GENERAL ANESTHESIA | Basic Flashcards
Which of the following findings is NOT consistent with a diagnosis of Malignant Hyperthermia?
A. PaCO2 150 mmHg
B. MVO2 50 mmHg
C. pH 6.9
D. Onset of symptoms an hour after the end of operation
WHO is Susceptible to MH?
AD pattern
Central Core Disease (e.g. myopathies)
King Denborough Syndrome
History of exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis
Evidence of an anaphylactic reaction to ATRACURIUM 1 - 2 hrs after the episode could be best established by measuring blood levels of:
A. Tryptase
B. Laudanosine
C. Histamine
D. Bardykinin
What is the acid-base status of a patient with MH (Malignant Hyperthermia)?
MIXED Respiratory and Metabolic ACIDOSIS
Most common sensation in awareness during anesthesia?
HEARING
During what portion of cardiac surgery are STEMIs typically seen?
Weaning from Bypass
What effect does MAOI use have on MAC?
Increases
What is the ideal NMB for an acute spinal cord injury?
DEPO vs NON DEPO?
Blood products and crystalloids can be infused using RAPID INFUSION SYSTEMS except:
CRYOPRECIPITATE and PLATELETS
The biggest predictor of difficult mask ventilation, difficult laryngoscopy, and difficult intubation is:
NECK CIRCUMFERENCE > 40cm
What is the effect of SUPINE POSITION on CLOSING CAPACITY
NO CHANGE
ABDOMINAL COMPARTMENT pressure is considered normal if:
<5-12 mmHg
The initial volume of distribution occurs in which compartments?
V1 or Central compartment
TIVA does not inhibit hypoxia pulmonary vasoconstriction in ONE LUNG VENTILATION
TRUE
The culprit of PRIS is due to mitochondrial toxicity from PROPOFOL
TRUE
