEq/L.
529
Zero-order vs. first-order kinetics
Zero-order= a constant amount of medication is removed per unit time First-order= a constant proportion/percentage of medication is removed per unit time; dependent on liver blood flow for elimination Note: any drug can follow zero-order kinetics