Anaesthetic Plan in Surgery
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Which factor has a significant effect on the choice of anaesthetic according to the text?

  • Surgeon's preference (correct)
  • Risk for postoperative nausea and vomiting
  • Equipment available
  • Patient positioning
  • What type of anaesthesia may be employed for an operation involving removal of an in-growing toe nail?

  • General anaesthesia
  • Local infiltration (correct)
  • Epidural anaesthesia
  • Spinal anaesthesia
  • Which type of nerve block is NOT mentioned as a possible technique for foot surgery in the text?

  • Sciatic nerve block at the buttock
  • Popliteal sciatic nerve block
  • Femoral nerve block (correct)
  • Ankle block
  • What may be combined with loco-regional techniques for foot surgery according to the text?

    <p>General anaesthesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which familial condition could impact the choice of anaesthetic according to the text?

    <p>Malignant hyperthermia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered to minimize risks for aspiration during anaesthesia?

    <p>Ensuring fasting status is adequate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the mnemonic 'IMALES' stand for in the context of intubation?

    <p>Memory aid for essential intubation equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula used to determine the appropriate endotracheal tube size for pediatric patients?

    <p>(age/4 + 2)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is correct endotracheal tube placement confirmed?

    <p>Watching for misting of the tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended depth of insertion for an endotracheal tube in females based on the text?

    <p>20+2 cm at the teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which piece of equipment is NOT commonly used as a supraglottic device according to the text?

    <p>Combitube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended endotracheal tube depth of insertion for males based on the text?

    <p>22+2 cm at the teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action confirms correct endotracheal tube placement by assessing chest movement?

    <p>Watching symmetrical chest expansion with each breath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In orotracheal intubation, what is the common endotracheal tube size range for males?

    <p>(7.5-8.0 mm)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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