Placement Flashcards
1
Q
What is Camper’s fascia
A
superficial fascia of the abdomen overlying the muscular layers
2
Q
what is a normal tidal volume
A
7ml/kg
500ml
3
Q
what is bipolar diathermy
A
for example, with bipolar forceps, each prong is an electrode and this creates strong heat for diathermy
4
Q
what is monopolar diathermy
A
uses a single prong tool with an electrode placed on the patients thigh/skin creating a large surface area for current to travel
5
Q
What is done during RSI
A
cricoid pressure to prevent aspiration of stomach content through compressing the oesophagus
6
Q
stridor is inspiratory/expiratory
A
stridor = inspiratory wheeze = expiratory
7
Q
what is ERCP
A
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram
uses endoscopy to go down the GI tract and fluoroscopy to get into the biliary tree from below through the Sphincter of Oddi
