Anesthesia-Related Hypoxia Lecture
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What was the leading cause of anesthesia-related mortality before the widespread of pulse oximetry?

  • Misplacement of tracheal tube in the esophagus
  • Hypoxemia (correct)
  • Aspiration of vomit blocking the airway
  • Obstructed airway preventing oxygen from reaching the lungs
  • What is the purpose of pulse oximetry in the operating room?

  • To detect hypoxemia (correct)
  • To measure blood pressure
  • To monitor heart rate
  • To assess consciousness levels
  • Which of the following can prevent oxygen from reaching the lungs?

  • Aspiration of vomit
  • Misplacement of tracheal tube in the esophagus
  • An obstructed airway (correct)
  • Obstruction of the nasal passages
  • What can happen if the tracheal tube is misplaced in the esophagus?

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

    What can contribute to blocked airways during anesthesia?

    <p>Aspiration of foreign objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

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