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When is versed given?
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Usually in the holding area
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When is polycitra given?
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In the holding area, right before they go to the OR
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What is the sequence for RSI?
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Preventilation, Cricoid Pressure, Induction agent, immediately followed by paralytic, watch clock/cessation of fasciculations, DL, Listen x 5 and CO2, Cricoid off.
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What should be done after RSI in patients with a full stomach?
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NGT placement
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Describe preventilation before RSI
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5 minutes of preventilation; In an emergency, may use 4 supramaximal breaths.
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What is the treatment of aspiration?
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Trendellenburg, suction, Positive pressure ventilation if hypoxic, but don't ventilate if not hypoxic, Intubate, PEEP and CPAP, Bronchoscopy, Pulmonary lavage, broad spectrum antibiotics
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Are patients usually able to be extubated after aspiration?
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No
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What is the incidence of difficult airway?
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0.5-13.6%
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What is the incidence of difficult airway in parturients?
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2.7%
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Why is the incidence of difficult airway higher in parturients?
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Airway edema, proliferation of soft tissue, breasts limit DL
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