ITE TL block 2 Flashcards
Best way to assess hepatic synthetic function
factor VII (1/2 life of 4 hours) so 1st to change if there is an issue w/ hepatic fxn
-fibrinogen changes 2nd (1/2 life 4 days), albumin 1/2 life is 20 days
measure hepatic excretory function
bilirubin
What is Gilbert Syndrome?
MC inherited hyperbili (indirect hyperbili) usually elevated but < 3 after trigger (trauma, surgery, illness, fasting, alcohol)
-due to dec in UDP-glucuronosyltransferase activity causing dec in conjugation of bili
How to diagnose Gilbert Syndrome and symptoms
PCR gene mutation
symp: fatigue, loss of appetite w/ transient, mild, jaundice
labs: mild indirect hyperbili (high but < 3), no evidence of hemolysis, and otherwise normal liver fxn
sudden, painless bright red vaginal bleeding after 20 weeks gestation
placenta previa
-abnormal placenta implantation partially or completely blocking internal cervical os
RF for placenta previa
previous c/s
prev pregnancy termination
prev uterine surgery
smoking
adv maternal age
multiple gestation
multiparity
cocaine abuse
-higher risk w/ higher # of c/s and parity
sudden painful vaginal bleeding
placental abruption
-premature separation of placenta from uterus
-fetal distres
severe sudden abd pain during labor, pause in contractions, vaginal bleeding, hemodynamic instability
uterine rupture
sudden, painless vaginal bleeding after rupture of mebranes
vasa previa
-fetal blood vessels overlying internal cerival os not protected by placenta or umbilical cord
-can cause fetal exsanguination
When to get an EKG for a preop workup
hx of cardiovascular dx, resp dx and type of surgery
-routine testing not indicated
When to get electrolytes/chemistry panels before surgery
endocrine, renal, liver d/o, certain medication use, potential for periop therapies that would alter a chemistry
hg/hct preop testing when
hx of known liver dx, history of anemia, hematologic d/c, type and invasiveness of procedure
Why dec DLCO on spirometry
Increased thickness of alveolar membrane
Dec alveolar membrane surface area
small pressure gradient b/w alveolar gas partial press and capillary gas tension
Why dec DLCO in pulm HTN
remodeling and loss of pulm vasculature -> thickened alveolar membrane and dec blood volume to participate in gas exchange
solubility of anesthetics w/ tempm, and hydrophobilicity
-solubility of inh anesthetics inc as temp decreases, and decreases as temp inc (as temp inc, exists as a gas, not soluble)
-hydrophobic nature of inh anesthetics -> higher solubility in tissues w/ higher lipid content than blood
Maintanence of Certification 2.0 requirements
Must occur in every 10 year period:
-must hold an active, unrestricted medical license in 1 jurisdiction in US or Canada
-Complete 250 Category 1 CME credits (125 must be done by year 5), 20 must be ABA-approved patient safety
-30 MOCA MC questions every calendar quarter for 120 questions per year
-points awarded for activities include clinical practice assessments and systems-based practices (QI): 25 points in 1st 5 years and 25 more in second 5 years 50 total
FEV1/FVC ratios for normal, obstructive, and restrictive dx
Normal ratio: 85%
Restrictive: 90% (normal ratio, but dec FEV1 and FVC)
Obstructive: 53%
Obstructive lung dx PFTs
-FEV1/FVC ratio of < 70% of predicted
-FEV1 < 50% predicted
-only slight dec/maintain FVC
FEV1, FVC, FEV1:FVC ratio for norm, obst, rest
COPD severity scale
Stage 1 mild: FEV1 80% or greater of predicted
Stage 2 moderate: FEV1 50-79% predicted
Stage 3 severe: FEV1 30-49% predicted
Stage 4 very severe: FEV1 less than 30% of predicted
Difference b/w gastric volumes and pH when clear liquids NPO >4 hrs or 2-4 hours
equivocal volumes and pH
NPO guidelines clear liquids, breast milk, reg milk, fatty foods
clear liquids: 2 hours
breast milk: 4 hours
milk formula or light meal: 6 hours
fatty foods: 8 hours
Why dec FRC in pregnancy?
-large uterus pushes diaphgram cephalad -> dec FRC
-dec FRC b/c dec ERV and RV
How long does it take for ventilation to return to normal
1-3 weeks postpartum