Neuromuscular Flashcards
(12 cards)
What are the signs of compartment syndrome?
Which type of neuromonitoring is the most resistant to volatile anesthetics?
brainstem auditory evoked potentials (BAEP)
Where is core temp best measured?
- nasopharyngeal
- pulmonary artery
- esophageal
- tympanic
What signs and symptoms are seen in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?
- onset ages 2-5
- calf pseudohypertrophy
- diminished intelligence
- cardiac involvement (dilated cardiomyopathy)
- gastroparesis
- impaired swallowing
- decreased respiratory function
Why do Duchenne MD pts have higher risk of aspiration?
delayed gastric emptying with impaired laryngeal reflexes
What are Duchenne’s and Becker’s muscular dystrophy patients at higher risk for after succinylcholine and volatiles?
- life threatening hyperkalemia
- rhabdomyolysis
- cardiac arrest
- tachycardia
Which therapies are available for Duchenne’s?
- corticosteroids
- ACE inhibitors
- gene therapy
Where do SSEPs identify ischemia? Where are they detected?
lateral and posterior spinal cord; detected in patient’s head
Where do MEPs identify ischemia?
Where are they detected?
anterior spinal cord; detected in patient’s extremities
What is another name for spinal cord?
conus medullaris
Where does the conus medullaris end in infants? in adults?
infants L3
adults L1
What is the treatment for myasthenia gravis?
