Anesthesia Theory: Hypoxia During Anesthesia

Hypoxia refers to inadequate oxygen supply in the tissues, while hypoxemia refers to an inadequate amount of oxygen in the blood

Deficient oxygen supply

Confusion, restlessness, shortness of breath, bluish discoloration, decreased level of consciousness, cough, difficulty breathing, decreased heart rate, palpitations, and sweating

<p>To detect and treat intraoperative hypoxemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Irreversible damage to the heart and brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To avoid hypoxemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Misplacement of the tracheal tube in the esophagus, aspirated vomit blocking the airway, and inadequate breathing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It prevents enough oxygen from reaching the lungs and also prevents carbon dioxide from being removed from the lungs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can cause the affected lung to collapse, preventing oxygen from reaching the alveoli.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can depress breathing and circulation, leading to inadequate oxygen delivery to the tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Problems with the anesthetic equipment, oxygen supply, and monitoring equipment can all contribute to hypoxia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Checking if the airway is clear, looking for signs of laryngospasm, and ensuring the absence of vomit or blood in the airway.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Airway obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Displaced, kinked, or secretion-obstructed endotracheal tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bronchospasm, lung collapse, pulmonary edema, or pneumothorax</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Drugs such as opioids, poorly reversed neuromuscular blocking agents, or deep volatile anesthesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure normal circulation and detect any signs of inadequate circulation, such as excessive blood loss or cardiac shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through the pulse oximeter</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cardiac depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To restore oxygen in the blood to normal and keep the patient comfortable</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Obstruction or disconnection of the breathing circuit or tracheal tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stop giving the causative agent</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adrenaline, Steroids, Bronchodilators, and Antihistamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure that all anesthesia drugs are given correctly</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oxygen administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Life support for patients who are very sick and cannot breathe</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To address the root cause of hypoxia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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