Anesthesia Key

Fig. 50.1 (a) and (b) are the initial CT and MRI images of the patient presenting with an intracranial mass lesion manifesting as 1 month of confusion. (c) and (d) are…

Fig. 24.1 Different patterns of nerve stimulation   2. Neuromuscular function is monitored intraoperatively by evaluating the muscular response to supramaximal stimulation of a peripheral motor nerve [1]. There are…

Fig. 23.1 Normal IABP 1:2 assist: diastolic augmentation and decreased end-diastolic pressure   (b) Rapid deflation just before aortic valve opening reduces left ventricular diastolic pressure (afterload) and therefore wall…

Fig. 49.1 CT head images of a patient following motor vehicle collision Questions 1. Define Glasgow Coma Scale.   2. How do you grade traumatic brain injury?   3. What…

Fig. 64.1 Fig. 64.2 Questions 1. What do the images show?   2. How is this condition created?   3. What are the presenting features of this condition?   4….

Fig. 60.1 Lung ultrasound, M-mode method Questions 1. What is lung sliding?   2. What is the difference between lung sliding and lung pulse?   3. What is the best…

Fig. 77.1 Questions 1–8 Questions 1–8. Label Fig. 77.1 and define each volume and capacity.   9. Which lung volume cannot be measured by spirometry and how can it be…

Fig. 73.1 Dynamic pressure–volume curve showing “beaking” 1. What does pressure–volume (P–V) curve describe?   2. What is the goal of using P–V curves?   3. Does it improve outcome?…

Fig. 71.1 Coronary angiogram of the left coronary artery with caudal angulation showing the left anterior descending artery and the left circumflex coronary artery (arrow) Fig. 71.2 Coronary angiogram of the left…

Fig. 69.1 Fig. 69.2 Questions 1. What do the images demonstrate?   2. What is the pathophysiologic basis of stress testing?   3. What factors influence the choice of stress…