Midterm Flashcards
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What is the maximum amount of time a tourniquet should be used?
2 hours
Describe anesthesia management during endovascular aortic repair
can use general or regional, use A-line and carefully monitor u.o., maintain large bore IV access, may give heparin
What are anesthesia considerations for colonoscopies, EGD, and ERCP?
NPO, pre-emptive viscous lidocaine to decrease gag reflex, short acting sedatives (Versed, prop), may require glyco for upper endoscopy, possible vagal stimulation with colonoscopy
How does aging affect endocrine function?
decreased insulin secretion due to decreased beta cells, pheripheral insulin resistance, decreased hormone production
What considerations should you have with elderly and regional anesthesia?
less reliable epi test dose because of decreased end organ responsiveness
What are some congenital conditions associated with difficult airway?
Pierre Robin, Treacher Collins, Goldenhar, mucopolysaccharidosis, Klippel Feil, Down syndrome
Which lung does ventilation prefer when in lateral decubitus?
nondependent lung (perfusion favors dependent lung)
What is autonomic dysreflexia?
injury above T6, sudden sympathetic response to noxious stimuli such as a full bowel or bladder- severe HTN, sz, pulmonary edema, MI, ARI, intracranial hemorrhage
What are anesthetic management options for asthma?
assess severity pre-op and effectiveness of pharm treatment, continue antiinflammatory and bronchodilator therapy (stress dose steroids if treated with systemic steroids in last 6 months), propofol if stable, ketamine if unstable, sevo, IV or tracheal lidocaine, opioids to suppress cough, adequate hydration, extubate deep
How does aging affect the respiratory system?
decreased chest wall compliance, flattened diaphragm,, decreased elastic recoil but increased lung compliance, decreased O2 exchange, increased closing volume, decreased response to hypoxemia and hypercarbia, decreased laryngeal/pharyngeal support (airway obstruction), decreased cough/gag
What paralytic is preferred in older adults?
cisatracurium (Hoffman elimination and not organ dependent)
What is cystic fibrosis?
autosomal recessive disorder, characterized by decreased Cl (Na and H20) transport, thick secretions, scarring of glands and tissues
What are some concerns with kyphoscoliosis?
may have SC damage and respiratory dysfunction, respiratory alterations may occur when asleep, may have CV abnormalities (MVP most common), may have PH and RV hypertrophy
What does deflation of a tourniquet cause?
releases metabolic wastes into systemic circulation- metabolic acidosis, hyperkalemia, myoglobinemia, myoglobinuria, renal failure
What are some anesthetic management considerations with ARDS?
carefully manage vascular volume (avoid pulmonary edema), avoid air in vascular lines due to R to L shunt, assess for s/s of RV dysfunction, use PEEP, may prone, oscillation
What are some ways to extubate patients that are high risk for a failed airway?
extubate over FOB, extubate and follow with LMA, use AEC, leave ETT until all extubation criteria are met
What are some criteria for extubation?
optimized HD and labs, adequate muscle strength, positive reflexes, analgesia, VC at least 15 ml/kg, NIF -20, TV 4-5 ml/kg, spontaneous ventilation
What is neurogenic pulmonary edema?
massive outpour of sympathetic impulses that leads to vasoconstriction, shift of blood volume into pulmonary circulation
Describe the heat exchanger of CPB
stainless steel tubes filled with hot or cold water, blood flows around it (patient’s temp usually allowed to drop naturally but may use active cooling)
What provides sensory innervation of the airway above the vocal cords?
SLN, glossopharyngeal, trigeminal
Describe a glossopharyngeal block
blocks posterior 1/3 of tongue (lingual branch of glossopharyngeal), 2% lidocaine injected into “gutter” (posterior side under tongue), should not aspirate air or blood
What is used to monitor neuro function during aorta repair? How is the spine “protected”?
SEPs and EEGs (may not detect SC ischemia)- spinal cooling and drainage
What are some anesthesia considerations for hysteroscopy?
pretreat with NSAIDs, ensure negative pregnancy test, give pre-op anxiolytics, may do paracervical block
How does pulmonary edema look on CXR?
Kerley A lines (long, irregular lines from hila to periphery), Kerley B lines (short, horizontal lines at bases), Kerley C lines (reticular opacities at lung bases), peribronchial cuffing (doughnut densities), widened vascular pedicle