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- What is SCIP?: Surgical Care Improvement Project: publishes guidelines that are meant to improve surgical outcomes For example:
- BG levels pre/post-op
- meds to hold/continue during preop
- stress hormone management
- abx to incision (1 hour)
- electric clippers for hair removal
- What is the prevelance of current anesthesia-related deaths? How many of those are preventable? Name some common causes of preventable deaths (4 total): 1: 26,000 (in the 1940s, used to be 1: 650) 1/3 of these deaths are preventable; caused by:
- inadequate IV access
- improper airway
- wrong anesthetic technique
- inadequate crisis management Preparation and vigilence is key every case
- What type of hospital would you expect to use preanesthesia clinics vs. phone call the night before?: Preanesthesia clinic - larger, urban hospitals Phone call the night before - small rural hospitals (usually done by preop nurse) 4. When assessing for difficult airway history, what is something you should ask every patient?: Did a previous anesthesia provider ever say you were a difficult airway? If so, did they right a letter explaining this in more detail?
- When asking about family history, what are two syndromes should alert anesthesia providers?: From anesthesia, did any of your family members die or have any serious ADR such as fever?
- Malignant hyperthermia
- A-typical acetylcholinesterase
- How long before surgery should patients quit smoking? What are some associated risks with smokers? (3 total): 12 - 48 hours
- reduces HR, BP, carbon monoxide levels, and circulating catecholamines (Reality: patients usually smoke right before surgery) Associated risk with smokers:
- irritable airway
- delayed wound healing
- 6 - 8 weeks after quitting => copious secretions from the return of cilia function7. When should you get a urine pregnancy test prior to surgery?: All females of childbearing age with a functioning uterus
- Give an example of each functional level within the Metabolic Equivalents of Functional Capacity (MET).: 1 kilocalorie per kg per hour 1 kcal/kg/hr (would be equivalent to sitting on the couch for one hour) ***e4 MET indicates better surgical outcomes (can they climb a flight of stairs without dyspnea, chest discomfort?)
- More examples of MET from power point for reference great test questions here:
- What are some basic allergies that could cause problems during any OR procedure?: Egg white allergy (but egg yolk allergy is ok with propofol) Iodine
Latex (caution with spina bifida patients)
- What would you instruct your patient during preop if they were on the following medications? ACEI BB Antiarrythmic Steroids Seizure meds Parkinson meds Anti-platlets (Aspirin, Plavix) Insulin (PO vs. Subq) Anticoagulants Antidepressants: ACEI - continue BB - continue unless HR < 55 day of sx Antiarrythmic - continue Steroids - continue + extra stress dose as indicated Seizure meds - continue Parkinson meds - continue Anti-platlets - HOLD unless artificial valve, vascular/cardiac sx Insulin (PO vs. Subq) - hold PO, hold rapid-acting, half other subq insulin doses Anticoagulants - HOLD Antidepressants - continue (except MAOIs, d/c 2 weeks prior to sx)
- Acute vs Chronic ETOH; how would you modify your anesthetic plan for either?: Acute: may require less anesthetics Chronic: may require more anesthetics; tx with long-acting benzo's
- CAGE Method: 1) Do you feel you should Cut down on your alcohol consumption?
- Have people Annoyed you by criticizing your drinking habits?
- Have you ever felt Guilty about your drinking?
- Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover? (Eye-opener)
- Special considerations for the following illicit drugs? Cocaine/Meth Opioids Marijuana: Cocaine/Meth
- depleted catecholamines; refractory HTN
- dysrhythmias
- increased anesthetics for acute intoxication Opioids
- have chronic pain pts take opioids morning of sx
- higher analgesic doses post-op Marijuana
- labile BP
- In general, instruct patients to stop taking herbs/supplements 2 weeks prior to sx; especially for what supplements?: St John's Wort - many medication interactions Garlic
- interferes with platlet aggregation => bleeding risk
- What are factors that could make intubation difficult? (I have listed 18): 1) hx of difficult intubation
- brittle/missing teeth
- large tongue
- high mallampti class (uvula not visible)
- extensive facial hair (use KY jelly)
- Oral/neck/tharacic masses (beware of tracheal deviation)
- hx of oral/neck cancer requiring radiation
- tonsillar disease
- C-spine issues (limited ROM)
- raised hard palate
- Maxillary protrusion (overbite)
- Mandibular hypoplasia (underbite)
- Short, thick neck
- hx of prolonged intubation => stenotic larynx (NICU as a baby, prolonged ICU visit on vent)
- obesity/large breasts
- OSA ***have patient bring home-CPAP to have in PACU for recovery
- pregnancy
- angioedema
- What is the 3- 3 - 2 airway exam?: Predicts a difficult airway
- 3 fingers should fit between incisors
- 3 fingers should fit between mandible and anterior neck (less fingers indicate less room to displace tongue)
- 2 fingers should fit between the mandible thyroid notch/hyoid bone (less than two makes direct visualization of larynx nearly impossible) ***One or more predictors => 34% difficult intubation
- Mallampti Classification: - > Direct visualization of hypopharynx; 50% predictibility = high incident of false positive. Do not use as only oral assessment method. I - soft palate, fauces, uvula, pillars II - soft palate, fauces, uvula III - soft palate, base of uvula IV - soft palate not visible III and IV will be difficult
- **Calculate Ideal Body Weight (IBW) for the following patients:
- Male, 140 lbs, 5'9''
- Female, 172 lbs, 5'4''
- Male, 89 kg, 183 cm
- Female, 50 kg, 155 cm:** 1) 105 + (8 x 6) 105 + (48) IBW = 153 lbs
- 100 + (3 x 5) 105 + (15) IBW = 120 lbs
- 89 x 2.2 = 196lbs 183 / 2.54 = 72 inch
105 + (12 x 6) 105 + (72) IBW = 177 lbs
- 50 x 2.2 = 110lbs 155 / 2.54 = 61 inch 100 + (1 x 5) 100 + (5) IBW = 105 lbs
- Calculate Body Mass Index for the following patients: 1) Male, 140 lbs, 5'9'' 2) Female, 172 lbs, 5'4'' 3) Male, 89 kg, 183 cm 4) Female, 50 kg, 155 cm: BMI = Kg / (Ht in meters)^ 1 inch = 0.0254 meters 1 cm = 0.01 meters
- 140 / 2.2 = 63.63kg 69 x 0.0254 = 1.7526 meters 63.63 / (1.7526)^ 63.63 / 3. BMI = 20.72 (normal)
- 172 / 2.2 = 78.18kg 64 x 0.0254 = 1.6256 meters 78.18 / (1.6256)^ 78.18 / 2. BMI = 29.58 (overweight)
- 183 x 0.01 = 1.83 meters 89 / (1.83)^ 89 / 3. BMI = 26.58 (overweight)
- 155 x 0.01 = 1.55 meters 50 / (1.55)^ 50 / 2. BMI = 20.8 (normal)
- What are the 12 recommended diagnostic tests to indicate candidacy for bariatric surgery?: She asked us to review this table
- Pierre Robin Syndrome: Syndrome of oral facial abnormalities, severe micrognathia (a small jaw) and glossoptosis (tongue often blocks airway). Cleft palates are common.
high risk for right-sided heart strain; consider preop EKG
- Treacher Collins Syndrome: - Severe cranial/facial abnormalities
- Hypoplasia (underdevelopment) of the zygoma, maxilla, and mandible
- Choanal atresia (occlusion of the nasal airway to the nasopharynx)
- Cystic Hygroma: A fluid filled sac resulting from blockage of the lymphatic system; most common around the neck or mouth. Associated with Turner syndrome.
- Cleft Lip/Palate: - Congenital deformity in which the lip or the bones of the right and left maxilla fail to join in the center before birth
- Will require surgical repair ***These patients have anterior airways; often difficult to intubate
- Down's Syndrome: A congenital disorder caused by having an extra Chromosome 21.
- macroglossia
- enlarged cranium ***need more frequent oral hygiene; cannot hyperextend their neck
- Acromegaly: A hormal disorder; anterior pituitary gland produces excess growth hormone associated with enlargement of the head, hands, and feet.
- overgrowth of tongue, pharynx (more prone to polyps/masses in the airway)
- large lower mandible (difficult to mask) ***most common in middle-aged men
- Epiglottitis: Severe, life-threatening infection of the epiglottis and supraglottic structures that occurs most commonly in children between 2 and 12 years of age An increase in these cases are linked to the anti-vaccine movement
- Laryngealmalacia: Over-softening of the tissue of the larynx = collapse of airway ***premature babies and older adults with muscle-weakness syndromes; associated with:
- aortic arch anomalies
- tracheal-esophageal fistulas
- mechanical intubation
- ASA 1: ASA 1 - no health history
age is not a factor
nonsmoker
normal BMI 31. ASA 2: ASA 2 - mild/moderate systemic disturbance that may not be related to the reason for surgery
1 PMH
smoker
overweight - pregnant 32. ASA 3: ASA 3 - Severe systemic disturbance that may or may not be related to the reason for surgery ***most people are in this category
2 or more PMH
still functional 33. ASA 4: ASA 4 - severe systemic disturbance that is life-threatening with or without surgery
ESRD, severe aortic stenosis, actively having an MI, stroke, or DKA 34. ASA 5: ASA 5 - Moribund patient who has small chance of survival; surgery is last resort (resuscitative effort)
ischemic bowel, grade 5 liver laceration, AAA rupture 35. ASA 6 "E": ASA 6 - patient is brain dead and surgery is for organ harvest E (emergency surgery) - can be added on to any ASA class 36. STOP - BANG: - every "yes" answer is 1 point. - less than or equal to 3 is low risk for OSA ***Any patient with diagnosed OSA should be encouraged to bring their CPAP machine to be used for post-op recovery
- What would constitute a cardiology consult during preop assessment? ( total): - Severe angina or MI in the last 30 days
- Symptomatic arrythmia
- Aortic stenosis *patients with pacemakers/AICDs should undergo interrogation to assess settings; consider turning off, especially when using cautery - > magnet.
- **Preop B/P goals for: 30 - 59 years of age
60 years of age:** 30 - 59 years of age < 140/ 60 years of age < 150/ 39. Special anesthesia considerations for chronic HTN: - be cautious to suddenly drop blood pressure; may become symptomatic
- may need to treat with a BB during induction to counteract the catecholamine surge; however BBs can cause refractory bradycardia which can be difficult to treat
- Risk of re-infarct during surgery due to a previous ischemic episode: - general risk of MI with anesthesia under normal circumstances is 0.3%
MI within 3-6 months = 6% risk
MI within 1-2 months = 19%
MI within the last 30 days = 33% ***If they do re-infarct, there is 50% probability of mortality 41. Special considerations in preop preperation of patient with LV dysfunction: - > HFrREF/CHF associated with gallop (S3), SOB at rest ***Will start an ACEI ***High narcotic technique (cardiac-stable; lower risk of vasodilation)
- High risk procedures: 5% cardiac risk Aortic sx Major vascular sx Peripheral vascular sx
- Intermediate risk procedures: 1 - 5% cardiac risk
- Intraperitoneal
- Transplant (more risk with soft tissue transplant)
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Peripheral arterial anioplasty
- Endovascular aneurysm repair
- head/neck surgery
- Major neurologic/orthopedic (spine/hip)
- Intrathoracic
- Major urologic
- Low risk procedures: <1% cardiac risk
- breast
- dental
- endoscopic
- cataract
- gynecologic
- reconstructive
- minor ortho(knee sx)
- minor urologic ***most of these can be done with LMA/MAC/local
- Fasting preop hours for the following:
- clear liquids
- breast milk
- light meals (toast) - meal: clear liquids - > 2 breast milk - > 4 light meals - > 6 (consider for DMs) meal - > 8 ***never allow gum, candy, chewing tobacco = increases gastric secrections ***if possible, get your baby cases done first; more risk of hypoglycemia from fasting
- Special considerations for respiratory concerns during preop?: - > Post-pone anesthesia in elective surgery for a patient with concerning breath sounds (wheezing, rhonchi, crackles), CXR with infiltrates, or SOB with hypercarbia on ABG. 47. Special considerations for children with URTIs: This is tricky, because uncomplicated URTIs are common in children. You would consider post- poning anesthesia for signs of complicated URTIs:
- purulent secretions
- fever
- wheezing
- productive cough ***may be necessary to procede with sx if it is for a child with chronic URTIs, and it involves fixing the problem (myringotomy, tonsillectomies)
- When would a preop CXR be indicated?: - congenital defect
- tumor
- TB
- severe OSA hx (may have cardiomegaly)
- suspected pulmonary infection
- down syndrome (may have subluxation of the atlantoaxial junction)
- symptomatic COPD, asthma, cardiovascular disease
***Expensive, and offers minimal preop advantage ***<75 years old = risk outweighs benefit unless above criteria present
- When would a preop EKG be indicated?: - > Patients at high risk for cardiovascular disease (drug abuse, HTN, angina, KD, PID, thyroid dx, DM, smoking >40 pack years, DM >40 yrs, morbid obesity, OSA, Pierre Robin Syndrome)
65 years or older
Any cardiac or pulmonary history
Family history of prolonged QT interval ***For all of these risk factors, EKG 1-3 months prior to surgery is ideal
- What must be checked before proceding with any procedure? (4 total): - Right Patient and Procedure (check armband; ask patient name, surgeon, procedure)
- Right site marked by MD
- Informed Consent is signed and in the chart
- Perform Time-Out (usually by the circulating nurse; always engage in this process. Perfect time to address any concerns found during your preop assessment to the team)
- What entity sets standards of monitoring for CRNAs, and when were these standards first introduced?: AANA via Professional Practice Manual; 1974
- you must always be up-to-date on AANA standards; they are proven to reduce mortality/morbidity
- If you are ever called to court, these standards will protect your practice
- Name some basic standards of monitoring that must be used on every patient, every case.: - Continuous presence of a dedicated anesthesia provider
- HR and BP measured every 5 minutes
- Continuous ECG
- Ventilation continuously monitored
- Disconnect detecting device for mechanical ventilation
- O2 analyzer in breathing circuit
- Pulse oximetry
- Never turn off alarms; only silence as needed
- AANA standards for verifying intubation: - auscultation
- positive chest excursion (bil chest rise)
- expired CO
- What leads are most commonly used during ECG monitoring?: II (inferior, RCA, largest voltage projection) V (majority of LV) ***Can detect ischemia on most portions of the heart
- When is tempurature monitoring mandatory?: - children < 10 years old - all pts receiving general anesthesia
all other patients as indicated by discretion of the CRNA
- Why are patients at risk for hypothermia in the OR?: 1) Volatile gases -
vasodilation = cold
- Birthday suit
- Cold IVFs ***Patients with vascular disease more at risk
- When is it mandatory to continuously monitor neuromuscular function?: When using neuromuscular depolarizing and nondepolarizing agents ("blocks") 58. How often should CRNAs assess patient position?: Every 15 minutes! ***This is due to a peak of lawsuits associated with post-op pressure injuries
- Esophageal Stethoscope: - > excellent quality breath/heart sounds
accurate core body temp ***only used on anesthetized patients; placed in distal 1/3 of esophagus 60. FEF end-tidal detector: Also called 'Easy Cap II CO2 Detector'
pH sensitive paper that changes from purple to yellow in the presence of CO ***very sensitive, small amounts of CO2 in the stomach can produce a false positive. 61. How does Capnography technology work?: - > IR (infrared light) absorbed is proportional to the concentration of polyatomic gases (CO2)
Nitrous Oxide is also a polyatomic gas, so it may slightly influence CO2 readings 62. What monitoring device will most likely detect respiratory problems or hemorrage first?: EtCO ***Invaluable tool for measuring adequacy of ventilation
sampling port at elbow of circuit
- Will EtCO2 be increased or decreased in the following pathophysiologies? MH Hypothermia PE Apnea Hyperventilation Hypoventilation Low fresh gas flows: Increased EtCO Decreased EtCO MH Hypothermia PE Apnea - EtCO2 absent Hyperventilation
Hypoventilation Low fresh gas flows
- What is normal correlation of PaCO2 vs EtCO2? What would alter this correlation?: EtCO2 always reads slightly lower (2- 5 mmHg) than PaCO ***Some medications alter this correlation:
- methylene blue
- indigo carmine ***Incompetent unidirectional valves ***Faulty absorber ***Moisture in sampling tubing
- Explain the 4 phases of a normal EtCO2 waveform: I - Baseline; 1st portion of exhaled air from dead spaces. Should be zero. II - Upstroke; early exhalation, air is from gas-exchange tissues of the lungs III - Plateau; CO2-rich alveolar air. ***Junction between phase III-IV is where EtCO2 is measured IV - Downstroke; inhalation
- What would cause an elevated baseline on EtCO2 waveform?: 1) CO absorbent exhausted or channeling
- Incompetent exhalation check valve
- Bain circuit flows too low
- MH; increasing flows will have no effect
- What would cause a prolonged upstroke of phase II on EtCO waveform?: ***Mechanical obstruction = slow emptying
- What would cause steepness of phase III on EtCO2 waveform?: Expiratory resistance:
- COPD
- bronchospasm
- right mainstem intubation
- What would cause a prolonged downstroke during phase IV on EtCO waveform?: Restrictive inspiration:
- ARDS
- pulmonary fibrosis
- morbid obesity
- Incompetent inspiratory check valve
- PQRS method: P = Dead space ventilation P-Q = Mixed alveolar/dead space ventilation Q-R = Alveolar ventilation R = Max CO2/EtCO R-S = Inhalation (Pure Fresh Gas)
- What circumstances would cause a gradual decrease in EtCO2?: - Increased respirations
- Increased tidal volumes
- V/Q mismatch (hypotension or PE)
- Hemorrage
- What would cause a sudden absence of EtCO2?: !!!!BE ALARMED!!!!
- esophageal intubation
- extubation (intentional or nonintentional)
- disconnected ventilator or EtCO2 sample tubing
- kinked tubing
- apnea
- loss of circulation (VT/Vfib/asystole)
- What would make you suspect a CO2 Embolism during a lap case using CO2 sufflation?: Will get increase on EtCO2 initially; then a sharp decrease => cardiovascular collapse
- What would cause a drastic decrease in EtCO2 but sustains low and does not drop to zero?: - Leak
- What would cause a sudden upwards shift in baseline and peaked EtCO2 waveform?: Contamination of CO2 line (moisture) or plugin is faulty
- What circumstances would cause a gradual increase in EtCO2 baseline and peak?: - MH (refractory hypercapnia)
- **1) What intervention is appropiate if you have a gradual increase in EtCO2, and you are in the middle of a short case?
- What if you are in a long case?:** If you do not suspect MH...
- Hyperventilate and change CO2 absorber after case
- Put patient on ambu bag while changing CO2 absorber in the middle of the case78. Curare Cleft: Patient is trying to take a breath; fighting ventilator... your patient is waking up
if you are close to the end of a case and see this; giving an IVP of narcotics will transiently depress respirations
- The case is over and you are wanting to extubate the patient. What is something you can do to easily stimulate spontaneous breathing?: Purposely hypoventilate - > rise in CO2 is a strong stimulator for spontaneous breathing
- A curare cleft with an elevated baseline?: Sticking Inspiratory Valve
- What would be suspected with a rippled, pulsatile wave on the plateau and inspiratory downstroke?: Cardiogenic oscillations => indicates pulsatile movements of aorta or heart ***Normal, usually seen in skinny patients. Document.
- What waveform would you expect to see in an awake, agitated patient fighting the ventilator?:
- Where is the O2 analyzer in the circuit, and what would happen if you calibrated incorrectly during a routine machine check?: It is located in the inspiratory limb; you could administer a hypoxic mixture if calibrated incorrectly
- Explain how pulse oximetry works: Sensor contains 2 diodes (light- emitting) and 1 photodiode (light-detector); Uses Lambert-Beer Law of Spectrophotometry which states: 2 different wavelengths of light are used, one is visible red (660nm) and the other is infrared (950nm). Infrared light is absorbed by oxyhemoglobin, red light is absorbed by deoxyhemoglobin. The differences in absorption are used to calculate oxygen saturation Summary Deoxyhgb - red light; 660nm wavelength Oxyhgb - IR light; 950nm wavelength
- What factors would affect the accuracy of SPO2%?: - high intensity light
- ambient light
- patient movement
- electrocautery
- peri vasoconstriction
- dyshemoglobinemias
- cardiac bypass
- IV dyes
- nail polish
- CO poisoning
- hypotension
- SPO2 <80%
- hypothermia
- O2 saturation is directly proportional to the amount of ______ _______ in the plasma: O2 saturation is directly proportional to the amount of oxygen dissolved in the plasma
- Penumbra Effect: - > Pulse ox is loose on the patient's finger and patient's true SPO2 <85% = patient's SPO2 will read falsely high on the monitor
Pulse ox is loose on the patient's finger and patient's true SPO2 >85% = patient's SPO2 will read falsely low on the monitor
- Oxyhemoglobin Dissociation Curve: SaO2 90 = PO2 60 SaO2 75 = PO2 40 SaO2 60 = PO2 30
There are 4 binding sites for O2 on each HGB molecule; when PO2 decreases to a certain point (60 mmHg) it changes the conformation of HGB, decreasing affinity to O2. - > This is why SPO2 decreases rapidly once under 90%
- Which shift of the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve is worse; left or right?: Left Shift (worse)
Increases affinity of O2 to HGB resulting in decreased delivery of O2 to the tissues - > PO2 will be lower than correlating SPO2 reading (falsely high SPO2) Example: Point 'A2' on the diagram shows a left shift; where an SPO2 of 90% correlates with PO2 45mmHg (where it would normally correlate to 60mmHg) Right Shift (better)
decreases affinity of O2 to HGB; so increased amounts of oxygen is being
delivered to the tissue
PO2 will be higher than correlating SPO2 reading (falsely low SPO2) Example: Point 'A1' on diagram
- Correct size and length of BP cuff: size - 20 - 50% greater than diameter of patient arm length - should cover 80% of upper arm
- What is the potential loss of heat for a patient in the OR?: 0.5 - 1 degree celsius per hour; especially during general anesthesia <36 = hypothermia <34 = significant morbidity <32 = fibrillary threshold
- What is the most significant mechanism of heat loss?: Radiation (60%) loss of heat from vasodilation to cooler room temperatures Evaporation (20%) insensible loss from ventilation Convection (draft over wet skin) Conduction (3-4%) cold bed surface
- BIS monitoring: Measures brain waves; gives an estimate of conciousness
90 = awake 40 - 60 = goal for general anesthesia; no memory 0 = absent brain activity ***Do not treat based off of BIS number, look at your patient ***Does not indicate whether or not pt is in pain or will move
- Patients at high risk for awareness of surgery (3 total): 1) Stat C-section mothers
- Use of cardio-bypass (filters sedatives)
- Trauma patients in hemorrhagic shock (B/P too low for proper sedatives)
- Indications for using cerebral oximetry: - Neurosurgical patients
- Hx of stroke
- Cardiac patients
- Differentiate the following terminology: Anatomic dead space Alveolar dead space Physiologic dead space Apparatus dead space: Anatomic - volume of conducting airways that have air, but no gas exchange is occuring (trachea, nasal passages) Alveolar - volume that is transported to alveoli but there is no gas exchange (atelectasis, PE) Physiologic - anatomic + alveolar dead space Apparatus - tubing
- Define the following terms associated with lung volumes: Tidal Volume Inspiratory Reserve Volume Expiratory Reserve Volume Residual Volume Inspiratory Capacity Vital Capacity Functional Residual Capacity Total Lung Capacity Minute Ventilation: Numbers are based on a 70kg male Tidal Volume - normal inhale/exhale (500cc) Inspiratory Reserve - maximum inhalation (3000cc) Expiratory Reserve - maximum exhalation (1100cc) Residual Volume - what is left in lungs after expiratory reserve exhaled (1200cc)
Inspiratory Capacity - TV + IRV (3500cc) Vital Capacity - TV + IRV + ERV (4600cc) Functional Residual Capacity - ERV + RV (2300cc) Total Lung Capacity - TV+RV+ERV+IRV (5800cc) Minute Ventilation (VE) - TV * RR
- What is the difference between PaCO2 and PACO2?: PaCO2 = partial pressure of CO2 in arterial blood PACO2 = partial pressure of CO2 in alveolar gas
- All anesthesia breathing systems have what 2 fundamental purposes?:
- Delivery of O2 and anesthesia gases
- Elimination of CO2
- How does Hagen-Poiseuille Law apply to breathing systems?: Resistance is inversely proportional to diameter (Example, increasing diameter of ETT drastically decreases resistance of flow
- What are some ways to decreases resistance within a breathing circuit?: - choose appropriate sized tubing (as large as possible)
- reduce circuit length
- be aware of gas density
- avoid unnecessary sharp bends (turbulent flow)
- eliminate unnecessary valves
- Differentiate the following classes of anesthesia breathing circuits: Open Semi-open Semi-closed Closed: Open - directly dropping liquid anesthetic onto a cloth over patient's mouth (Schimmelbusch mask)
Semi-open - no rebreathing; reservoir present; FGF greater than minute ventilation Semi-closed (most common) - partial rebreathing/CO2 absorber/reservoir/APV open/ FGF less than minute ventilation (semi open vs semi closed depends on FGF) Closed - total rebreathing/ modern/ CO2 absorber/reservoir **APV closed ***FGF = Minute Ventilation; once steady state is reached, you only add FGF to the circuit what is lost from patient metabolism or what is leaked to reservoir. Cost efficient. CO2 is the only gases that is not rebreathed. 103. Breathing/Reservoir bags: - ellipsoid shape
- different sizes; not color coded to specific size
- can serve as manual ventilation bag, or reservoir of waste (although 4L size is for reservoir only)
- provide means for visual assessment of the existence/rough estimate of ventilation104. Place the 6 Mapleson systems in order from most - > least efficient for spontaneous and controlled ventilation: Preventing rebreathing during spontaneous ventilation: A Donkey Fell Eating Crispy Bacon Preventing rebreathing during controlled ventilation: Donkeys Fall Eating