Challenges of Performing Out of Operating Room Anesthesia on the Morbidly Obese
BMI (kg/m2) Obesity class Disease riska relative to normal weight and waist circumference Men 102 cm (40 in) or less Women 88 cm (35 in) or less Men >…
Anesthesia for Ophthalmologic Surgery
Fig. 24.1 Aqueous humor flow pathway. The aqueous humor is formed by the ciliary body. It then passes from the posterior into the anterior chamber and then eventually drains out…
Airway Devices in GI Endoscopy
Fig. 11.1 A nasal airway connected to a Mapleson C breathing system. Also seen in the picture is the sensor for SEDLine depth if sedation monitor Before the nasal airway…
Pediatric Off Site Anesthesia
Table setup Bair hugger Shoulder roll 3 lead EKG Pulse Ox Appropriate sized BP cuff Special cable for neonatal cuffs Glucose (25 % or 50 %) Monitor set to Neonate…
Regional Techniques: Role and Pitfalls
Fig. 30.1 Roots, trunks, divisions, cords, and branches of the brachial plexus (Reproduced from Elsevier, Miller’s Anesthesia , Ronald D. Miller MD, MS , 2015, Ch 57, pp 1724–1724, Figure…
Propofol Infusion Platforms
Propofol TCI modelling for procedures under sedation Marsh model Schnider model Implication for sedation Concentration target/recommended mode Plasma concentration Sedation- 1.5–5 μgm/ml Effect site concentration- brain Central compartment volume for…
Sedation for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: Gastroenterologists Perspective
Minimal (anxiolysis) Moderate Deep Anesthesia Reaction to being addressed Patient reacts appropriately to verbal commands Somnolence, reaction to louder commands with additional tactile stimulation if necessary Somnolence, hard to…
Infertility Treatment: The Role of Anesthesia Techniques
Fig. 26.1 O™ocyte-retrieval procedure. A needle is passed through the vaginal fornix into the ovary (under ultrasound guidance) to enter and aspirate multiple follicles (By permission of Mayo Foundation for…
Anesthesia and Radiotherapy Suite
Low-dose rate implants High-dose rate implants Lower dose of radiation requiring more treatments Higher dose of radiation requiring a shorter period of treatment (e.g., 5–10 min). Newer method that has…
Cosmetic Procedures and Office Based Sedation
Surgery for the face Rest of the body Botox injections Cheek lift Chemical peel Chin surgery Dermabrasion Eyebrow/forehead rejuvenation (Brow lift) Eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty) Face-lift Facial contouring Facial fillers Laser…
