Anesthesia Key

Pulmonary System A-A Gradient The A-a gradient indicates whether gas transfer is normal and gives an idea of how well oxygen is moving from the alveoli to the arterial blood….

Gastrointestinal and Urinary Systems Anatomy: Digestive System Figure. The digestive tract. Anatomy: Liver Function (see also Hepatic Encephalopathy, p. 232; Hepatic Failure, p. 232; Bilirubin in Part 9, p. 340)…

Cardiovascular System Ablation (see also Electrophysiology Studies, p. 106; Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, p. 165) Based on results of electrophysiology studies, ablation therapy may be used to eliminate an accessory pathway in…

Drugs, Doses, Tables Abciximab (Reopro) ABCIXIMAB is a GP IIb/IIIa inhibitor, used as an adjunct to PTCA or atherectomy to prevent acute cardiac ischemia complications in patients at high risk…

Miscellaneous Aldrete Scoring System A scale commonly used to determine when postsurgical patients can be safely discharged from the Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit. Aldrete Scoring System Assessment Postprocedure Aldrete Scoring…

Imaging Angiography, Cerebral (see Part 1, p. 7) Angiography, Coronary (see Part 2, p. 71) Adenosine Stress Test (see Stress Testing, p. 366) Chest X-Ray As an x-ray beam passes…

Hematologic and Immune Systems Aids AIDS is an infectious disease caused by human T-cell lymphotrophic Type III virus (HTLV-III). It is an acquired deficiency of the body’S immune system. The…

Labs Abg Values (see also ABG Interpretation in Part 3, p. 168; Base Excess/Deficit in Part 3, p. 174; Mixed Venous ABGs in Part 3, p. 191) Normal Arterial Blood…

Renal System Acute Renal Failure Acute renal failure is the rapid deterioration of renal function with a high blood concentration of nitrogen waste products. There are three major categories: Prerenal…

Endocrine System Addison’s Disease (see also Aldosterone in Part 5, p. 249) Addison’S disease results from hypofunction of the adrenal cortex of the kidney, causing a severe decrease in levels…