Dolasetron (Anzemet): See 5HT3 Antagonists. Droperidol (Inapsine) Indication: (1) Prevention/treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting. Also used for (2) sedation, GA adjunct, treatment of delirium although alternate drugs are preferred…
ATRIOVENTRICULAR CONDUCTION SYSTEM • 1st-degree AV block—PR interval increased >0.2 sec • 2nd-degree AV block • Mobitz type I (Wenckebach)—AV delay (PR interval) increases with each beat, until QRS is…
APPENDIX C: MANAGEMENT OF MALIGNANT HYPERTHERMIA EMERGENCY THERAPY FOR MALIGNANT HYPERTHERMIA MH Hotline 1-800-644-9737; website: WWW.MHAUS.ORG Outside the US: 1-315-464-7079 DIAGNOSIS VS. ASSOCIATED PROBLEMS Signs of MH • Increasing ETCO2…
APPENDIX B: ANESTHESIA MACHINE CHECKOUT & SETTING UP THE OR ANESTHESIA MACHINE CHECKOUT Checkout only valid for an anesthesia system that conforms to current standards and includes an ascending bellows…
ANESTHESIA OUTSIDE THE OPERATING ROOM General Considerations/Safety • Thorough preoperative evaluation of every pt is essential • All patients receiving any form of anesthesia must have ASA monitors during anesthesia…
• Take into account longer duration of action in elderly • Neuromuscular blocking agents • Duration prolonged by ↑ age (if steroid based), mild hypothermia, increased density of block (train-of-four…
(lower should remain OFF until after reperfusion & stabilization) • Foley catheter: Goal urine output >0.5 mL/kg/hr • PRBC in the OR; may also need FFP • Management before clamping…
MAJOR FACTORS AFFECTING UPTAKE Solubility • Partition coefficients express relative solubility of anesthetic gas at equilibrium • Lower partition coefficients imply ↓ solubility, faster equilibration of partial pressure (alveolus ↔…
• In pediatric patients a 20–24 gauge needle may be used for the first cannulation and then exchanged with a larger gauge over a guidewire • Proceed as described in…
• Consider bronchoscopy • Consider bag ventilation • Treat underlying problem BRONCHOSPASM Causes • Preexisting reactive airway disease (asthma) • Manipulation of upper airway (oral endoscopy) • ETT with inadequate…
