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What is the usual blood loss during tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy?
What is the usual blood loss during tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy?
- Minimal, negligible bleeding
- Usually small, can bleed post-op (correct)
- Excessive, necessitating urgent intervention
- Significant, requiring transfusion
What is the recommended position for the patient during anesthesia for tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy?
What is the recommended position for the patient during anesthesia for tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy?
- Right lateral with a head-down tilt
- Prone with a pad under the abdomen
- Left lateral with a head-up tilt
- Supine with a pad under the shoulders (correct)
Which anesthesia induction method is recommended if the nasopharynx is blocked by large adenoids?
Which anesthesia induction method is recommended if the nasopharynx is blocked by large adenoids?
- Inhalational induction with sevoflurane (correct)
- Use of Guedel airway with nebulized lidocaine
- Deep inhalational anesthesia with nitrous oxide
- Intravenous induction with propofol
What is the recommended technique for securing the endotracheal tube during tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy?
What is the recommended technique for securing the endotracheal tube during tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy?
What is the essential antiemetic recommended for use during tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy?
What is the essential antiemetic recommended for use during tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy?
The use of T-piece is ideal for spontaneous ventilation during tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
The use of T-piece is ideal for spontaneous ventilation during tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
During tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, a cuffed endotracheal tube is recommended for airway management
During tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, a cuffed endotracheal tube is recommended for airway management
In patients with large adenoids obstructing the nasopharynx, a Guedel airway is useful for airway management
In patients with large adenoids obstructing the nasopharynx, a Guedel airway is useful for airway management
The patient should be extubated in supine position after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
The patient should be extubated in supine position after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
Which anesthesia complication is particularly problematic in gynecological surgery, especially with high-risk patients?
Which anesthesia complication is particularly problematic in gynecological surgery, especially with high-risk patients?
Intraoperative displacement or obstruction of the endotracheal tube is not a concern during tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
Intraoperative displacement or obstruction of the endotracheal tube is not a concern during tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
During gynecological surgery, what potential complication should be taken into consideration when the patient is positioned in the lithotomy position?
During gynecological surgery, what potential complication should be taken into consideration when the patient is positioned in the lithotomy position?
For elderly patients undergoing pelvic floor prolapse surgery, what precaution should be taken to prevent a specific complication?
For elderly patients undergoing pelvic floor prolapse surgery, what precaution should be taken to prevent a specific complication?
What measure should be ensured during laparotomies to address a potential complication related to surgery duration and blood loss?
What measure should be ensured during laparotomies to address a potential complication related to surgery duration and blood loss?
What is a notable concern during patient positioning in gynecological surgery, particularly when patients are moved up or down the table?
What is a notable concern during patient positioning in gynecological surgery, particularly when patients are moved up or down the table?
