Anesthesia Key

(29.1) The formula uses pounds per square inch for pressure, volume in l, and flow rate in l/min. V r is the volume of the E-cylinder (660 l) and P…

Fig. 31.1 Trendelenburg positioning for a da Vinci prostatectomy. The angle of the joint of the OR table emphasizes the extreme head-down-feet-up position. The knees are bent; legs are raised,…

Do not use HES solutions in critically ill adult patients including those with sepsis and those admitted to the ICU Avoid use in patients with preexisting renal dysfunction Discontinue use…

Local anesthetic Without epinephrine With epinephrine (1:200,000) Lidocaine 3–4 mg/kg (300 mg) 7 mg/kg (500 mg) Mepivacaine 4 mg/kg (300 mg) 7 mg/kg (500 mg) Prilocaine 5–6 mg/kg (400 mg)…

Fig. 30.1 Digital subtraction angiography (DSA) 30.1.7 What Do You See on the DSA Image? The digital subtraction angiography shows the aortic arch with a catheter clearly visible. Further on,…

). Therefore, a transfusion is most likely necessary. >> Dr. Conner called his attending, Dr. Eldridge, because he wasn’t quite sure whether he should transfuse before inducing anesthesia. “You want…

Fig. 18.1 The ECG shows a left axis deviation and a regular sinus rhythm. The only abnormality is the Sokolow–Lyon index (S in V2 + R in V5) of >35…

Fig. 10.1 ECG and pulse oximetry waveforms after induction of general anesthesia 10.1.3 Isn’t That a Little Too Much Propofol? The usual induction dose for adults is 1.5–2.5 mg/kg body…

Laser type Wavelength Absorption according to [type of tissue] Application area [nm]  CO2 10.600 Invisible – infrared Various tissues General Water Precise incision Nd:YAG (neodymium yttrium aluminum garnet) 1,064 Invisible…

Class Visible structures 1 Full visibility of tonsils, uvula, faucial pillars, and soft palate 2 Visibility of hard and soft palate, upper portion of tonsils, and uvula 3 Soft and…