Emergency Situations

Question 1

3 causes of hypotension during anesthesia

Answer 1

1. Shock
2. Drugs
3. Too deep

Question 2

Clinical signs of hypotension during anesthesia 4

Answer 2

1. Prolonged CRT
2. Weak pulses
3. Hypothermia
4. Tachycardia

Question 3

Tx of hypotension

Answer 3

1. Verify pressure
2. Decrease depth
3. Warm them up

Question 4

Treatment for shock should be 2

Answer 4

1. Aggressive
2. Rapid

Question 5

What are three goals of shock treatment

Answer 5

1. Improve cardiac output
2. Improve tissue perfusion
3. Reestablish O2 lvls

Question 6

Shock tx VIP

Answer 6

1. Ventilation/ O2
2. Infusion of fluids
3. Pump drugs (pressor agents)

Question 7

What are five causes of dyspnea/ cyanosis

Answer 7

1. O2 supply
2. Airway obstruction
3. Pulmonary pathology
4. Too deep
5. Anesthetic machine/ pop off valve

Question 8

Tx for dyspnea/ cyanosis

Answer 8

1. Verify O2 delivery
2. Turn off vaporizer
3. Watch chest movement

Question 9

4 possible causes of tachycardia during anesthesia

Answer 9

1. Drugs
2. Insufficient Depth
3. Hypotension
4. Preexisting Condition (hyperthyroid, CHF)

Question 10

Treatment for Tachycardia during anesthesia (2)

Answer 10

Depth Control
Give Fluids