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What is the primary purpose of general anaesthesia?
What is the primary purpose of general anaesthesia?
Which of the following is NOT a key component of an anaesthetic?
Which of the following is NOT a key component of an anaesthetic?
During the induction stage of general anaesthesia, which of the following actions is performed first?
During the induction stage of general anaesthesia, which of the following actions is performed first?
Which of the following monitoring methods is essential for a patient undergoing general anaesthesia?
Which of the following monitoring methods is essential for a patient undergoing general anaesthesia?
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What is the recommended pre-oxygenation duration for a patient before induction in general anaesthesia?
What is the recommended pre-oxygenation duration for a patient before induction in general anaesthesia?
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Which component is NOT included in the ABCDE approach during induction?
Which component is NOT included in the ABCDE approach during induction?
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What must occur after a patient is assessed in the anaesthetic room?
What must occur after a patient is assessed in the anaesthetic room?
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Which statement accurately describes the maintenance phase of general anaesthesia?
Which statement accurately describes the maintenance phase of general anaesthesia?
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What is the primary reason for performing tracheal intubation over using a supraglottic device?
What is the primary reason for performing tracheal intubation over using a supraglottic device?
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Which technique involves the rapid administration of induction and neuromuscular blocking drugs?
Which technique involves the rapid administration of induction and neuromuscular blocking drugs?
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What is the primary purpose of pre-medication in anesthesia?
What is the primary purpose of pre-medication in anesthesia?
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Which of the following is NOT classified as an anaesthetic induction agent?
Which of the following is NOT classified as an anaesthetic induction agent?
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What type of agents do Suxamethonium and rocuronium represent in general anaesthesia?
What type of agents do Suxamethonium and rocuronium represent in general anaesthesia?
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Which induction agent has the fastest onset time for rapid sequence induction?
Which induction agent has the fastest onset time for rapid sequence induction?
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Which statement about anaesthesia induction agents is accurate?
Which statement about anaesthesia induction agents is accurate?
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Which of the following scenarios would most likely warrant the use of advanced airway equipment?
Which of the following scenarios would most likely warrant the use of advanced airway equipment?
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Study Notes
Introduction to General Anesthesia
- An anaesthetic is essential for most surgical operations.
- Three main types of anaesthesia: general, regional, and local.
- Three key components of anaesthesia: analgesia, amnesia/unconsciousness, and paralysis.
- General anaesthetic facilitates a pain-free, reversible state of unconsciousness with or without paralysis.
- Comprehensive pre-operative assessments determine anaesthetic drug choice and technique, evaluating co-morbidities, fasting status, and airway assessment.
Stages of General Anesthesia
- Three stages of general anaesthetic: induction, maintenance, and emergence.
Induction Phase
- Involves securing the airway and administering drugs for rapid, smooth loss of consciousness.
- Follows the ABCDE approach:
- A: Airway management and adjuncts.
- B: Breathing assessment.
- C: Cardiovascular evaluation and emergency drugs (e.g., vasopressors).
- D: Induction includes hypnosis and muscle relaxation.
- E: Monitoring considerations, surgery type, and duration.
- F: Fluids and intravenous access management.
- Essential pre-operative steps include:
- Anaesthetist's airway assessment.
- Theatre team briefing.
- Preparation of emergency and induction drugs.
- Ventilator checks.
- Upon entering the anaesthetic room, essential monitoring devices are attached: ECG, blood pressure, capnography, anaesthetic depth, and SpO2.
- Pre-oxygenation with 100% oxygen for 3-5 minutes is ideal.
Airway Management
- Risk factors for airway complications necessitate securing airway via tracheal intubation over supraglottic devices.
- High-risk cases may warrant rapid sequence induction (RSI) for quick intubation to prevent airway soiling.
- RSI involves sequential administration of induction and neuromuscular blocking agents for quick unconsciousness and paralysis.
- Pre-operative airway assessment guides choice of laryngoscopy equipment and necessity for advanced tools (e.g., fibreoptic scopes).
Drugs Used in General Anesthesia
- Induction drugs are categorized into three main types and administered sequentially:
- Pre-medication: Typically opioids or benzodiazepines to reduce doses and sympathetic stimulation.
- Anaesthetic agents:
- Intravenous: propofol, ketamine, thiopental, etomidate.
- Inhaled gases: sevoflurane, desflurane, nitrous oxide.
- Some agents (e.g., propofol, sevoflurane) serve both induction and maintenance roles.
- Paralytic/muscle relaxant agents facilitate intubation and surgical access, especially in abdominal procedures.
- Suxamethonium and rocuronium are commonly used for rapid sequence induction with quick onset (60 seconds and 90 seconds, respectively).
General Anaesthetic Induction Procedure
- The text outlines a simple induction "recipe" for general anaesthesia.
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This quiz explores the critical stages and components of general anesthesia, essential for surgical procedures. Understand the framework of the ‘rule of threes’ that defines the types and key components of anesthesia and their roles in ensuring patient safety and comfort.
