Anesthesia Key

A Brachytherapy 1. Introduction     Palladium-103 prostate implants are being used for brachytherapy as an optional treatment for prostate cancer. The sources are permanently implanted directly into the tissue. The seeds are…

B Regional anesthesia in neonates 1. Introduction a) Regional anesthesia in neonates is an acceptable option when the risks of complications during or after general anesthesia and endotracheal intubation are very high…

K Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy 1. Introduction     Children may present for tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy with a history of recurrent infections (chronic tonsillitis) or a history of obstruction and sleep apnea. 2. Preoperative assessment…

G Pediatric regional anesthesia 1. Introduction a) Regional anesthesia provides perioperative analgesia (minimizing the risk of respiratory depression), modifies the metabolic responses to anesthesia and surgery, and improves patient outcome.

IM, Intramuscular; IV, intravenous; PO, oral; PR, rectal. 7. Monitoring a) Patient blood pressure and heart rate are monitored for the assessment of the cardiovascular system. b) Pulse oximetry and capnography are used…

Adapted from American College of Surgeons, Committee on Trauma. Shock. In American College of Surgeons, ed. Advanced trauma life support course for physicians. 7th ed. Chicago: American College of Surgeons;…

H Upper extremity arthroplasty 1. Introduction     Arthroplasty in the upper extremity makes up a low percentage of the number of joint arthroplasties performed each year. Of the two more commonly replaced…

G Pelvic reconstruction 1. Introduction     Pelvic reconstruction is a surgical procedure that involves open reduction of pelvic fractures, which are then maintained by the application of plates and screws. Bone grafting…

F Knee (total knee replacement) arthroplasty 1. Introduction     Total knee arthroplasty is the other frequently performed joint replacement procedure. A pneumatic tourniquet is typically used to provide a relatively bloodless surgical…