Perioperative Considerations Flashcards
(21 cards)
1
Q
First # in BP
A
systolic
2
Q
How long are pulses taken?
A
60secs BPM
3
Q
Normal oral body temp
A
37C
98.6F
4
Q
Normal rectal body temp
A
38C
99.6F
5
Q
Emergency airway
A
tracheostomy
6
Q
What obstructs airway when unconscious
A
tongue
7
Q
Hypertension
A
elevated BP 150/90
8
Q
Measures BP
A
spygnomometer
9
Q
Bradycardia
A
low heart rate under 60BPM
10
Q
Febrile
A
fever
11
Q
AED
A
automated electronic defibrilator
12
Q
Post-op vitals time
A
5min x4
15min x4
30min x2
60 min
or until stable
13
Q
Traction pain
A
tell someone, do not act
14
Q
Femoral pulse
A
groin, minute
15
Q
Brachial pulse
A
infant CPR, arm, BP cuff
16
Q
Popliteal pulse
A
behind knee
17
Q
Radial pulse
A
wrist
18
Q
Carotid pulse
A
unconscious adult, CPR
19
Q
Cervical traction
A
head bones
crutchfield tongs
20
Q
Cardiac arrest
A
loss of consciousness, no BP, dilated pupils
21
Q
Shock
A
cold, moist skin
rapid throaty pulse
restlessness
hypotension
low body temp
