Exam #1 Flashcards
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Force
the amount of energy to move an object
Force = mass x acceleration
Pressure
force over area, increasing the area in which force is applied results in a lower pressure
P=f/a
Work
transfer of energy by a force acting on an object as it is displaced
W=Fs (force*displacement)
Energy
the capacity to do work or the exertion of force (potential +kinetic energy)
Power
amount of energy transferred or converted per unit time
P= force/velocity
Force SI units
newton
Pressure SI units
pascal (Pa)
Work SI units
joule
Energy SI units
joule
Power SI units
watt
Conduction
energy transfer between 2 objects in direct contact
Ex- touching a cold surface
Convection
air passing by aka wind chill
Body heat is lost to surrounding cold air. The surrounding air becomes warmer and rises; cool air falls and replaces the warm air (it’s a current/cycle).
Radiation
electromagnetic transfer of energy away from a warm body– biggest contributor
Evaporation
liquids on skin evaporate, utilizing energy to turn liquid to vapor
how to mitigate radiation in the OR
head is always perfused and major contributor to radiation heat loss, so it should be covered
how to mitigate convection in the OR
covering the patient with warm blankets forced air warming device
Close air vents to prevent a draft
how to mitigate conduction in the OR
preheat the OR table
Cover the table with blankets if possible
how to mitigate evaporation in the OR
HME, air humidifier on airway circuit
Be careful when scrubbing the surgical site with CHG, prep necessary sites only
Newton’s first law
objects have a tendency to maintain velocity unless acted on by unbalanced force
Law of inertia
Newton’s first law r/t anesthesia
blood loss-blood will have the tendency to maintain velocity, unless acted upon, such as clots or external pressure
Trauma- a gunshot will stay in motion unless acted upon, such as a skull.
Newton’s second law
F=m*a
Force= mass • acceleration
Newton’s second law r/t anesthesia
pressure bag for fluids
force=mass of fluid*velocity of fluid
Kelvin to celsius conversion
Celsius + 273.15= Kelvin
Newton’s third law
for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction
Law of reciprocal action