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What anesthetic problems should be looked for in previous anesthetic records?
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Excessive bleeding, difficult airway, N+V, recall, pruritis, allergies, regional anesthesia problems
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What are red flags in familial anesthetic hx?
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Long wake-up, sore throat, fever, wouldn't wake up, post-op vent after minor procedure
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What is 1 pack-year?
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1 pack/day x 1 year
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What is the effect of stoping smoking 24 hours before surgery?
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Decreased COHb and nicotine
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What is the effect of stoping smoking 6 weeks before surgery?
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Improved airway/cilliary function
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Describe airway changes in smokers
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Decreased cilliary function, decreased small airway conductance, increased sputum/thicker production, more frequent/longer URI
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What is the effect of smoking on CBF?
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Decreases, increases risk of CVA
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What is the effect of smoking on the GI tract?
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Increases gastric acidity and volume. Tx'd w/ anticholinergics and H2 blockers
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What is the risk of respiratory complication in smokers (relative to nml)
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5-7x
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What is the affinity of CO for HB relative to O2?
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200x
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