24 Questions
What is the primary purpose of the B.U.R.P maneuver?
To facilitate endotracheal intubation
In what direction is the pressure applied to the larynx during the B.U.R.P maneuver?
Backward, upward, rightward, and posterior
What is the effect of the B.U.R.P maneuver on the larynx?
It moves the larynx backward and upward
When is the B.U.R.P maneuver typically performed?
During laryngoscopy
What is the recommended timeframe for administering antimicrobial therapy in preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis?
Within 60 minutes prior to the surgery
Which of the following is a consideration for the timing of antimicrobial therapy in preoperative prophylaxis?
Surgical site infection risk
What is the primary goal of administering antimicrobial therapy within 60 minutes prior to surgery?
To minimize the risk of surgical site infection
What would be the consequence of administering antimicrobial therapy more than 60 minutes prior to surgery?
Increased risk of surgical site infection
Why is it important to standardize the timing of antimicrobial therapy in preoperative prophylaxis?
To minimize variability in patient outcomes
What is the minimum score a patient must achieve to be considered fit for discharge?
9
What aspect of a patient's health is NOT explicitly considered in determining their score?
Surgical Recovery
What is the purpose of tracking a patient's Vital Signs?
To assess their overall health
What is the relationship between Fluid intake and Output in determining a patient's score?
A balance between intake and output is crucial
What is the significance of a patient's Vital Signs in determining their score?
They are one of several factors considered
What is a characteristic of pain that serves as a warning?
Immediate
What is a characteristic of pain that makes it easy to identify a cause?
Immediate
What is a characteristic of pain that makes it challenging to treat?
Very difficult to treat
What is a characteristic of pain that is associated with a negative outcome?
Can lead to pain behaviors
What is a characteristic of pain that provides a sense of relief?
Has an end
What is the primary goal of denitrogenation in oxygen storage?
Optimizing oxygen storage capacity
What is the effect of denitrogenation on the oxygenation of the bloodstream?
It maximally oxygenates the bloodstream
How much oxygen is present in the lungs of a patient breathing room air?
450 ml
What is the purpose of maximizing oxygen storage in the lungs?
To optimize oxygenation of the bloodstream
What is the relationship between denitrogenation and oxygen storage?
Denitrogenation increases oxygen storage
Study Notes
B.U.R.P Maneuver
- Applies backward, upward, rightward, and posterior pressure on the larynx
Discharge Criteria
- Patients who achieve a score of 9 or greater are considered fit for discharge
- Score is based on vital signs
Preoperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis
- Timing of prophylaxis: administer within 60 minutes prior to surgery
Oxygen Storage
- Denitrogenation and maximally oxygenate the bloodstream
- Lung O2: 450 ml in patient breathing room air
This quiz covers the B.U.R.P maneuver, a technique used in anesthesia, applying pressure on the larynx in a specific direction.
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