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the upper airway is defined as what
the extra pulmonary air passage, consisting of the nasal and oral cavities, pharynx, larynx, trachea and principal bronchi
the pharynx is divided into what
nasopharynx and oropharynx separated by the soft palate
the pharynx extends from where to where
posterior nose to cricoid cartilage
the oropharynx sensory innervation is via what
3 cranial nerves

*vagus

*facial

*glossopharyngeal
what innevates the vagus nerve
the superior laryngeal nerve
(internal branch)
what nerve innervates the base of the tongue and eppiglotis
superior laryngeal nerve
(internal branch)
what nerve innervates the posterior tongue, vallecula, epiglottis, walls of pharynx and tonsils
the 3 branches of the glossopharyngeal nerve
where does the epiglottis attach
below the root of the posterior tongue and projects into the laryngeal inlet
what is the vallecula
the depressions between the epiglottis and the root of the tongue on either side of the median fold
the laryngeal skeleton consists of how many cartilages
9
(3 paired and 3 unpaired)
what are the paired laryngeal skeleton cartilages
*corniculates

*cuniform

*arytenoid
what are the unpaired laryngeal skeleton cartilages
*epiglottis

*thyroid

*cricoid
the larynx is innervated by what bilaterally
the vagus nerve
what 2 branches come off of the vagus nerve and innervate the larynx
*superior laryngeal nerve

*recurrent laryngeal nerve
what nerve that innervates the larynx has a greater chance of injury and why
*recurrent laryngeal nerve

-b/c it is more superficial
the trachea begins where
the level of the 6th vertebra
the trachea has what kind of shape POSTERIORLY
flat
the trachea has what kind of shape ANTERIORLY
horseshoe shaped cartilage rings
what are predictors for determining a difficult airway
*mallmpati classification

*3-3-2-1 rule

*neck mobility
what is the definition of a difficult airway
the existence of clinical factors that complicate either ventilation administered by face mask or intubation perfomed by experienced and skilled clinicans
a mallampati classification is performed with the pt in what position
sitting or standing
how do you perfome a mallampati classification
ask pt to open mouth as wide as possible and stick out their tongue WITHOUT phonation
what is the principle of mallampati classification based on
size of tongue and relevance to size of oropharynx
what is a class I mallampati
visualization of the soft palate, fauces, uvula and ant and post pillars
what is a class II mallampati
visualization of the soft palate, fauces and uvula
what is a class III mallampati
visualization of the soft palate and the base of the uvula
what is a class IV mallampati
soft palate is not visable at all, only HARD palate is visable
inter-incisor distance should be what
3 fingers
thyromental distance should be what
3 fingers
what is thyromental distance
distance from beginning of chin to beginning of neck
floor of mandible to thryoid notch should be what distance
2 fingers
jaw anterior subluxation should be what
1 finger
what is the normal range of motion in the c-spine (atlanto-occipital ROM)
35 degrees of flexion
what should you note when having pt do c-spine/neck ROM
*paresthesias

*restrictions

*trauma

*pain
how should c-spine ROM of motion be perfomed
have pt place their chin on their chest and tilt head backwards as far as possible
what is the definition of difficult ventilation
the inability of a trained anesthetist to maintain the o2 sat >90% using a face mask for ventilation & 100% inspired o2 provided that the preventilation o2 sat level was within normal range
what is the number one reason for difficulty ventilating a patient
upper airway obstruction d/t the tongue resting against posterior pharynx
what are the ways in which to establish a patent airway
*chin lift and jaw thrust maneuver
*oropharyngeal airway
*nasopharyngeal airway
*LMA
*ET intubation
what is the simpliest appliance for increasing delivered o2
nasal cannula
what oxygen delivering device is used frequently on pts receiving monitored anesthesia care or regional anesthesia
nasal cannula
what type of airway management may result in gastric distention
mask ventilation
with what type of airway management may laryngospasm occur
mask ventilation
what are the indications for using a LMA
*free the anesthetists hands

*establishment of emergency airway

*facilitate intubation
what are the contraindications to use of a LMA
*full stomach

*hx of gastric reflux

*low pulmonary compliance
(pulm fibrosis, morbid obesity)
what do you do for preparation of a LMA
*check cuff patency

*lubricate POSTERIOR surface only
what is the definition of difficult intubation
the need for more than 3 intubation attempts or attempts at intubation that last > 10 min
what are the indications for intubation
*airway protection
*need to deliver pp ventilation
*sx procedures involving head, neck, chest, and or in non-supine positions
*almost all situations that involve NMB
*procedures that may involve intracranial HTN
what are the contraindications for intubation
*pts with intact gag reflex

*basilar skull fx (avoid nasal intubation, nasal airways, NG tubes)

*operator limitations
how should you position the pt for intubation
*elevate head to approx 10 cm

*sniff position
intubation attempts should never exceed how long
30 sec
what should ALWAYS be available with intubation
SUCTION
when should you oxygenate the pt with intubation and how
pre and post intubation attempts with positive pressure with 100% o2
tube placement should always be checked how
*auscultation

*fogging of tube

*chest excursion

*******Co2 on capnography*****
how do you preoxygenate/denitrogenate
*TVB-3 min @ 5 L o2

*DB-8 DB x 1 min @ 10 L 02

*DB-4 DB x 30 sec @10 L 02
denitrogenation is 95% complete within what amt of time and at what liter flow if doing TVB in a circle system
within 3 min at 5 L/min flow
what is the main reason for failure to acheive adequate preoxygenation
face mask leak
what is the ideal state for the cords to be in after a paralytic has been given
open and relaxed
the BURP maneuver does what
improves visulization of the airway
how do you perform the BURP maneuver
*posterior pressure on the larynx against cervical vertebra (backward)
*superior pressure on the larynx as far as possible (upward)
*lateral pressure on the larynx to the right (right)
what are the steps for preparation for RSI
*consider prophylactic use of bictra, robinal, reglan
*prepare pt that they might feel "pressure on neck" as they go to sleep
*suction close at hand
*preoxygenate to the max
what is the difference b/t a glidescope and a regular laryngoscope blade
a glidescope has a more acute (60 degree) distal angulation
what are some causes of failed intubation
*poor positioning of the head
*tongue in the way
*pivoting laryngoscope against upper teeth
*rushing or too cautious
*inadequate sedation
*inappropriate equipment
*unskilled anesthetist
when should the sellick maneuver be started
BEFORE induction drug is pushed
how is the cricoid pushed in the sellick maneuver
posteriorly
when should the "helper" release the sellick maneuver
not until instructed
when is nasal intubation indicated
*oral sx

*long term intubation
what are the contraindications for NASAL intubation
head injury that might include a skull fx
how should you prepare the nose for a nasal intubation
*lubricate nasal passage

*oxymetazoline or phenylephrine nose gtts to shrink nasal mucosa
with a left broncho-cath tip tube the small tip and blue cuff enter where
left main stem
with a left broncho-cath tip tube the second lumen terminates where
in the trachea
what secures the airway with a left brocho-cath tip tube
tracheal cuff
extubation in a light plane of anesthesia may cause what
laryngospasm
what are the things that should be done with extubation
*assure NMB is adequately reversed
*preoxgenate pt with 100% o2
*thoroughly suction mouth & pharynx PRIOR to deflating cuff
*apply a small amt of pp while pulling ET tube
*always apply a face mask immediately & confirm movement of air
what are signs that the pt is NOT ready for extubation
*eyes deviate from midline

*breath holding
what are indicatios that the pt can protect their airway
coughing and bucking on the tube
laryngospasm can usually be broken how
with application of CONTINUOUS positive pressure
is the normal way to break laryngospasm doesn't work what needs to be done
*reanesthetize

-succinylcholine
-propofol
who is more prone to laryngospams adults or children
CHILDREN
with extubation anything on cords will cause what to occur
LARYNGOSPASM
if you hear stridor after extubation that is a sign that what is occuring
LARYNGOSPASM
what are you trying to prevent by using the sellick maneuver
passive regurgitation
what do you NOT do with a RSI that is perfomed with a routine intubation
positive pressure ventilation
when should the sellick maneuver NOT be perfomed
with active vomiting
(could rupture esophagus)
where is a "weak point" for leaks on mask
on the side where fingers form a "c"
what LMA can you suction gastric contents through and provide positive pressure ventilation through
proseal
what LMA can you intubate through
Fastrach
if the recurrent laryngeal nerve is damaged on both sides what may occur
may have trouble breathing secondary to some motor involvement
total body water is what percent of body weight
~60%
water content decreases rapidly when
during the 1st 3-5 yrs of life
water content is less in what population
*females

*elderly
intracellular fluid is what percent of body weight
40%
extracellular fluid is what percent of body weight
20%
extracellular fluid is further divided into what categories
*interstitial fluid

*plasma
what is interstitial fluid
it is primarily in gel structure with proteoglycans
what is plasma
the fluid portion of the blood
plasma is in equillibrium with what
interstitial fluid
what contains higher protein content intersitial fluid or plasma
plama
what fluid compartment intracellular or extracelluar contains most of total body sodium
extracellular
what is the value for extracellular sodium
140
the predominate INTRACELLUAR cation is what
POTASSIUM
what is the value for potassium intracellularly
150 mEq/L
what is the most osmotically active substance of the EXTRAcellular fluid
ALBUMIN
albumin is in a larger concentration in the interstitial fluid or plasma
PLASMA
the intercompartmental distribution of water is maintained by what
hydrostatic, osmotic and oncotic forces
what is hydrostatic pressure
pressure exerted by the weight of a fluid, thus water moves from a compartment of high hydrostatic pressure to one of low hydrostatic pressure
what is osmosis
movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane from a compartment of low solute concentration to a compartment of high solute concentration
what is osmotic pressure
pressure on one side of the semipermeable membrane that is just sufficient to keep water from moving to a region of higher solute concentration
osmotic pressure is determined by what
the number of non-diffusable particles in a solution
what is oncotic pressure
the osmotic pressure exertged by plamsa proteins
what is tonicity
the effect a solution has on cell volume
a hypotonic solution does what to cell volume
increases it
a hypertonic solution does what to cell volume
deceases it
what is diffusion
random movement of molecules d/t their kinetic energy
what is responsible for the majority of fluid and solute exchange b/t compartments
diffusion
the rate of diffusion of a substance across a membrane depends on what
*the permeability of that substance
*the concentration diff across the membrane
*the pressure diff across the membrane
*the electrical potential across the membrane (for charged particles)
diffusion through cell membranes is by what mechanisms
*directly through the lipid bilayer
*through protein channels
*by reversibly binding to a carrier protein
what substances use diffusion by going directly through the lipid bilayer
*o2

*Co2

*water

*lipophillic molecules
what molecules use protein channels with diffusion
*na

*K

*Ca
what molecules use carrier proteins in diffusion
*glucose

*amino acids
what type of molecules readily cross intracellular clefts in diffusion
LOW molecular weight

(Na, Cl, K, glucose)
what type of molecules cross the intracellular clefts in diffusion poorly
HIGH molecular weight

(plasma proteins)
what are the primary factors determining fluid exchange across the capillary membrane
*cap hydrostatic pressure
*interstitial hydrostatic pressure
*interstitial oncotic pressure
*plasma oncotic pressure
as a result of the primary factors determining fluid exchange across the cap membrane fluid does what
moves OUT of the cap at the ARTERIAL end and BACK at the VENOUS end
normally all but what amt of fluid filtered is reabsorbed into the capillaries
10%

(rest enters the interstitium & returned by lymphatic flow to intravascular compartement)
what is the primary EXTRAcellular cation
SODIUM
what electrolyte provides osmotic forces to maintain water balance in the interstitial space
SODIUM
what electrolyte regulates osmotic concentration and pressure
SODIUM
generally sodium and ______ disturbances occur simultaneously
water
sodium levels are regulated by what
kidney

-primarily via action of aldosterone
what electrolyte levels indicate overall fluid balance
SODIUM
what is HYPERnatremia
an increase in sodium concentration in the ECF
how does HYPERnatremia occur
with either pure water loss, hypotonic fluid loss or salt gain
what is volume status with HYPERnatremia
may be either hypovolemic, euvolemic or hypervolemic
HYPERnatremia ALWAYS results in what tonicity
HYPERtonicity
what are causes of HYPERnatremia
*impaired thirst
*osmotic diuresis
*excess water loss
*iatrogenic (NG feeding w/ hypertonic solution)
what are the s/s HYPERnatremia
*lethargy or mental changes
*shock
*peripheral edema
*muscle tremor
*muscle rigidity
*coma
*sz
*intracranial hemmorage
what is the tx for HYPERnatremia
*aimed at correcting normal osmolality and volume status

*correct hypovolemia with 0.9% NS

*correct HYPERnatremia with hypotonic fluids (D5W)
what can occur if HYPERnatremia is corrected too RAPIDLY
it can result in sz or cerebral edema
what is HYPOnatremia
body fluids are diluted by an excess of water relative to total solute
majority of HYPOnatremic pts have what type of total body sodium
normal or increased qtys

(usually d/t impaired urinary diluting capacity)
what is the most common electrolyte disturbance in hospitalized pts
HYPOnatremia
what electrolyte disturbance is associated with non-physiologic release of ADH with impairment of renal diluting capacity
HYPOnatremia
factors that cause release of ADH include what
*pain

*sympathetic stimulation

*nausea

(the stresses of sx)
a hyponatremic states lends itself to what kind of fluid shift
osmotic shift of fluid out of the extracellular compartment and into the intracellular compartment
the fluid shift that occurs with HYPOnatremia causes what
fluid depletion in the ECF compartment and hypovolemia
a severe fluid shift with HYPOnatremia can cause what to occur
cerebral edema
rapid tx of HYPOnatremia can result in what occuring
brain dehydration

(central pontine demyelination)
in anesthesia HYPOnatremia is a concern in what type of cases
*irrigation with large amts of fluids (TURP, endometrial ablation)
*pts receiving oxytoxin which has an intrinsic antidiuretic effect leading to increase in water reabsorption
what are the symptoms of acute HYPOnatremia
*confusion
*weakness
*nausea
*lethargy
*sz
when do s/s of HYPOnatremia begin to appear
with a sodium level below 120 mEq
what is the predominant INTRAcellular cation
POTASSIUM
what amt of total body potassium is located INTRAcellularly
98%
what electrolyte provides the osmotic forces to maintain water balance in intracellular fluid space
POTASSIUM
potassium imbalances result in what
altered function of excitable membranes

(heart, CNS)
what electrolyte is the major determinant of the RESTING MEMBRANE POTENTIAL
POTASSIUM
what is required to prevent hyperkalemia
normal renal function
what is HYPERkalemia
elevated potassium concentration in the ECF
what are the causes of HYPERkalemia
*renal failure
*re-perfusion of large ischemic vascular bed
*transfusion of blood
*addisions dz
*use of cardioplegia solutions
*drugs
what is the most common cause of HYPERkalemia
DRUGS
what are drugs that INHIBIT potassium excretion
*NSAIDs (also ketolorac)
*ACE inhibitors
*cyclosorin
*K sparing diuretics
HYPERkalemia signs are associated with what
interference of normal nerve and muscle function
HYPERkalemia does what to the resting membrane potential
makes it LESS negative

(cells become MORE excitable b/c it is easier to reach threshold)
what are the myocardial symptoms seen with HYPERkalamia
*peaked T waves
*decreased P waves
*widened QRS
*v-tach
*v-fib
what is the tx for HYPERkalemia
*calcium (1 gm over 3 min)
*NaHCO3
*hypertonic dextrose with regular insulin (10 units)
*furosemide
*b-adrenergic agonists
what is HYPOkalemia
low potassium concentrations in the ECF
what is the most common cause of HYPOkalemia
diuretic therapy
what are causes of HYPOkalemia
*diarrhea
*gastric suctioning
*starvation
*insulin therapy
*catecholamines
HYPOkalemia does what to the resting membrane potential
makes it LESS negative

(cell become LESS excitable and it is more difficult to reach threshold)
what are the ECG signs with HYPOkalemia
*flattened or depressed T wave

*prominent U wave

*a-fib

*PVC's
what are the s/s of HYPOkalemia
*anorexia

*weakness

*decreased muscle tone and weakness
what is the treatment for HYPOkalemia
potassium replacment and tx of the underlying cause
what is the usual K replacement regimen for HYPOkalemia
10-20 mEq/hr

avoid > 0.5 mEq/kg/hr
what electrolyte is a vital ion in normal neuromuscular activity, cardiac rhythm & contractility, cell membrane fxn and coagulation
CALCIUM
what electrolyte is the major determinant of the THRESHOLD POTENTIAL
CALCIUM
what electrolyte is highly protein bound (40%)
CALCIUM
total plasma calcium levels vary with what
plamsa albumin levels
what form of calcium is the physiologically active form
ionized calcium

-50% of circulating Ca
what can change levels of protein bound and ionized Ca
*acidemia

*alkalemia
what is calcium regulated by
parathyroid hormone and vit D
what are symtoms of MODERATE HYPERcalcemia
*lethargy
*anorexia
*nausea
*polyuria
what are symptoms of SEVERE HYPERcalcemia
*muscle weakness
*impaired memory
*HTN
*dysrhytmias
*heart block
*cardiac arrest
*digitalis sensitivity
what does HYPERcalcemia do to threshold potential
it shifts AWAY from the resting membrane potential

(cell become LESS excitable b/c it is more difficult for the RMP to depolarize to threshold)
what is the most common cause of HYPOcalcemia in the OR
*hyperventilation

*admin of large amts of citrated blood
what is the hallmark of HYPOcalcemia
increased neuronal membrane irritability and tetany
what are s/s of HYPOcalcamia
*numbness
*tingling
*muscle spasm (+ Chvosteks & Trousseaus sign)
*laryngospasm
*bronchospasm
*resp arrest
with HYPOcalcemia decreased cardiac fxn manifest as what
*heart failure
*hypotension
*dysrhythmias
*insensitivity to digitalis
*impaired b-adrenergic action
how does HYPOcalcemia affect threshold potential
threshold potential shifts TOWARD RMP

(cells become MORE excitable b/c it is easier for the RMP to reach threshold)
what electrolyte is necessary for enzymatic reactions
MAGNESIUM
what electrolyte has been called the endogenous calcium antgonist
MAGNESIUM
what electrolyte regulates slow calcium channels to help maintain normal vascular tone and prevent vasospams
MAGNESIUM
what electrolyte partially regulates parathyroid hormone secretion
MAGNESIUM
HYPERmagnesemia is caused by what
usually iatrogenic
*antacids
*enemas
*parental nutrition
what are the s/s of HYPERmagnesemia
*coma

*hypoventilation

*hypotension
what is the anesthetic importance of HYPERmagnesemia
depolarizing and non-depolarizing blockade is potentiated
what are the clinical features of HYPOmagnesemia
*neuronal irritiabilty & tetany
*weakness
*muscle spasm (+ Chvosteks & Trosseaus sign)
*parasthesias
what are the causes of HYPOmagnesemias
*prolonged gastric suctioning
*GI fistulas
*intestional drains
*drug therapy (aminoglycosides, cardiac glycosides, diuretics)
osmolality is regulated by what
osmoreceptors in the hypothalmus
osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus control what
*ADH

*thirst mechanism
what controls ADH secretion
specialized cells in supraoptic nuclei of the hypothalamus
ADH is released from where
the posterior pituitary
ADH increases water reabsorption where
renal collecting tubules
decreased ADH secretion causes what
diuresis
carotid baroreceptos and atrial stretch receptors can stimulate ADH secretion how
following a 5-10% decrease in blood volume
water requirement is proportional to what
metabolic rate
what is normal water requirement
~1ml of water/kcal
in a normal 24 hr period water intake should equal what
water output
daily water loss occurs how
via
*skin
*urinary, GI, resp tracts
what are INSENSIBLE water losses
water losses via the skin (except sweat) and resp tract
what amt of water lost per day is INSENSIBLE
1 L/day
what amt of total water loss is from INSENSIBLE sources
~ 25-30%
INSENSIBLE water loss is increased with what
*elevated temp

*ventilation with dry anesthetic gases
what are SENSIBLE water loses
*GI

*urine

*sweat
what is average urine output
1ml/kg/hr
GI water loss is how much per 24 hrs
100-150 ml
what is maintence fluids
replacement of the insensible and sensible water losses
pts have a pre-existing fluid deficit after fasting that is proportionate to what
the duration of the fast
in what situations may abnormal fluid losses be present prior to sx
*pre-op bleeding
*vomiting
*diarrhea
*diuresis
*fluid sequestration from trauma or infection (edema)
with fluid loss there may be increased INSENSIBLE loss d/t what
*hyperventilation

*fever
a fully soaked 4x4 has approx how much blood
10-15 ml
a fully soaked lap sponge has approx how much blood
80 ml
what are causes of PERI-op fluid loss
*blood loss
*evaporation from surgical wound
*internal redistribution of fluids (third spacing)
*dz caused fluid loss
mobilization of accumulated fluid from third spacing to the ECV and PV occurs when
approx 3 post op day
what are the purposes of fluid admin during anesthesia
*replace INSENSIBLE fluid losses
*replace SENSIBLE fluid losses
*maintain an adequate and effective blood volume
*maintain CO and tissue perfusion
what is the primary objective of peri-op fluid management
maintenance of adequate tissue perfusion for o2 delivery
what is the formula for fluid replacement for pts weighing over 20kg
pts weight in kg + 40 =
maint in ml/hr
for estimating 3rd space losses for MAJOR tissue trauma what is the replacement amt
8ml/kg/hr
for estimating 3rd space losses for MODERATE tissue trauma what is the replacement amt
6ml/kg/hr
for estimating 3rd space losses for MINIMAL tissue trauma what is the replacement amt
4ml/kg/hr
for blood replacement if using blood products it is replaced in what ratio
1:1
for blood replacement if using colliods it is replaced in what ratio
1:1
for blood replacement if using crystalliods it is replaced in what ratio
3:1
for blood loss you replace with either crystalloids or colliods until what point
the danger of anemia outweighs the risk of transfusion
with most pts a transfusion point corresponds to a Hgb of what
7-10
elderly and those with cardiac and/or pulmonary dz may have a Hgb of what as a transfusion point
10
what is the formula for determining max allowed blood loss
MABL=
EBV(pts Hct - min allowedHct)
--------------------------------------------
Hct
what is the average blood volume for an adult
70 ml/kg
what is the average blood volume for the elderly
65 ml/kg
crystalloids for replacement fluids are generally what type of fluids
polyionic isotonic fluids
what type of crystlloids closely mimic plasma electrolyte concentrations
*LR

*Plamalyte 148

*Plasmalyte A
what are colliod solutions
usually solution of starch or dextrans of various molecular wts
what are colloids designed for
to remain in the vascular space increasing osmotic pressure

(helps maintain intravascular fluid volume)
what type of problems are associated with colloids
*allergic rxns

*impaired coagualation

*renal damage
what blood product contains colloids, clotting factors including plts, and RBC for o2 carrying capacity
whole blood
why is stored whole blood not as useful as fresh blood
d/t reduced o2 carrying capacity, plts are inactive and clotting factors may degrade
what blood product is useful in treating anemia
packed RBC
what blood product reduces the risk of overload
PRBC
what should be done with PRBC
reconstitute with equal volumes of 0.9% saline
what does fresh plasma contain
*colloids

*active plts

*clotting factors
what blood product is useful in treating coagulation defects
fresh plasma
frozen plamsa can be stored for how long
1 year
frozen plasma is a source of what
colloids (plasma proteins)
what is the difference b/t LR and NaCl
LR contains Ca and NaCl does NOT
what is the FIRST sign of HYPOnatremia
confusion
what makes up the blood brain barrier
tight intracellular clefts