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Anesthesia

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Greek

Lack of sensation

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Three A’s

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Amnesia
Analgesia
Areflexia

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General

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Total unconsciousness
Inhalation or IV induction
Volatile anesthetics or TIVA

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Regional

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Specific to body region
Block w/ infusion
Central neuraxial blocks - spinal or epidural

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IV Sedation

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MAC
Comfortable & sleepy
Able to maintain breathing

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DAMITS

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Drugs
Airway
Machine/Monitors/Masks
IV supplies
Tape/Tubes/Temp
SUCTION
Other
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DAMITS Drugs

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Induction:

  • Versed 1mg/mL
  • Fentanyl 50mcg/mL
  • Lidocaine 2% 20mg/mL
  • Propofol 10mg/mL
  • Etomidate
  • Ketamine
  • Rocuronium 10mg/mL

Volatile anesthetics
Anti-emetics

Emergency:
- Phenylephrine* 80-100mcg/mL (10/20cc)
- Ephedrine* 5mg/mL (5/10cc)
- Atropine 1mg/mL (3cc)
- Glycopyrrolate 0.2mg/mL (3cc)
- Succinylcholine 20mg/mL (10cc)
*Laryngospasm
Reversal:
- Neostigmine
- Sugammadex

*Label syringes prior to drawing up meds
Name, concentration, date, time, & initials

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DAMITS Airway

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Laryngoscope handles & blades x2 each
MAC & Miller
*Check/replace lightbulbs or batteries
Water-soluble lubricant
Tongue blade
4x4s
Various size oral/nasal airways x2
Soft bite block
Appropriate patient size ETT 7.0/7.5/8.0
LMAs 3/4/5
Check cuff - 10cc syringe to inflate
Stylet
Face mask
AMBU bag
Video laryngoscope (back-up airway)
Bougie or adjuncts
Difficult airway & malignant hyperthermia carts
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Machine/Monitors/Masks

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Anesthesia gas machine check
EKG, BP cuff, Pox, ETCO2
Peripheral nerve stimulator
Set appropriate alarms
Calibration
Appropriate size mask
- Simple face mask, non-rebreather, or NC
Transport tank w/ O2
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DAMITS IV

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Alcohol, tourniquet, catheter, tape/tegaderm
Stopcock(s)
Lidocaine syringe
IV fluids & warmer
Arterial line
- Pressure bag
Blood tubing
Place 2nd IV after induction
Verify IV patent & easily accessible
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Tape/Tubes/Temp

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Wipe machine down prior to placing tape on surface
Pre-tear tape w/ tab (easier to find edge)
- Eyes
- Secure ETT/LMA
*Ask preceptor tape preferences
OG/NG
Temp probe - esophageal (core) or skin
Bair hugger
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SUCTION

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ON HIGH @ HOB

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DAMITS Other

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Clamps
Stethoscope- precordial
Peripheral nerve stimulator
Bair hugger & fluid warmer
Eye protection/face shield
Laryngotracheal topicalization anesthesia LTA 
BIS (bispectral index) monitor
Wire cutters
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Induction

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Attach monitors
SUCTION
Pre-oxygenate/de-nitrogenate
Time out
Fentanyl & Lidocaine
Sweep monitors
Place nerve stimulator
Adjust bed height
Fit for anesthesia
Ensure everything w/in reach
Induction medications
Confirm unconscious - check lash reflex
Baseline TOF
Paralytic (standard)
Bag-mask ventilate
Tape eyes
Re-check TOF
INTUBATE
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Adequate Ventilation S/S

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Bilateral breath sounds
Chest rise & fall
Fogging/condensation in mask or ETT
Continuous ETCO2

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After Intubation

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Verify placement
Check appropriate ventilator settings
Switch to vent mode
↓flows 
Turn on anesthetic gas
Secure the airway
Re-position
Place temp probe & OG tube
Additional IV or A-line
Admin antibiotics
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RSI

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Full stomach
Violated NPO guidelines
Obesity
Pregnant >14wks
Cirrhosis ↑abdominal pressure
GERD, bowel obstruction, gastroparesis
Do NOT mask-ventilate
Apply cricoid pressure as induction agent admin & maintain until ETT placement confirmed
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Failure to Emerge

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Residual NMB
Excessive opioid or benzo (reversal agent)
Intraop CVA
Pre-existing pathophysiologic condition - CNS disorder, hepatic insufficiency, ETOH ingestion
Electrolyte abnormalities
Acidosis
Hypothermia

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MAC

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Monitored Anesthesia Care
Patient spontaneously breathes & able to protect own airway
NO muscle relaxant
Monitoring & supplies set up for general anesthesia
Always prepare for advanced airway management
*Consider positioning - ease to manipulate, access, & control airway
Difficult airway in inaccessible position not appropriate
VIGILENCE

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MAC Drugs

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Versed
Opioids - Fentanyl, Remifentanil, Alfentanil, Morphine → respiratory depression
Propofol (sedative-hypnotic)
Ketorolac, Ketamine, Clonidine, Dexmedetomidine

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Potential MACs

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Pacemaker insertion
Burr hole
Simple GYN
Cataract
Hernia
Urological
Skin & breast
Arthroscopic
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MAC Failure

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Inadequate local anesthetic
Painful position
Uncooperative patient - pediatrics or psych
Paradoxical sedation effects

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Stages of Anesthesia

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  1. Analgesia & amnesia
  2. Delirium & excitation
  3. Surgical anesthesia (plane 2)
  4. Overdose (medullary depression)

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