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What level of amperage can cause fatal fibrillation?
What level of amperage can cause fatal fibrillation?
What does the oLIM predict regarding current flow?
What does the oLIM predict regarding current flow?
What should you do if an airway fire occurs?
What should you do if an airway fire occurs?
What conditions increase the risk of intraoperative fire? (Select all that apply)
What conditions increase the risk of intraoperative fire? (Select all that apply)
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What are the preferred fire extinguishers used in the Operating Room (OR)?
What are the preferred fire extinguishers used in the Operating Room (OR)?
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Which of the following items is part of the mandatory airway setup? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following items is part of the mandatory airway setup? (Select all that apply)
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match the drug to the proper syringe size
match the drug to the proper syringe size
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What percentage deviation from baseline typically indicates hypotension or hypertension?
What percentage deviation from baseline typically indicates hypotension or hypertension?
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What is the first sign of hypotension?
What is the first sign of hypotension?
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Why does bradycardia occur during hypertension?
Why does bradycardia occur during hypertension?
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What types of beta-blockers should be administered to treat intraoperative hypertension?
What types of beta-blockers should be administered to treat intraoperative hypertension?
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When should you treat bradycardia with atropine instead of glycopyrrolate?
When should you treat bradycardia with atropine instead of glycopyrrolate?
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If anticholinergics are ineffective at treating bradycardia, what is the next medication to be used?
If anticholinergics are ineffective at treating bradycardia, what is the next medication to be used?
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You've administered a sedative to a patient prior to laryngoscopy and cannot ventilate. What should you do next?
You've administered a sedative to a patient prior to laryngoscopy and cannot ventilate. What should you do next?
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After repositioning the head, if you still can't ventilate, what should you do next?
After repositioning the head, if you still can't ventilate, what should you do next?
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After placing an airway adjunct, and you still can't ventilate, what should you do next?
After placing an airway adjunct, and you still can't ventilate, what should you do next?
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If you still cannot ventilate the patient using a two-person technique, what should you do next?
If you still cannot ventilate the patient using a two-person technique, what should you do next?
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What are the treatments for laryngospasm? (Select all that apply)
What are the treatments for laryngospasm? (Select all that apply)
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How can laryngospasm be prevented?
How can laryngospasm be prevented?
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ETCO2 may be gone in severe bronchospasm
ETCO2 may be gone in severe bronchospasm
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Which of the following are treatments for severe bronchospasm? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are treatments for severe bronchospasm? (Select all that apply)
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What are the implications of hypothermia? (Select all that apply)
What are the implications of hypothermia? (Select all that apply)
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What is the initial sign of malignant hyperthermia?
What is the initial sign of malignant hyperthermia?
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What effects do increased PEEP and PIP have on blood pressure?
What effects do increased PEEP and PIP have on blood pressure?
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What is the typical hemodynamic consequence of stimulation of the carina and bladder distension?
What is the typical hemodynamic consequence of stimulation of the carina and bladder distension?
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What is the hemodynamic consequence of prolonged tourniquet time?
What is the hemodynamic consequence of prolonged tourniquet time?
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Which of the following is commonly seen during intubation and emergence from general anesthesia?
Which of the following is commonly seen during intubation and emergence from general anesthesia?
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In cases of mild to moderate bronchospasm, how should the anesthetic be titrated to alleviate symptoms?
In cases of mild to moderate bronchospasm, how should the anesthetic be titrated to alleviate symptoms?
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If difficulties are anticipated in managing the airway after induction, what type of airway management technique should be performed if no other contraindications exist?
If difficulties are anticipated in managing the airway after induction, what type of airway management technique should be performed if no other contraindications exist?
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What is the common cause of an unanticipated difficult airway?
What is the common cause of an unanticipated difficult airway?
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LEMON = Look, Evaluate 3-3-2, Mallampati, Obstruction, Neck Mobility
LEMON = Look, Evaluate 3-3-2, Mallampati, Obstruction, Neck Mobility
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If an invasive airway approach fails in a Can't Intubate, Can't Ventilate (CICV) situation, what is an alternative intervention?
If an invasive airway approach fails in a Can't Intubate, Can't Ventilate (CICV) situation, what is an alternative intervention?
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You've induced a patient and are unable to ventilate after placing an SGA. What intervention should you prepare to perform while pursuing alternative intubation approaches?
You've induced a patient and are unable to ventilate after placing an SGA. What intervention should you prepare to perform while pursuing alternative intubation approaches?
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What are the disadvantages of awake intubation? Select all that apply.
What are the disadvantages of awake intubation? Select all that apply.
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In awake intubation, spontaneous ventilation is maintained
In awake intubation, spontaneous ventilation is maintained
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Patient cooperation is essential to perform an awake intubation.
Patient cooperation is essential to perform an awake intubation.
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What types of medications are commonly used in awake intubation? (Select all that apply)
What types of medications are commonly used in awake intubation? (Select all that apply)
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What is a complication of benzocaine use?
What is a complication of benzocaine use?
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Lidocaine and mepivacaine are noted for having a ___ onset of action.
Lidocaine and mepivacaine are noted for having a ___ onset of action.
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Which local anesthetic is noted for its longer duration of action?
Which local anesthetic is noted for its longer duration of action?
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Which local anesthetic is noted for its rapid onset and can be used in all areas of the tracheobronchial tree?
Which local anesthetic is noted for its rapid onset and can be used in all areas of the tracheobronchial tree?
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Which anticholinergic drug does not cross the blood-brain barrier or placenta and is noted to have a longer duration of action?
Which anticholinergic drug does not cross the blood-brain barrier or placenta and is noted to have a longer duration of action?
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Which anticholinergic is noted to cause less tachycardia but can cause sedation, amnesia, and euphoria?
Which anticholinergic is noted to cause less tachycardia but can cause sedation, amnesia, and euphoria?
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What are the three anatomical areas where local anesthetic (LA) should be placed for awake intubation?
What are the three anatomical areas where local anesthetic (LA) should be placed for awake intubation?
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From which cranial nerve do the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) and superior laryngeal nerve (SLN) arise?
From which cranial nerve do the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) and superior laryngeal nerve (SLN) arise?
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What nerve provides sensory information from the area above the vocal cords?
What nerve provides sensory information from the area above the vocal cords?
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What nerve provides sensory information from the area below the vocal cords?
What nerve provides sensory information from the area below the vocal cords?
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Which muscle does the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve (SLN) innervate?
Which muscle does the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve (SLN) innervate?
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What is the motor innervation of the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN)?
What is the motor innervation of the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN)?
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At what stage of general anesthesia is laryngospasm most likely to occur?
At what stage of general anesthesia is laryngospasm most likely to occur?
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What is the sensory innervation of the glossopharyngeal nerve in relation to the airway?
What is the sensory innervation of the glossopharyngeal nerve in relation to the airway?
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Which nerve provides sensory information about the larynx?
Which nerve provides sensory information about the larynx?
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Which nerve provides sensory information about the vocal cords and dorsal epiglottis?
Which nerve provides sensory information about the vocal cords and dorsal epiglottis?
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Which of the following correctly describes the Greater and Lesser Palatine Nerves? (select 2)
Which of the following correctly describes the Greater and Lesser Palatine Nerves? (select 2)
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What areas does the Anterior Ethmoidal Nerve innervate and what cranial nerve is it a branch of?
What areas does the Anterior Ethmoidal Nerve innervate and what cranial nerve is it a branch of?
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What nerves must be anesthetized to target the pharynx and base of the tongue?
What nerves must be anesthetized to target the pharynx and base of the tongue?
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Which artery should CRNAs be cautious of when performing an invasive oral approach to anesthetizing the nasopharynx?
Which artery should CRNAs be cautious of when performing an invasive oral approach to anesthetizing the nasopharynx?
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Where is local anesthesia placed to anesthetize the pharynx and base of the tongue?
Where is local anesthesia placed to anesthetize the pharynx and base of the tongue?
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What is the landmark used in placing a SLN block?
What is the landmark used in placing a SLN block?
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How should the hyoid be displaced when placing a superior laryngeal nerve (SLN) block?
How should the hyoid be displaced when placing a superior laryngeal nerve (SLN) block?
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Which ligament is the target in a superior laryngeal nerve (SLN) block?
Which ligament is the target in a superior laryngeal nerve (SLN) block?
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What nerve is anesthetized when placing a local anesthetic in the translaryngeal space?
What nerve is anesthetized when placing a local anesthetic in the translaryngeal space?
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Air should be aspirated before injecting LA when anesthetizing the RLN
Air should be aspirated before injecting LA when anesthetizing the RLN
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What is a disadvantage of using local anesthesia (LA) through a fiberoptic scope to anesthetize the larynx and trachea?
What is a disadvantage of using local anesthesia (LA) through a fiberoptic scope to anesthetize the larynx and trachea?
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A patient has an anticipated difficult airway but is at a massive risk of aspiration. Is an awake technique appropriate?
A patient has an anticipated difficult airway but is at a massive risk of aspiration. Is an awake technique appropriate?
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What should be considered when an awake intubation fails and the patient is hemodynamically stable (non-emergent)?
What should be considered when an awake intubation fails and the patient is hemodynamically stable (non-emergent)?
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What are the contraindications for regional anesthesia in patients with difficult airways? (Select all that apply)
What are the contraindications for regional anesthesia in patients with difficult airways? (Select all that apply)
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What is a disadvantage of percutaneous cricothyroidotomy?
What is a disadvantage of percutaneous cricothyroidotomy?
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What is a disadvantage of a tracheostomy?
What is a disadvantage of a tracheostomy?
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The upper airway must be ____ for percutaneous jet ventilation.
The upper airway must be ____ for percutaneous jet ventilation.
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When is retrograde intubation indicated?
When is retrograde intubation indicated?
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In which of the following situations is retrograde intubation indicated? (Select all that apply)
In which of the following situations is retrograde intubation indicated? (Select all that apply)
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Which device is best used to assist in the extubation of a difficult airway?
Which device is best used to assist in the extubation of a difficult airway?
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Which of the following medications should be included in the emergence and recovery plan of a difficult airway? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following medications should be included in the emergence and recovery plan of a difficult airway? (Select all that apply)
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Which of the following is NOT one of the emergence criteria for anesthesia? (Select one)
Which of the following is NOT one of the emergence criteria for anesthesia? (Select one)
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Patients must be breathing spontaneously before extubation
Patients must be breathing spontaneously before extubation
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What is the recommended pressure to be generated during positive pressure ventilation (PPV)?
What is the recommended pressure to be generated during positive pressure ventilation (PPV)?
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What is the BURP maneuver used for?
What is the BURP maneuver used for?
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What is the maximum amount of pressure used in the Sellick maneuver during RSI?
What is the maximum amount of pressure used in the Sellick maneuver during RSI?
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What is an alternate form of preoxygenation in the crashing patient?
What is an alternate form of preoxygenation in the crashing patient?
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Patients on ACE inhibitors or ARBs are most likely to present with which intraoperative complication?
Patients on ACE inhibitors or ARBs are most likely to present with which intraoperative complication?
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Neuraxial anesthesia is most likely to result in which intraoperative complication?
Neuraxial anesthesia is most likely to result in which intraoperative complication?
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What is an appropriate intervention in the event of an airway obstruction?
What is an appropriate intervention in the event of an airway obstruction?
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What are characteristics of effective teams? (Select all that apply)
What are characteristics of effective teams? (Select all that apply)
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Match the appropriate ASA
Match the appropriate ASA
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What describes a patient that is ASA 5?
What describes a patient that is ASA 5?
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How can an ASA 6 patient be described?
How can an ASA 6 patient be described?
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What is a McGrath?
What is a McGrath?
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Which video laryngoscope has an external monitor separate from the laryngoscope?
Which video laryngoscope has an external monitor separate from the laryngoscope?
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What is the target site for anesthetizing the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN)?
What is the target site for anesthetizing the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN)?
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What are the contraindications for an awake intubation? (Select all that apply)
What are the contraindications for an awake intubation? (Select all that apply)
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Which surgical airway technique is recommended for use in pediatric populations (less than 6 years old)?
Which surgical airway technique is recommended for use in pediatric populations (less than 6 years old)?
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What are the advantages of an awake intubation? (Select all that apply)
What are the advantages of an awake intubation? (Select all that apply)
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What are the options for extubation of difficult airways? (Select all that apply)
What are the options for extubation of difficult airways? (Select all that apply)
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Study Notes
Electrical Safety in Anesthesia
- Amperage levels above 100 mA can cause fatal fibrillation.
- oLIM predicts the potential risk of current flow in medical devices.
Fire Safety
- If an airway fire occurs, immediately remove the airway device and extinguish the flames.
- Conditions that increase the risk of intraoperative fire include the presence of ignition sources, flammable substances, and patient’s body type (obesity).
- Preferred fire extinguishers in the Operating Room include Class B and Class C extinguishers.
- Mandatory airway setup items include an endotracheal tube, laryngoscope, and suction.
Hemodynamics and Pharmacology
- A deviation of 20% from baseline typically indicates hypotension or hypertension.
- The first sign of hypotension is often tachycardia.
- Bradycardia during hypertension can occur due to baroreceptor reflexes.
- Beta-blockers such as metoprolol or labetalol are used to treat intraoperative hypertension.
- Atropine should be used to treat bradycardia if heart rate is below 40 bpm or there are signs of hemodynamic instability, rather than glycopyrrolate.
Airway Management in Emergencies
- If unable to ventilate after administering sedatives, reposition the airway and reattempt ventilation.
- If still unsuccessful, use airway adjuncts before considering alternative ventilation techniques or intubation.
- Treatments for laryngospasm include positive pressure ventilation, administering anesthetics, or succinylcholine.
- Preventive measures against laryngospasm include ensuring adequate depth of anesthesia and avoiding airway irritation.
Bronchospasm Management
- Treatments for severe bronchospasm include bronchodilators like albuterol and corticosteroids.
- Hypothermia implications include delayed drug metabolism, increased bleeding risk, and impaired immune response.
- Initial sign of malignant hyperthermia is an unexplained rise in end-tidal CO2.
Intubation Techniques and Complications
- Increased PEEP and PIP can lead to decreased blood pressure.
- Difficult airway management techniques should include preparation for potential hyperextension or use of alternative devices.
- If an invasive airway approach fails in a Can't Intubate, Can't Ventilate (CICV) scenario, consider emergency surgical airway techniques.
- Patient cooperation is crucial for effective awake intubation, which maintains spontaneous ventilation.
Local Anesthetic Administration
- Benzocaine may cause methemoglobinemia as a complication.
- Lidocaine and mepivacaine are known for rapid onset of action; bupivacaine has a longer duration.
- External branch of the superior laryngeal nerve innervates the cricothyroid muscle.
- Structures above the vocal cords are innervated by the internal branch of the superior laryngeal nerve.
Surgical Aspects of Airway Management
- Local anesthetics target specific areas for awake intubation: glossopharyngeal nerve, superior laryngeal nerve, and recurrent laryngeal nerve.
- The hyoid bone should be displaced posteriorly during an SLN block.
- Contraindications for regional anesthesia in difficult airways include patient refusal or uncooperative demeanor.
Recovery Strategies
- Patients must be spontaneously breathing prior to extubation; pressure during positive pressure ventilation should be controlled.
- The BURP maneuver is used during intubation to manipulate the trachea for better visualization.
- Recommended preoxygenation techniques include using high-flow nasal cannula or non-invasive ventilation in crashing patients.
Management of Intraoperative Complications
- Patients on ACE inhibitors or ARBs may present with hypotension intra-operatively.
- Interventions during airway obstruction may include repositioning the head and utilizing back pressure.
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This exam covers intro the OR and anesthesia set up, basic anesthesia crisis management, and airway management