Conduct of GA

Question 1

drugs used in the induction of GA?

Answer 1

propofol

thiopentone

Question 2

how fast?

Answer 2

rapid - one arm-brain circulation (20s)

Question 3

what gas is used for gas induction?

Answer 3

sevoflurane

Question 4

how do we monitor conscious levels? (4)

Answer 4

loss of verbal contact
movement
respiratory pattern
EEG

Question 5

what manoeuvre for airway maintenance?

Answer 5

triple airway manoeuvre

head tilt, chin lift, jaw thrust

Question 6

main airway complication?

Answer 6

laryngospasm

Question 7

what happens in laryngospasm?

Answer 7

adduction of the vocal cords

Question 8

what does airway maintained mean?

Answer 8

the airway is maintained if it is open and unobstructed

Question 9

what does airway protected mean?

Answer 9

only a cuffed tube in the trachea protects the airway from contamination

Question 10

why intubate? (3)

Answer 10

gastric protection
muscle relaxation
tight control of blood gases

Question 11

things to monitor during GA? (4)

Answer 11

respiratory parameters
agent monitoring
temperature, urine
ventilator disconnection